Beyond the Viruses

As 2019 came such a challenge for many. Covid 19 and its sisters

came to visit the world. A instant change in lifestyle and how we interact among

each other. So many lives lost because we did not know what we were dealing with

or did we. The Spanish flu was a pandemic so similar to what we have faced recently.

As it progressed we began to progress but not fast enough for the prince of fear to reign

over the world and ignorance took effect. Propaganda filling the heads of many. Need someone

to blame... In 2020 most of the world came to their senses. We came up with 3 companies for

created a vaccine to counter this virus. And propaganda starts again anti vax is the thing. Governments going to control us. Put a pellet in us and control us like the 70's movie Blade Runner. WOW

Unfortunately many lost their jobs or were laid off. Puppeteers especially independent ones suffered

economically. Some had regular jobs to go to. But still may have been laid off. We turned to social media for relief. Tik Tok, Facebook, Instagram and You Tube. W e almost lost a legend in Puppetry

Bob Bakers Marionettes. But thanks to the love of puppetry Donations came to save this awesome

company.

Now 2021 Vaccines are helping to save lives and extend them regardless of the new variances that are discovered. Many Puppeteers have successfully come back, survived. Toiley T Paper and friends,

All felt no filter, Darcy Lynn, Tarry Fator and may others. Some are still struggling but hope will be on the horizon.

As a amatuer puppeteer I do my best to keep my as I call it "Therapy" in my everyday life. If you see anyone in any type of puppetry give them recognition and enjoy their craft. We need the joy in these trying times.

Woodchuck