The Arts May Save Our Spirits

Today, April 25, 2020, is a very special day for two very special people.  Even though the big wedding has to be postponed during the pandemic, people who ought to be married can still get married - if we are careful and thoughtful about it.  Happy Elopement Day to Victoria and William! Let's do it again in August.   Today's reading is "Then Your Heart Is Full Of Love," by Mr. Rogers.  It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood!

One thing I'm hearing over and over during this time of harboring in place (ie. lockdown and curfew) is that people are losing track of the days.  The struggle is real!  Is it Monday? Saturday? The 7th? The 12th? David shares a fun lesson in French for us to try to get a handle on it.  I mean, if you want to.  

As we sit at the table recording today's episode, there's a flock of seagulls next door at the Food Lion.  They've been "vocal" for several days now.  What gives? Also, have the doldrums? Could the game of chess be the answer?

Today's reading from Mr. Rogers is about how it's okay to take your time.  One thing we all have right now, as we are practicing social isolation in our homes, is TIME.  How do you want to spend it? What if, when this is all over, we come out to me more thoughtful and intentional with our lives? 

We're in the second week of social distancing (i.e. not leaving home at all!) and today we were kind of bored.  There's a lull.  The doldrums. What a fine time, during this void of activity, to think about what we feel and who we are!  Mr. Rogers thinks that truth will make us free!  What a rich gift this can be.

Have you had a chance to listen to, or watch, any of the free performances of music or theater during your social distancing? I'm trying to soak in all that I can.  I've always said it, and now I really believe it: the Arts will save our spirits. Tune in!

David and Kristen share with you one of our morning rituals, froggy throat and all.  Horoscopes, Dear Abby, coffee, and kisses.  Stay tuned to the very end for a little treat during your time of self isolation. It's Good To Talk, by Mr. Rogers

Today's little check-in includes our determination to get some exercise. We also have a poem from Mr. Rogers called, "I Need You."  And we do!  We hope this brightens your day.  

Hellooooooo, This is This listeners!!!! I am so sorry we went AWOL on you last January.  We had a tough year with some stunning losses and, tbh, not in any shape to podcast.  This Is This would have been us, sobbing.  Now we are back, right on time for a global pandemic.  WHAT?   In today's episode, we are catching up with you and starting a daily tradition of something sweet for the soul. Glad to have you back!! We really have missed you!

Kristen and David had an unexpected hiatus from THIS IS THIS.  Apologies!!!  Life got the better of us, schedules were bananas, and Kristen had the world's worst cold.  Blech. No one needed to hear that up close and personal. David and Kristen catch up and catch on.  Season Three is underway.  Thank you for tuning in!