To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate

My husband and I decided we wanted to go see a play.  We enjoy plays but we don't get to go very often.  But it was a special occasion (our anniversary) so we splurged.  (We also went to dinner afterwards.)  We did not have anything in particular in mind so we just looked for what was playing locally.  

We found Eureka Day at the Huntington Theatre in Boston.  Since we live in Boston that was pretty local.  I really didn't know what to expect.  The play is a satire about a progressive, private school that tries to be inclusive to everyone.  When mumps breaks out at the school it leads to debates about policies and vaccines.

Now, the plot summery may not sound funny, but the play certainly was.  There were times when the whole audience was laughing out loud.  The laughs reached their height when the school council have a virtual meeting with the parents and you can see the comments the parents are typing the chat box.  

There are some serious moments too.  Although I did not actually cry during the play I did get a little misty eyed.  But these moments did not kill the light spirit of the play but instead made the light moments brighter.

The acting was great, the energy of the play and the audience was wonderful and the whole experience was a lot of fun.  And at the Huntington you can watch your play with a glass of wine or a beer if you want.  Which doesn't hurt.  

My sister is a teacher and when I told her I was going to see a play about a school she was not enthused.  She gets enough school in her life as it is.  But I think she would have liked this play.  

It was hilarious but spoke about important issues.  It managed to have fun with the topic without offending.  I would not suggest that children attend.  There are some hard topics explored but also I think a lot of the humor would be lost on them.

It is about 100 minutes long.  Long enough to develop some wonderful characters, and deliver a well thought out and rounded plot without the audience feeling the need to get up and stretch.

 

If you are looking for a fun night out, I would recommend Eureka Day.  

Take a Sail on a Tall Ship

 Do you live in Boson or are you going to be in Boston?  Then I suggest you look into a cruise on a tall ship.  

My husband and I were going to take a vacation.  We had all sorts of plans.  Things did not really work out on any of then.  Travel is still a little difficult and some things are still closed so we decided to stay home and do some local things.  I was actually looking at something else when I happened upon Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships.  

We had a choice of two ships.  I picked the bigger one.  The Liberty Clipper.  Just because.  I took the sunset cruise but there are other options available.  The tickets were $45 dollars each but I would suggest you get the weather coverage.  If they have to cancel the cruise due to weather you will get your money back.  If you do not have the weather coverage you will get a credit and be able to reschedule but sometimes (lets says for tourists that need to go home) that might not be an option.  Luckily I did not have need of it because it was a beautiful night.

There are bathrooms on board.  I never used them so I can't tell you what they are like but one of them is down a steep stairwell.  We were warned about it before getting on the boat but still as soon as we stepped on the boat a girl asked where the bathroom was and promptly fell down the stairs.  She was fine.  But I decided if I had to go I would use the other one.  They also have a cash bar on board.  I got a beer for $6.  I don't know what the hard liquor cost but you can buy drink tickets ahead of time for $6 so it might be the same price.

They will ask you to help them raise the sails.  You don't have to.  Not everybody can even.  But.  If it is anything like my cruise the guy will be telling people to line up and grab the rope and no one will.  I think partly people are not sure what he is asking of them and partly no one wants to be the first.  Go on.  Be the first.  That's all everyone else needs.  Someone has to be the first and everyone else will follow.  I had to be the first on my ship.  (Well, on my side of my ship.  I don't know what was going on on the other side of the ship.)  I don't know how much help I was in actually raising the sails.  But I do know we were not going anywhere until somebody grabbed that rope and was willing to help.  So, go ahead, be that someone.  And yell when they tell you to yell.  (If you can.  I was busy pulling sometimes and really couldn't.)  Participate.  It adds to the fun.

We didn't really go anywhere.  It wasn't a tour.  No one pointed out the sights and told you about them or gave you the history of anything.  We just sailed around the harbor for two hours.  But there were some beautiful sights and just being out there on the water was a really nice time.  I would suggest you bring a jacket, even if the weather is good when you take off.  It gets windy out on the water and I was glad I had one with me.  

It is something I will do again.  Maybe next time I'll take the I'll take the Cocktails, Rum and City Lights Cruise.  Who doesn't like rum on the high seas?