This day is typically my week’s reward, no doubt directly influenced by my American TGIF culture. The ambassador of the weekend, its wake up times are usually flexible and bedtimes are virtually nonexistent. It’s a day for working from home and forgoing nice pants. Friday is Chai Day. Friday is now also the day thatContinueContinue reading “7 x 7 Days of Mourning”
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Bit By Bit
For anyone following along, I have uncovered a little more hope this week that I can address some of the physical consequences of going through this loss. I am getting used to the fact that I will never be the same — there are some things that are simply part of being lucky enough toContinueContinue reading “Bit By Bit”
One Month
Still reaching for phrases to articulate what life has been like without my first love, my hero Dad, but haven’t been able to grab hold of them yet. I will keep trying. Meanwhile the amount of varying emotions I’ve been cycling through is rivaled only by the wide range of physical symptoms I’ve had toContinueContinue reading “One Month”
To Charley
Of all the money that e’er I hadI spent it in good companyAnd all the harm that e’er I’ve doneAlas, it was to none but meAnd all I’ve done for want of witTo memory now, I can’t recallSo fill to me the parting glassGoodnight and joy be with you all Of all the comrades thatContinueContinue reading “To Charley”
No Words, Yet. Soon.
Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone, Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone, Silence the pianos and with muffled drum Bring out the coffin, let the mourners come. Let aeroplanes circle moaning overhead Scribbling on the sky the message He Is Dead, Put crepe bows round the white necks of theContinueContinue reading “No Words, Yet. Soon.”
Uncharted
I’ve been averse to blogging about the medical mayhem in my family. I have not wanted to violate privacy or publish things that I have no right to say on behalf of the people that I love. It’s taken me a minute to feel confident that the blogging gate would open up for all thatContinueContinue reading “Uncharted”
Valentine Vibes
So impressed with the commitment Jennifer Westwood and Dylan Dunbar have, in their efforts to spark more midweek music events in Metro Detroit, at only the best of the best venues we offer. This latest was last week Wednesday, at the gorgeous Belle’s Lounge by Valentine Distilling in Ferndale, one of many hidden local treasures.ContinueContinue reading “Valentine Vibes”
Fully Flung
The past 8 weeks will be forever emblazoned on my soul as among the more overwhelming, challenging, and soul-filling in my recent memory. Short version, we did it. We put on a stageplay that broke boundaries for what our audiences were used to seeing and stretched the skills of everyone involved beyond what they thoughtContinueContinue reading “Fully Flung”
Halfway Flung
Five weeks have passed. Five weeks remain. It is officially the midpoint of the “Flung” rehearsal process, which has prompted me to be somewhat more reflective than usual about how far we’ve come, and where we are headed. In any project, whether it goes smoothly or rockily — or a little bit of both –ContinueContinue reading “Halfway Flung”
No-Flung Day
Three weeks into our 10 week rehearsal schedule for Flung. It feels like I haven’t had a day of good old fashioned self-care with the furry residents in ages. That all changed today, when I realized I had nothing on the calendar. Needless to say, Farkle is taking full advantage … and I love himContinueContinue reading “No-Flung Day”
Muttering Retreats 