The Arts

Last weekend I was fortunate enough to go see a ballet performance with some members of my family.    It was rainy and cold outside and everyone was complaining about traffic and work  and the weather...typical stuff.  Of course, the mother in me wanted to get them perfect jobs and move them to a place where is's always warm and sunny and there is never traffic.   Since that's impossible (and I felt anxiety coming to visit as it sometimes does) I took a deep breath and had a glass of wine.  After dinner we walked across the street to the theatre, settled into our seats and were quietly waiting for the curtain to go up.  At this point I resigned myself to the fact that I cannot make things perfect for my children (and it shouldn't be...but that's another blog).  The performers came out, the story unfolded and I could feel the beauty and wonder and peace you only get from a LIVE performance.  I was thinking about what our lives would be like without "the arts".  I can't imagine human beings not having such a gift.  I enjoy a good baseball game and know how important sports are BUT please think about taking your children to a live performmance.   It's out there for all of us to enjoy.  Let's give creativity some much needed attention.  Enjoy!