SAYING GOODBYE TO RAINY DAY BLUES

“Rainy days and Mondays always get me down” is a line from a 1971 song that seems to touch on something universal — the sad feelings that bad weather can bring, and scientific studies are backing this up. But, for those who can handle an umbrella, NYC is full of wonderful indoor venues. A rainy day is a great time to go to a museum or even the library. On your tablet, check out nypl.org online. Our public library is a treasure house of free cultural events. The Performing Arts Library at Lincoln Center and the Schomberg Center for Research in Black Culture are both accessible and always have something interesting to experience. And, if you want to go to a museum but are looking for a culture buddy, contact Paula. We have many art and music lovers LiLY friends who would be happy to go with you. If you need to stay at home, there’s always lots to do, like sort out the silverware drawer, discard old papers, and the list goes on…not to mention an exercise routine. And how about calling that distant family member or friend and finding out what’s new? But,-the important part: to get yourself in the mood, you may want to turn up the music and dress for the occasion! (See Betty running on p.4.) Did you know that, through your tablet or other device, you can visit Youtube.com and listen to Louis Armstrong singing It’s a Wonderful World? Or Al Jolson singing April Showers. In addition, while strengthening your arms, using an elastic stretch band online you might visit Youtube.com on your tablet to find old films for free, e.g., Mister 880 with Burt Lancaster, or Sidney Poitier’s screen debut in the Film No Way Out.