Quite some time ago, during week 11 of lockdown, I asked you to join me in a sing-a-long.
With the passing of many months since then, I thought it might be a good time to join in song once again. This time let's consider a show tune from a movie you may or may not admit to viewing (multiple times) in your life.
"The Sound of Music" is one of the most watched musicals of all time and even those who don't like the movie probably know the songs from it, including one that has emerged as a Christmas classic.
In the original Broadway production, the song "My Favorite Things" was performed in the Mother Abbess's office, but those adapting the story for the screen thought it would be better if it took place in Maria's bedroom so she could interact with the children. In the scene, the young governess comforts her charges during a storm by singing about her favorite things, hoping it will distract them from what鈥檚 going on outside.
Today, instead of 鈥渞aindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens,鈥� let鈥檚 switch it up a bit and think about where we were鈥nd where we are now. I think we've got some things to sing about.
Started for us back in March 2020
Leaders and doctors gave updates a-plenty
Time to stay home was the message to all
There鈥檚 a pandemic that now casts a pall.
Schools shut the doors so the classrooms went cyber
Children indoors became sliders and climbers
Offices now in the kitchen or den
When would we be back in meetings again?
When's my Zoom call?
Is the boss gone?
I can鈥檛 take a chance
I simply remember that this too shall pass
And then I will put on pants.
No pretty dresses, just sweatpants or jammies
Some had no contact with those in their families
Going for days giving showers a rest
Personal hygiene was sketchy at best.
Pets so confused no one left in the morning
No time to sleep, they missed life that was boring
Soon they learned how to get in on the fun
Walked past our screen and got "likes" one by one.
Need a haircut
Stylists's doors shut
What am I to do?
I simply remember this might start a fad
And then I don't feel so bad.
Keeping our distance, apart we were staying
Had trouble hearing what others were saying
Try to remember when we gathered last
Wonder if hugs are a thing of the past.
Self-hosted parties like weddings, engagements
Posting the outcomes became entertainment
How many guests can be welcomed this week?
30? 100? Now back to 15.
No more hurry
Days all blurry
Take it as it comes
I simply remember this one day will end
And then I will see my friends.
We couldn't travel so had to stay local
Checked out the province and it made us vocal
There's so much beauty and fun to be had
Staying at home really wasn't so bad.
Then came the news of vaccines the world noted
Rolled up our sleeves and we stuck it to COVID
Positive test numbers on the decline
Fewer in hospital was a great sign.
Not much longer
Masks a bother
Sanitizer smells.
We're soon back to all of our favorite things
So smile and ring the bells!
