6:55 p.m. | 2006-01-16 Drama And The Dentist. Yesterday, I attended the theatre with MyMother and a FamilyFriend. Regretfully, I haven’t been to a play in a really long time. Needles to say, I was looking forward to the outing. Sadly, I have to admit, I was more excited about seeing the production than seeing MyMother. I’m working on it though. The play was a one-man show about a man, the home he grew up in and his late father. Specifically, the relationship he had with his father as a child and how it changed and evolved over the years into his adulthood. Very poignant. The theatre itself is a small, local playhouse that’s quite cozy. It’s always cool to be close to the action but it really made an impact for this production. The actor, a comedian, stood on stage and basically shared his most heartfelt feelings about his tumultuous relationship with his father and the insight he gained following his father’s death. It really felt like we were all sitting in his livingroom sharing his experience. He, the actor, talked a lot about how his feelings towards his father evolved after his father’s death. That struck me. Since my father died, I’ve talked to others who’ve lost a parent but our conversations have never really gone beyond coping with the loss. I’ve never shared how my feelings have changed since my father’s death. About how so much was forgiven the moment I received the phone call. How I suddenly knew, without a doubt, that my father loved me very much. How significant silly little moments between us really were. There was so much that I related to which made me realize what a human experience it is to lose a parent. It’s not such an insular event. Great play. On another note, I went to the dentist again today. Finally, my last appointment after four months of incessant visits. A couple of fillings and I was on my way. Don’t have to go back until my next regular cleaning. Yippie Ki Ay! My pocketbook could use the rest too. Lordy, that stuff’s expensive. Well, I’m off to iron… your thoughts? seed flower