Micah 6:8
Philippians 2:12-15
Yes, your life matters.
We all are still sheltering in place, but I'm here to keep you sane and entertained.
One could hardly ask for much more than that, now could one?
OK, grumbling first. Today is Presidents' Day, the day that should have been the last day of our Winter Retreat at Lake Louise Christian Community in Boyne Falls. Of course, that couldn't happen because COVID. Grr.
OK. Enough grumbling.
We realized on the way home that it had been about a year since we had been at an actual live concert of music. That's just beyond comprehension - it's something we do very regularly in the normal world, but here in Bizarro world everything is turned on its head (or something like that).
"Home from where?" I hear you ask. Ah, we were treated to a live, candle-lit concert at Masonic Hall in Detroit. A really nice program of music - chosen for Valentines weekend - played by a real quality string quartet. Excellent arrangements - everyone got good stuff to play from time to time - really good playing. Basically all one could want in a concert - including a rapid recovery from a falling music stand knocking over the second violin's bridge. The violinist got that righted while the cellist got the music stand back in place and they finished the piece to even more applause than they would have gotten without any mishaps.
All in all, it was a wonderful evening that Heidi and I spent listening and (people) watching with Christian and Mariam. A great time was had by all.
Keep Calm and Stay Away.
I'll be back tomorrow.
The mental health issues related to our lockdown and the pandemic are especially hard for people with depression. NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, has a 24 hour helpline: 800-950-6264.
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