April 30: Dedicated to Nothing but Blue Skies

My socially solo, physically distant 

"it can't hurt to try" walkin' in the rain 

today is dedicated to 

nothin' but blue skies ...

 

I'm hoping we get some soon. 

April 29: Dedicated to the big cats

I did it. My walk. Solo. Distant. 

I'm running out of ways 
to make it seem different 

I've been in and out every cul de sac, 
up and down every street. 

No new waysides, no unexplored alleyways. 

That's the way it is. 

Dedicated to the tigers and lions who got COVID-19. 

Eight of them at the Bronx Zoo, as impossible as it sounds. 

They are saying the animals must have caught it from one of the zoo staff who was asymptomatic, or before showing symptoms. 

It still boggles my mind 

Did the zookeeper sneeze in the animal's face? 

Anyway, the big cats seem to be doing well. 

ROAR

April 28: Dedicated to Theme Parks

My socially solo, physically distant 

energized trot tonight is dedicated to theme parks. 

Disney World, Disneyland, 

Hershey Park, Six Flags, 

Busch Gardens, Wally World (ha-ha-ha), 

Adventureland, Playland, Universal... 

Thinking of all the people out of work while they remain closed: 

in the gift shops, running the rides, 

marching in the parades, setting off the fireworks, 

manning the restaurants, cleaning, repairing, 

being the characters...

And all the vacationers, destination wedders, thrill seekers, honeymooners, family reunioners, 

just plain folks who'd like to be out there 

having a fun time but who can't be out there having a fun time. 

Hang tight. 

This won't go on forever.

April 27: Dedicated to Dancers and Dance companies

My socially solo 'Quoth the Raven Nevermore'

physically distant 
'Bye, Bye, Blackbird' excursion today 

is dedicated to NYC Ballet 

and other dancers and dance companies everywhere. 

More lively arts cut off 

from their livelihood and life's blood 

by this virus. 

Broadway Babies. Riverdancers. 

Hip-hoppers. Toe-Tappers.

Swans and Sugarplum fairies. 

We miss you.

April 26, 2020 - Dedicated to WHIMSY

My socially solo, physically distant

 

pajama-bottomed walk and weed today 

 is dedicated to 

WHIMSY

Sometimes you just have to channel 

your frivolous and silly.

April 25: Dedicated to my husband

My socially solo,  physically distant 

almost 36-minute gallivant tonight 

is dedicated 

to my husband 
 

Happy birthday, my Sweet-heart

Thank you for loving me 
 

thank you for loving our kitties

thank you for sharing my life
   

Now let's have some more cake 'n' ice cream !

April 24: dedicated to Paul Gavert

On this grey day, 

my socially solo, physically distant traipse 

this evening is dedicated to 

Paul Gavert, my voice teacher.

Because I posted yesterday my dedication to singers, 

a friend of mine pointed out to me that I, too, am a singer. 

Well, I am a singer because of Paul.

He was funny, warm, talented, encouraging, inspiring.

I am a singer thanks to his teachings. 

He passed away in 1992 in Manhattan. 

I'm still in a state of inhalation, Paul.