June 9, 2021

This past year or so has been tough. We need to remember to enjoy life and smile as much as possible.

With the recent rumors the border will be reopening to vaccinated persons, there were a number of emails on the topic. One that made me smile included this:

“Will the Border Be Reopened” – sung to the tune of “Will the Circle Be Unbroken” as performed by Mother Maybelle Carter and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band from the album of the same name (Here is a link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eq1m2s3rzE)

I was standing by my window
On one cold and cloudy day
When I saw that Peace Arch Crossing
With no traffic either way

Will the border be reopened
By and by, Lord, by and by
There’s a better life a-waiting
When the border is not closed

I said to that border agent
Border agent please be kind
For my grandpa I am seeing
Lord, I hate to leave him on his own

Will the border be reopened
By and by, Lord, by and by
There’s a better life a-waiting
When the border is not closed

Oh, I followed all the rules
Tried to mask up and be brave
But I could not hide my sorrow
When they made me stay away

Will the border be reopened
By and by, Lord, by and by
There’s a better life a-waiting
When the border is not closed

I went back home Lord, my home was lonesome
Missed my grandpa, for he is alone
All of my brothers, sisters crying
What a home so sad and lone

Will the border be reopened
By and by, Lord, by and by
There’s a better life a-waiting
When the border is not closed

Will the border be reopened
By and by, Lord, by and by
There’s a better life a-waiting
When the border is not closed

To the author (not me), thank you for making us smile.

-Guy