This evening I was talking with my martial arts training partner on the subject of teaching internal arts to external stylists. “I believe there are shortcuts,” I said to him. “I don’t believe in shortcuts,” he ultimately said. “You have to put in the work.” I thought for a while. “But I still think shortcutsContinue reading “Shortcuts”
Author Archives: Michelle J
First Day of School
Today was the first day of school for my kids, who are now in 1st grade and 4th grade. Their dad, Alex, went to work at the office. I was alone in the house. I love being alone in the house. I look forward to being alone in the house more often.
New Martial Arts Students
Today I taught a short martial arts class to my six-year-old daughter’s stuffed animals. She had set up a school for five of her favorite stuffies, who were seated dutifully in a line on the couch. “OK, mommy, it’s your turn to teach,” she said. “Ok, students!” I walked over to the carpet by theContinue reading “New Martial Arts Students”
Praying to Beyoncé
I consider myself not an extrovert, but a super-hyper extrovert. During Covid I went a little Cuckoo. I couldn’t hang out with real friends, so I started talking to my imaginary celebrity friends. Some of my imaginary celebrity friends are in my Personal Pantheon. Within this Pantheon, Beyoncé is Queen. People in olden times usedContinue reading “Praying to Beyoncé”
Dinner Party
Alex and I hosted a dinner party tonight for four friends. The kids had sitters. Tonight was the first time we’ve hosted a dinner party since Covid. The night had a good rhythm, J and I played music, our friends all got to reacquaint, Alex and I got to do the “Hosting a Dinner Party”Continue reading “Dinner Party”
