A series of Dana's writing.
Marian and I had high expectations. We were about to go to see a one-woman theatre piece calls “the Amish Project”. It referred to the tragic murder of thirteen school kids whose Amish classroom was invaded by an armed lunatic.
At first I refused to join Marian in reliving such a terror. But word came from several critics of its unique value. Travel plans were finalized, and I was nearly dressed when Marian called at the last moment to tell me that there was a long, steep flight of steps from the street entrance up to the theater.
I am too disabled to manage those damn steps.
Marian decided to go alone. This was another time I had been rebuffed by architecture. Suddenly my missed evening struck me harder than the play’s tragic subject. I moped regretfully the remainder of the afternoon.
Stepping outside on my terrace to relieve the blues, I was thrilled to see a dazzling rainbow its enormous arc embracing the sky from mid-Manhattan to north Brooklyn, I began shouting to the strollers eleven stories below to “look up, look up, a rainbow!” But no one heard me. I was the sole beneficiary of the splendor. I was Finian himself.
A Baker’s Dozen - 13 Cookies In 13 Months - April, 2024 - Cookie Number
Twelve @: Panaderia Ortiz Bakery
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*We’re up to week number twelve in our monthly cookie tour and this is our
last stop. I know, you’re thinking, “But a Baker’s Dozen is thirteen” and
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2 comments:
You only see the rainbow if it is meant for you.
@mybabyjohn - I love that sentiment.
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