The past two days were absolutely wonderful for me and my little chickadee (thank you, dear husband, for making them possible). My son and I drove to Springfield, Missouri to see Tent Theatre’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof” with some very special people and enjoyed time with a dear friend the day after the performance before returning to our nest.
Missouri State University’s theater department puts up a tent every summer to showcase fantastic productions. My parents took my sisters and me to see Tent Theatre for as long as I can remember, and I was so excited to be able to share that experience with my son. I’m delighted to report that he loved it, so this is a tradition we can easily continue.
Tent Theatre
Watching the performance sparked a great many thoughts that I’m itching to explore in the future – Happiness, Tradition, The Human Spirit – but today is a day full of errands and Farmer’s Market preparations.
My polymer clay owls are very popular, and I need to make several more this evening. I also need to replenish my polymer clay crops:
Carrots, Sweet Pea Pods, Strawberries, and Apples
It is terribly easy to fall into a sensation of being overwhelmed with what I think “needs” to be done, but I think my yoga practice is helping me return to a deep feeling of gratitude. Of course I would have loved to have stayed in Springfield a bit longer, or to have an entire day to make what I want to make, but I am grateful that I could be there when I was, and I am fortunate to have the resources to go where I need to go and replenish our cupboards and refrigerator. What is ready will be ready for tomorrow’s market… sometimes creating positive experiences and a comfortable home takes precedence over creating material items. Okay – time to create some lunch…
To Life!
Free Range Al
The Free Range Artisan 
The clay fruits and veggies are cute. I would have loved to have been a little bird to see your son’s face and enjoy the production. It sounds magical.
It is great fun to watch him watch musicals! He was moving along with the music and, since “Fiddler” is his favorite musical, his face lit up in anticipation for his favorite lines. Maybe road trips will be in our future when our fellows are older.