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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.

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’s going on outside. 

Today, instead of ‘raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens’, let’s switch it up a bit and think about where we were…and 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’s 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’t 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!