Editor:
In a world that all too often focusses on the negative, a society that seemingly thrives on bellyaching, and media outlets that often highlight wrongdoings, I offer a positive breath of fresh air.
I’d like to offer my thanks to one segment of our community who sought ways to entertain us during our darkest periods of lockdown, and who have recently re-emerged to spark joy in so many lives. I am grateful for Delta’s artists, musicians, performers, and their supporters that together have been a constant source of happiness and inspiration for me and so many others.
Allow me to highlight just a few.
The South Delta Secondary cast and staff members who produced “The Addams Family” spring musical. Watching those teenagers once again courageously sing and dance their way across the ‘live’ stage and play the uplifting score from the orchestra pit after a two-year hiatus was a joyful reminder that and our future is in good hands.
A few days later, I sang with the Delta Choral Society as we presented “Connections”, our second concert with pandemic safety measures in place.
There is nothing quite like the experience of creating music with a choir and I’m already looking forward to rehearsing again in the fall.
Finally, and most recently, I was blessed to be part of an intimate afternoon concert at Ladner United Church. “Say it With a Song” was jointly presented by the Ladner Glee Club and the Jazzagals, and offered an array of uplifting songs and jazz standards to a full and appreciative audience.
We are continuously granted moments of clarity and joy here in Delta. Continue to count your blessings, find joy in local community events, and let music, or your other passions, feed your soul.
Moreover, breathe an ‘attitude of gratitude’ into each new day.
Julie Lymburner
