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Life Lessons
How You Can Be So Right and So Wrong at the Same Time
Holding a strong opinion is no excuse for being an ass
I’m in the midst of a painful “ah-ha” moment. It’s one of those times when I’m forced to admit that I’m not always as nice as I should be. The good thing about this is that I can change. The bad thing is, I’m not sure I will, but I intend to try. Here’s what’s going on.
The play’s the thing
Last year when COVID hit, I was in the final weeks of rehearsal for a play. Acting is important to me because it’s something I do well, and it brings me joy and satisfaction. It’s also been the basis of my social life since I was 10 years old.
So, when the playhouse board of directors made the inevitable decision to cancel the performances, I was disappointed. Not only were my castmates and I not going to be able to enjoy the fruits of our labors, but we also broke the bond we had been forming. I am new to the area, and I hadn’t made any friends yet. It turned out that friends weren’t going to be a big part of anyone’s life for a while.
The resurrection and the life
Almost one year to the day, our director notified us that the play was back on. She had to recast about half…
