Friendship – Page 3 – Michelle Folk Johnson

Hello, My Love

I recently posted about playing saxophone again with Middle School Jazz Band. At that time, I was playing alto sax with the band. I like playing alto just fine, but a few weeks into playing with the band, the teacher asked if I would show one of the clarinet player students how to play tenorContinue reading “Hello, My Love”

Strategy for Homecoming

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”

Ostentatious Promises

I just picked up my phone and saw that my horoscope on Co-Star today says: “Don’t make ostentatious promises.” Well. There go all my plans for the day.

My Dad

was a terrific dancer. And a very good dad. He died the day after Thanksgiving 2020. He had Alzheimer’s, so I missed him long before he was gone.

Consistency and Followthrough

In couples counseling, Alex and I are talking with our therapist about parenting. Our therapist says that when setting boundaries with our kids, the two most important things are consistency and followthrough. Be consistent with the rules, and follow through on what you tell the kids will happen when they follow or break the rules. Continue reading “Consistency and Followthrough”