005: On Expectations

 Greetings friend,

Last night my family had the privilege of attending the Eastern Mennonite School production of Fiddler on the Roof.  I highly recommend it, and there are two showings left (tonight and tomorrow). https://www.easternmennonite.org/tickets-for-ems-events/

I went into the show with some apprehension because I absolutely love Fiddler on the Roof, and EMS is a small school, so I thought perhaps they wouldn't be able to do it justice.  I'm pleased to say that I was thoroughly incorrect.

There is a phenomenon that I've noticed: sometimes we don't understand what our expectations are until they are exceeded or dashed.  Yesterday's musical was not one of those occasions for me.  I intentionally lowered my expectations, but then I felt certain they would be exceeded after just the first song.

Today's song I'll share comes from an experience visiting my brother at Hesston College.  It sort of speaks for itself.  The album it's on was an exercise in quantity over quality, unfortunately, I've never gone back and taken the time to shine up any of these songs.  https://lightninglucas.bandcamp.com/album/to-kansas-and-back-again

I guess today's post will be a little shorter.  

--Lucas--

P.S.  As always, check out the podcast and all the other LL things at www.LightningLucas.com

P.P.S. Also, as always, watching a well done musical makes me start brainstorming about writing my own.  Why not? 

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  1. drhs1358March 5, 2024 at 4:45 AM

    I, too, saw it the same night as you, and it was awesome!!

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