When I get my azz out there to
perform, I feel so good from it. Last week, at the AITB – Art in the Basin
event at Mon Amour Coffee and Wine,
I had a great time. A poet I enjoy,
Heather Archibald, was a feature, and I was asked to perform comedy as the
other feature. Additionally there was an
open mic.
Time was tight, so I ended up
doing a shorter set than I was prepared to do.
That was fine with me. I prefer
being over-prepared. It’s a hybrid
event, so some of the audience is Zooming in on-line while others are right
there in person.
I was happy to be videotaped, but
disappointed that the video didn’t pick up the audience reactions. There was laughter throughout, and there was one
attendee who had something to shout out a few times during my set. One example:
When, toward the end of a bit about ‘no balls,’ I said that I like the
way my jeans fit, he yelled out, “I like the way your jeans fit too.” It all became part of everything, but when I
watched the video, my voice was the only one heard. Video aside, I had a great experience.
I feel fortunate to have become
to know Tim W. Brown and Amy Joy Robateau, who are such welcoming and
supportive hosts and contribute loving vibes to the community. God/dess knows, we need it. I believe Ron Marc Trenkler-Thomson (Bronx
Art & Fun Hub https://www.facebook.com/bxafh) had something to do with the
connection happening, then further supported by John A. Todras (half of the
Elegant Ivory Duo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrHqQhJkUvs) – both extremely
supportive people.
From left to right: Tim W. Brown, me, Amy Joy Robateau, and Heather Archibald.
I had my annual lung scan
yesterday. That was the easy part. On 2/21, I have to meet with the doctor to
discuss the results. THAT’S the hard part. My buddy is taking me and will be with me. I want to be on this Earth for many more
years. I finally got it more together
than I had for so long, but health issues give me SOOOO much anxiety.
Onto happier things – on Wednesday,
February 26th, I’ll be featuring as a poet at Evie Ivy’s reading
series at the Green Pavilion, 4307
18th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY (F train to 18th Avenue station,
then a 2-minute walk). Reasonable
prices, well attended, and typically a very satisfying evening. Evie is a warm and welcoming host. Sign up for the open mic if you’d like to
share something. It’s a supportive
audience.
By the way, if you are looking
for a unique and unisex gift, and if this applies, contact me.
Mark your calendar for March 14,
2025, at 8pm for comedy at The Artist
on City Island! Only $15 cover and NO
minimum! You may even BYOB! More details in the next blog.
Shout out to Jaye for warming my
heart with a Valentine card. This person
has been a bright light in my life since I met her some years ago. She lifts my spirits with each contact. It seems amazing to me that whenever I’m
thinking of her strongly, I hear from her the next day or two. I feel like I pick up on her energy or she
on mine.
Constant love to
CGG-M ❤💕❤
Mindy Matijasevic
February 2025
