Victoria and William
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Today, April 25, 2020, is a very special day for two very special people. Even though the big wedding has to be postponed during the pandemic, people who ought to be married can still get married - if we are careful and thoughtful about it. Happy Elopement Day to Victoria and William! Let's do it again in August.
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Les Jours de la Semaine by Mr. Rogers
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One thing I'm hearing over and over during this time of harboring in place (ie. lockdown & curfew) is that people are losing track of the days. The struggle is real! Is it Monday? Saturday? The 7th? The 12th?
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A Bird Lands On A Windowsill
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As we sit at the table recording today's episode, there's a flock of seagulls next door at the Food Lion. They've been "vocal" for several days now. What gives? Also, have the doldrums? Could the game of chess be the answer?
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I Like To Take My Time, by Mr. Rogers
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Today's reading from Mr. Rogers is about how it's okay to take your time. One thing we all have right now, as we are practicing social isolation in our homes, is TIME. How do you want to spend it?
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Truth and Freedom
This Is This
We're in the second week of social distancing (i.e. not leaving home at all!) and today we were kind of bored. There's a lull. The doldrums.
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The Arts May Save Our Spirits
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Have you had a chance to listen to, or watch, any of the free performances of music or theater during your social distancing? I'm trying to soak in all that I can. I've always said it, and now I really believe it: the Arts will save our spirits.
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It's Good To Talk, by Mr. Rogers (and Dear Abby)
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David and Kristen share with you one of our morning rituals, froggy throat and all. Horoscopes, Dear Abby, coffee, and kisses. Stay tuned to the very end for a little treat during your time of self isolation.
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I Need You, by Mr. Rogers
This Is This
Today's little check-in includes our determination to get some exercise. We also have a poem from Mr. Rogers called, "I Need You."
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Back From Hiatus
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Hellooooooo, This is This listeners!!!!
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Where Have We Been?
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Kristen and David had an unexpected hiatus from THIS IS THIS. Apologies!!! Life got the better of us, schedules were bananas, and Kristen had the world's worst cold. Blech. No one needed to hear that up close and personal.
info_outlineMark and Joann Jeter were actors with the Shakespeare company, along with David. They toured together and trod the boards of the Blackfriars Playhouse. The Jeters have returned to our hometown of Staunton, VA where they live in a diverse and quiet neighborhood, rearing their little daughters in a loving community of friends.
On the one year anniversary of the murderous invasion of Charlottesville by white supremacists, it is my privilege to shed a little light on some hope. The interview is pre-recorded, and I write this on the very weekend of the anniversary. Our friends in Charlottesville remain concerned and yet vigilant in their insistence on love and justice.
Mark participated in the CVille Pilgrimage, delivering soil from a lynching site in Charlottesville to the Lynching Memorial in Montgomery, AL.
WARNING for our Dear Listeners: You will hear language that is detailed and descriptive of the violence inflicted upon a man named John Henry James. Please be mindful of that if you are listening to this episode with small children around. Also, the interview is long. I did not want to edit out one syllable or moment of silence. If you need to take breaks and come back to it, please do. Don’t miss a word. Trust me.
With admiration and gratitude to Mark and Joann,
Love,
Kristen (and David)
https://www.gofundme.com/restore-the-name-staunton-high
http://jeffschoolheritagecenter.org/about/visit/
https://www.facebook.com/CvillePilgrimage-997109973794253/
https://www.facebook.com/stauntonaction/