In Texas, this used to mean beer. Or, even better, a crown. Now it sparks fear in us all.
Social distancing is not all that different from writing mode for most of us keyboard tapers. On writing days, I don’t leave home, don’t put on clothes, and stare at the glowing rectangle on my desk. It’s a blessing, maybe, that now I have lots of writing days. I say maybe because of worries about economic impacts to my little family. My partner teaches acting. Suddenly online. I teach middle school. Suddenly online.
Lately, I’ve had Magic by Olivia Newton-John on repeat on Spotify. Hoping for some of that magic to seep into my screenplay. Hoping to finish before I have to spend most of my days prepping lessons for online delivery. Spring break ends Sunday for us. Next week is a work week of a different kind.
And the week after that is a whole new world. One better for the environment if not the movie industry. My goals haven’t changed. I’m going to keep making movies, keep hustling for financing, keep networking for a manager. I’m keeping positive. I’m good at alone time.
But a little interaction would be nice. Comment, call, or email, if you wanna hang virtually.
Until then, we hafta believe we are magic.