"Why do you have tiny hair?" This was one of the rapid fire questions from one of the more inquisitive kids to a cutically challenged elder at an annual retreat I go on with my local Unitarian Universalist congregation.
That's right folks. I left the island, the ocean and air conditioning to travel 40 miles north on the parkway into the wild of bugs, humidity, and freedom of religious thought. The conversation traveled from Humanism to Atheism, made a quick stop on cannibalism and settled on fine-dining, vegan restaurants in Philadelphia. Not to worry. We are a diverse group. There was also an award-winning chili with every type of meat on the market in a New Orleans Saints Crock-Pot. Did you know Crock-Pot is trademarked and yes indeed you capitalize the C and the P. The more you know.
The carpool conversations couldn't be beat either. Those Prius' really have some pick up. Plus there was an iPod full of comedians! The way home was graced with a recap of the adventure and a race against the clock to get home to a diabetic cat. Who could ask for anything more?
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Michelle Tomko's comedy is a fervent blend of tomboy sensibilities courtesy of the older brothers she grew up with in the Midwest and the barrage of perimenopausal chaos the East Coast world has heaped upon her. She pulls her humor from everyday observations and classic stories of family, travel, pets, and adversity. With razor-sharp crowd work and improvisational skills to the rock-solid timing of a veteran performer, Michelle’s act is not to be missed!