Musical Parent

Tonight I am a ‘musical parent.’ What comes to your mind when you hear that? I received an email earlier this week addressed to “Musical Parents!” I had no idea what to expect before I opened it.

Turns out to be from the drama teacher at my daughter’s high school. Marie will be part of the stage crew for the spring musical at BHS next year. This is the first production she’s been involved with so I had no idea I’d be receiving an email from the teacher.

And, I ‘get’ to volunteer. It’s not optional. There’s no way to pay my way out of it (like I did for the marching band – I wanted to enjoy the competitions this year and see all the other bands perform). So I will be a good mom and attend the mandatory parent meeting tonight (lucky I didn’t have something else planned) and sign up for some volunteer duties. I don’t mind doing it, I just balk a little at the requirement of doing it.

14 Degrees

That’s how cold it was when I walked the dog this morning. Actually, it’s been close to that temperature every day this week. But we’ve gone out every day to do one of our usual routes. Surprisingly, I have not been that cold. My fingers and toes have stayed warm with two layers of protection. Perhaps because it’s a ‘dry cold’ (opposite of a dry heat) it doesn’t hurt so bad. Since he's a husky, Kenai is loving this weather. He'll go out and just sit outside like it's nice and warm. He wants us to come out and play with him, too and gets this crestfallen look when we quickly go inside after 30 seconds of play!

A New Favorite

I think I have a new favorite blog! Corporate Hallucinations by Steve Crescenzo. He is so funny and very insightful. I have to be careful not to snort too loud as I laugh since I am usually at work when I read it. It is certainly a bright spot in my day when there is a new post. And now, because of this post, I have to check out some Irwin Shaw books (just what I need, more books on my ‘to read’ list). I recommend you check it out!