The Michigan Marching Band (MMB) requires that I show up for all rehearsals and call times to be a part of the Homecoming Alumni Band. I can do that. I have practiced marching. I know I can do that, too. I have NOT practiced saxophone. I like to see how quickly I can pick itContinue reading “Strategy for Homecoming”
Author Archives: Michelle J
Almost a Month
I’ve almost met my goal of blogging every day for a month. Sometimes my posts are kind of garbage, like this one, but there are good stories in many of them. I’m practicing not needing to be such a perfectionist all the time.
Trampoline Birthday Party
Today we throw our son a birthday party at the trampoline gym. Everyone has a good time and I do not pee my pants. VICTORY!! 🙂
Moment of a Concert
At one point in The Shins concert that I go see tonight, the opening band, Joseph, plays onstage with The Shins. Joseph consists of three sisters, all singers, one who also plays guitar and a kick drum. When they join The Shins onstage, the three sing and bounce around in pretty white outfits. Their bouncyContinue reading “Moment of a Concert”
Date Night
My day is fine until my daughter loses her shit after school. She loses her shit because her underwear is suddenly uncomfortable. I have been expecting this all day long. She tends to lose her shit after school, and underwear is just the worst. She is six. I handle the uncomfortable underwear apocalypse very well,Continue reading “Date Night”
