A Pitchfork, An Orchid Show, A Film Festival and A Coldplay Concert
Oh my has it been one long week.
Work was busy.
I company managed the BMG appearance at Milly’s Orchid Show. Super fun to be a part of that show again but man was it a long day. During the second half of the show Henning called me and was all like, “Whatcha doin?” and I was all like, “looking for Nora Dunn.” Boy was he not expecting that answer! At intermission the stage manager had mentioned that Nora Dunn, one of the headliners of the event-hadn’t showed up yet. They were hoping she had just snuck in and was waiting for her name to be called. I was out in the lobby looking for her, more out of curiosity than responsibility for her. I explained this to Henning who was all like, “What the hell else does Nora Dunn have to do?” Well it must have been something because Milly finally hollered out to her from the stage but no response. Bad Nora Dunn!
Started volunteering for the Chicago Independent Radio Project or CHIRP. Worked their booth at Pitchfork Music Festival. Liked working the booth but didn’t care too much for the festival. Hot, muggy and muddy.
Rode the bus to the festival. Two busses there, two busses back, two hours of my life. Look at me being thrifty and patient!
My other new project is that I was invited to be an Adult Juror for the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival. I am judging Documentaries and Live Action Television. I basically spend 3-4 hours a week watching and rating submissions. It’s a lively group and I look forward to the festival in October.
Took my nephew to Coldplay. It’s his favorite band and I decided to go for broke and spend $200 for the tickets. Now I liked some Coldplay but I was not a huge fan going in but I worshiped them coming out. Amazing show. Totally worthy of a full post.
Maybe tomorrow. Or this weekend since I hopefully have Sat-Mon off. Cuz man do I need a break. And I need to do laundry, clean my house, water my plants, hire a contractor, get rid of some stuff, return my library books….



















