A Washa for Kinshasa: four days out
Here’s another note to self, and a reference point if I need it in the future; here’s the gist of the email I just sent to the performers: ********** Hi everyone. Here’s a little bit more and a request for short bios… {tl;dr: can you send me a one-or-two sentence bio?}...
Note to my 2019 self
It’s five days before the show and this guy (pictured) is back. I don’t know why I do this to myself. What did Amy say last year around this time? Oh yeah: “You do too much.” I can see it. My hands aren’t shaking or anything, so that’s good. Anyway, talent is lined up,...
Continue readingMy 20th Century Life
My friend Brendan unearthed this photo of us back in the late 90s when we were touring around the east coast and parts of the south in our band (that’s Val in the middle). I miss a lot about those days, and all the experiences and cities and colleges we explored. I just got...
Continue readingMay Day Mayday
Okay, so… This May benefit I mentioned is sorta maybe coming together. The theater says they’re working to accommodate me, and Jomo and the guys say they’re in for playing. At this point I’ve also got two storytellers who say they’re in. Others on my list of performers include: Two standup comedians Another...
Continue readingOff to College (and Beyond…)
My older son has been accepted to a month-long program at an out-of-town University this summer, which I guess I’m excited, anxious and curious about. Excited for him to do it and to stretch his independent legs; anxious about how he’ll do and about any struggles he’ll run into; and just generally curious about...
Continue readingJogging in a Suit
This morning I rushed to work after dropping the kids off just in time to host a meeting with about 20 folks (15 in the room, 5 online), and as soon as it was over, I raced home, changed into shorts, and did a quick run around the lake before lunch. When I got...
Continue readingUnsettled
Curtains billowing on a muggy eve Storm warnings blare but nothing ever comes Train on a neighborhood track both distant and near Infinite cars, it seems, the rumbling never stops Insects calm, holding their peace Respecting each other’s territory for now And yet… The storm inside disrupts Atmospheric pressure pushing and pulling Streams up...
Continue readingEntertaining for Toilets?
A couple of pieces of news came in over the wire this week: 1) My friend Robert, who’s spent the last couple of years in Kinshasa (which is in the Congo (which is in Africa (if you’re bad at geography like me))) has been trying to fund a series of repairs and upgrades to...
Continue readingUpcoming Spring (-ish) Events
A few little things: Monday, March 12th: Meeting with Out of Ink director Ellie McBride to talk about my goofy piece on presidential brains and how we’re gonna cast it (UPDATE: went well, a few tweaks to make, gonna be silly and fun, I hope) Tuesday, March 13th: Telling a story about cell phones,...
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