Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
Was Dr. Seuss predicting my life?
Thirty-six years after the master’s last book was published, that is the only possible explanation for what I’ve seen—and what’s left to be seen.
You’re off to Great Places!
The Rust Belt—need I say more?
It’s opener there in the wide open air.
Farm country, as you may or may not know, is walking distance.
You’ll be on your way up!
You’ll be seeing great sights!
The reference, of course, is to Cobbs Hill Park in Rochester (NY), 633 feet above sea level and pictured here.
…Bang-ups
and Hang-ups
can happen to you.
Undoubtedly, Dr. Seuss knew I would have to make it through dark times, otherwise known as stints in Boston and New York City.
You’ll find the bright places
where Boom Bands are playing.
Yes, I have been to many a middle-school band concert.
I’m afraid that some times
you’ll play lonely games too.
Games you can’t win
’cause you’ll play against you.
One word: Blogging.
But on you will go
though the weather be foul.
How the legend knew I would live in the Snow Belt I’ll never know.
And will you succeed?
Yes! You will, indeed!
(98 and ¾ percent guaranteed.)
In other words, there’s only a 1 and ¼ percent chance of being like me!
So…get on your way!
The itinerary, I’ll have you know, includes the following:
Akron, Ohio
Binghamton, New York
Charleston, West Virginia
Dayton, Ohio
Erie, Pennsylvania
Evansville, Indiana
Flint, Michigan
Gary, Indiana
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Youngstown, Ohio
OH! THE PLACES YOU’LL GO!
