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I'm Gretchen Rubin and this is a little happier.

Compared to many people, I don't listen to much music.

And while I see a fair amount of theater, including musicals, thanks to my husband Jamie, who is great about getting tickets,

I wouldn't say that I'm a big fan of musicals.

But the other night, I finally understood the art form of the musical and perhaps opera in a profound way.

I was out for a socially distanced walk, which is still permitted where I live during what would ordinarily be rush hour in New York City.

And rush hour in New York City is a very obvious time.

I was nearing home and I cross Lexington Avenue against the light, something that is impossible.

It's simply unthinkable to do under normal circumstances.

There's just too much traffic.

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