At 6:40 AM, it is 59 degrees, and the final tally should be 80 degrees by midafternoon. I am ready to spend time on the deck.

Sunday had some THE LION KING withdrawal, and I often checked the clock throughout the afternoon and evening, knowing what my fellow house managers were most likely doing during their shifts of this fine production. I love reading and hearing the comments from those who attended. The next musical, the final for the 2023-2024 Broadway season, will be MAMMA MIA! and I have little enthusiasm. I love ABBA but I am just not a fan of jukebox musicals. I know I will still have a good deal of fun listening to the musical and seeing the delighted audiences. The bar captains and attendants will keep me amused as they often dance to the music while preparing for intermission.

I had fantastic lessons last night and I am expecting another round this afternoon and evening. I think I will be able to squeeze in a nap between 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM since my 3:30 PM lesson is out, today. I just need to make it through Tuesday evening so I can fully rest. Some household tasks will just wait; I am not going to push myself.

I am closing with one of my favorite THE LION KING SONGS, “Endless Night,” sung by Simba and with music and lyrics by Elton John and Tim Rice.

Where has the starlight gone?
Dark is the day.
How can I find my way home?

Home is an empty dream,
Lost to the night.
Father, I feel so alone.

You promised you’d be there,
Whenever I needed you.
Whenever I call your name,
You’re not anywhere.

I’m trying to hold on
Just waiting to hear your voice.
One word, just a word will do
To end this nightmare.

When will the dawning break?
Oh, endless night.
Sleepless, I dream of the day

When you were by my side,
Guiding my path.
Father, I can’t find the way.

You promised you’d be there,
Whenever I needed you.
Whenever I call your name
You’re not anywhere.

I’m trying to hold on,
Just waiting to hear your voice.
One word, just a word will do
To end this nightmare.

I know that the night must end
And that the sun will rise,
And that the sun will rise.

I know that the clouds must clear,
And that the sun will shine,
And that the sun will shine.

The sun will rise.

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Make it a great day!