appearance in town last night, due to friend's largess. He did not disappoint as he stood on stage with a microphone, occasionally sitting on a stool, walking around at times, and continuously telling us stories. He did that for nearly two hours. The words, filled with humor as well as pathos, just kept coming. Mr. Keillor is a master story teller.
Friend and I had chance to visit and catch up over dinner and while waiting in our seats before show started. I enjoy the chit chat, occasional serious conversation, laughs and sharing stuff with an intelligent woman. The show was a wonderful dessert to top off the earlier part of the evening.
She also has adult children, so we often discuss what the kids are doing (or reviewing what they have already done). We have had similar experiences with our children and can rejoice or commiserate together as appropriate.
This friend retired from her employment couple of years ago, so I listen to her experiences which have been varied. It's good to have someone ahead of you to provide guidance or some indication of how things might go.
Speaking of kids, Oliver has ventured into stand up comedy performance. And, he can be quite amusing. He is, of course, discussing his youth and the trials he experienced with a parent. This time it wasn't me, but I think I can see the future. If he continues, I suppose other family members and friends will appear in the material. Can hardly wait. Which reminds me of something I said to both husbands, "if you're mad at me, would you tell me first?" Seemed a fair request, but people may not do as we wish.
Rosey and I spoke briefly about having 'family stuff' out there on the stage and (OF COURSE!) on the internet. Oh, well. I can actually see the humor in things now that were NOT amusing when they happened. So it'll be OK.
No, I mean it. It's OK.
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