November concert: after

The concert played to a small house.  I made the mistake of selecting a wooden stool to sit on, and spent most of the night using my legs to keep myself from sliding off.  They're still sore today.  My voice was tired after the first set and my range isn't as great as it used to be.  I was pretty disappointed with myself, though the few people that were there appeared to notice.  I'm going to have to find new arrangements or new ways to play at least half the songs in my list to accommodate how low my voice won't go. 

I did get to spend some time chatting with the shop owner, former mayoral candidate Lois MacDonald.  They're having an election watch at the coffee shop tomorrow night for the school re-districting issue (more info here: http://www.examiner.net/stories/102007/new_210343218.shtml) and I'm hoping to spend at least part of the evening there, health and children permitting.

November concert: after

The concert played to a small house.  I made the mistake of selecting a wooden stool to sit on, and spent most of the night using my legs to keep myself from sliding off.  They're still sore today.  My voice was tired after the first set and my range isn't as great as it used to be.  I was pretty disappointed with myself, though the few people that were there appeared to notice.  I'm going to have to find new arrangements or new ways to play at least half the songs in my list to accommodate how low my voice won't go. 

I did get to spend some time chatting with the shop owner, former mayoral candidate Lois MacDonald.  They're having an election watch at the coffee shop tomorrow night for the school re-districting issue (more info here: http://www.examiner.net/stories/102007/new_210343218.shtml) and I'm hoping to spend at least part of the evening there, health and children permitting.

Michelle Update

Michelle is spending the night at Centerpoint.  After x-rays, CT scans, blood work, etc etc etc, they determined that nothing is wrong that they can treat with anything more than fluids and rest.  She's feeling better, but is still too unsteady to walk by herself, and for that reason the doctor decided to keep her overnight.  It's a new facility, and very nice, with a conscientious and friendly staff.

Related probably to IBS, among other things, this is not the first time it's happened (I'll let her provide the details if she chooses), but definitely the worst.  Thankfully the kids are at their grandparents and are well loved there.  I'm home to pack up their backpacks for school tomorrow, and I'll deliver them to Blue Springs.  The kids have probably got one more night at grandmamma and pa's house after tonight.

Thank you, friends, for your offers and expressions of support.  That alone is worth more than I can say.

Michelle Update

Michelle is spending the night at Centerpoint.  After x-rays, CT scans, blood work, etc etc etc, they determined that nothing is wrong that they can treat with anything more than fluids and rest.  She's feeling better, but is still too unsteady to walk by herself, and for that reason the doctor decided to keep her overnight.  It's a new facility, and very nice, with a conscientious and friendly staff.

Related probably to IBS, among other things, this is not the first time it's happened (I'll let her provide the details if she chooses), but definitely the worst.  Thankfully the kids are at their grandparents and are well loved there.  I'm home to pack up their backpacks for school tomorrow, and I'll deliver them to Blue Springs.  The kids have probably got one more night at grandmamma and pa's house after tonight.

Thank you, friends, for your offers and expressions of support.  That alone is worth more than I can say.