Sunday evening---of course--must stay in---it is freezing out. Any point in going out to a movie in this weather---impossible---have to protect myself.
Just let in a delivery person from, I guess, Amazon---they always ring my bell---on the second floor---really did not want to respond, but it was cold out there---might have been someone from the apartment who lost his or her key---that has happened before---anyway, it moved me from reflection to "action'--even the demands it makes on my body are different.
Anyway, what else? Attended the Friends Seminary winter play, yesterday evening--had the energy to go there---it was Hamlet---yes, believe it or not. Still some students in it whom I worked with---but basically from a social standpoint an uneventful evening. One of three activities in the next week that will mean interacting with the Friends community or at least one person from it. Some anxiety there, but yesterday was basically uneventful. How was the production of Hamlet? Well, it has given me a lot to think about---going over the play in my mind, looking at all of its contradictions. The text, even when delivered by High School students is so stimulating. Part of the duality of my life at this moment. My work is with the students at the library with who I tutor math, but at home, my memories, interests, are all about theater. Can U resolve this? Do I want to?
Holidays approach--no real plans---will do some tutoring (many students will have vacation packets) and try to get out a bit. Some trips to Brooklyn, if possible. I have long promised myself a trip back to the apartment house I was raised in, 620 Thwaites Place in the Bronx, but have not done it yet. Like Hamlet, I hesitate.
All for noow.
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