Day Of Mourning

 Mardi and I spent a few hours at the greenhouse today.  I was moving soil skids around with the fork lift, while she was helping to wind Passion Flower vines on their wire frames.

But the most significant part of the day was the Theatre Aquarius show "Maggie" which we attended tonight.

Maggie

April 19 – May 6, 2023

Music by Johnny Reid, Matt Murray & Bob Foster
Book & Lyrics by Johnny Reid and Matt Murray
Direction & Dramaturgy by Mary Francis Moore
Musical Direction & Supervision by Bob Foster 

World Première 

Meet Maggie, a Scottish single mother of three boys. Set between 1954 and 1976, MAGGIE tells the inspirational tale of a fiery school cleaner living in the mining town of Lanarkshire Scotland. After suffering an unthinkable loss, Maggie must rely on her strength, sense of humour and fiercely loyal group of friends to raise her boys and protect them from the harsh and ever-changing world around them. Based on a true story, MAGGIE features a soul-stirring score by award-winning recording artist Johnny Reid. A tribute to Johnny’s Granny and the people of an almost forgotten generation, this exciting new musical is a celebration of family, community and the joy and laughter that can be found, even in the darkest of times.  

She lost her husband to a mine disaster and raised her three boys, the last of whom was born after her husband's death, on her own.

It was a coincidence that we saw the play on the WSIB Day of Mourning, but that made it all the more poignant for me.  Our mom raised the four of us, the last of whom (Judy) was born after dad's death, on her own as well.

A wet face evening!

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Stay well.