The labour we delight in physics pain.

Oh, Shakespeare said it all, didn't he?

If you're thinking, "aw, come on, Ms. Kosar, I don't get this 'Shakespeare stuff' (it isn't "old English" -- it is considered modern English, although some of the words have changed their meanings in 500 years and some of it is so dense metaphorically that it challenges our intellect to understand {and challenging our intellects is good for us}), I'll explain that the line (from Macbeth, of course) means that if we love doing something, then all the challenges and difficulties we face when doing it are lessened.  I said to one of you last night that the play (and all the plays we do) was a "labour of love" and he said, "then maybe it isn't 'labour'."  It IS labour, because we all worked so hard and for quite a long time, but it is worth it when you do good work.

George Bernard Shaw (another great playwright, but no Shakespeare, of course) said, "This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; the being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap heap; being a force of nature instead of a feverish selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy."  I know that performing Shakespeare is a mighty purpose and that lots of us feel thoroughly worn out this morning, and I hope all of you feel as proud as I do of what we did.

I feel a bit sad this morning, because the show is over, but it is a lovely day and the water in the inlet is as smooth as glass and the little buffleheads (what a pretty little bird they are!) are popping up after diving for tasty morsels.  We accomplished great things and I know all of you gave your best to the play and that is wonderful.  Thank you so much for the flowers and the sparkly card with all your kind thoughts.

Enjoy your long weekend, especially Monday, which is a great day for a Professional Day.  Someday soon, we will have a little get together in the theatre for lunch and pat ourselves on the back for all our achievements.  Stay tuned.