‘E’ ~ Entertainment

[from the series: Alphabet Soup]

Oh, it definitely comes in all forms. Live shows, recorded storytelling, interactive events, children at play (or doing anything new), puppies and even mimes (ya, I said it, mimes).

I like to sit outside at any public café-type place where there’s a fair amount of foot traffic and watch what people do and how they interact—or don’t interact. If the creative juices take a foothold, I like to make up stories for the people I see—where they came from, are going, an explanation of their actions, etc. I give this ‘information’ to whomever I’m sitting with and they just chuckle and call me crazy, all the while being entertained by me. Maybe I’ll promote this as a game. You know, like quarters or thumb wrestling. It’s senseless, yet interactive; however, this game inspires laughter and creativity. I’ll call it, mmm, The Skinny. Ya. You simply entertain yourself and others with the fictional skinny on any given passerby. Yes, that’s it. Now THAT’S entertainment. Or not. Maybe I’ll just go see a show.

I prefer movies or live shows with a plot. Although, shameless grandstand stuff without meaning serves a purpose too. You know, like the lady who changes costumes in a split second and shows about ten different changes. Neat. Acrobatics with a whimsical edge is always a draw. Stuff like this delights me, if even for just a moment, and plays over and over in my mind later.

I’m easily entertained by watching live music as much as by my mp3 playlist. Both make my heart dance if not my whole body.

I forget to count my books and magazines as entertainment as I usually opt for material that enhances my skills, knowledge, interest, heart, mind and soul. Duh. That’s a form of entertainment too.

The list could go on forever. I’m easily entertained and rarely bored so I stand a good chance of being entertained and happy for the rest of my life. Or seriously distracted.

E. Entertainment.