With so many grim things going on, I wanted to post something positive today to give us a breather.
The 2021 tournament of Roses Parade was mainly cancelled (with the exception of a virtual performance of bands that would have performed this year ). The organizers had to depend on documentary type "past history" type video reruns, prerecorded music, and a guest performance of Kermit the Frog.
Here are some highlights. I'm happy to report that the seniors who couldn't march are invited to the 2022 Parade.
Additionally, I found this online video that can reinforce the belief that there are still good people out there.
This video tells the story of a 10 year old girl, Francine, whose organs were donated after Francine died in a 2019 car accident. Her heart, her kidneys, her pancreas, were donated to a total of four people. Francine was honored at the parade.
In grim times, we must hang on to hope - not at all ignoring what is happening to our country now, but also realizing there will be an end to this.
See you tomorrow for some music.
...lots of things will need to be reimagined for a while.
ReplyDeleteOh, I loved watching the parade on TV when I was a girl! I wanted to see the horses. Now, I like to hear what the floats are made from, the seeds and things.
ReplyDeleteAnd, yes, there are vintage parakeet wall pockets! Morton pottery made them.
You know, it's funny. The 1st wasn't that long ago, yet I can't recall what the weather was that day. I think it was fine. It rarely rains here on New Year's Day, which is why the Rose Parade is so nice.
ReplyDeleteI know! It seems like it's so much later in January than it is! We've all been holding our breaths I think.
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