Today was my dad's memorial service. I had planned to basically read the blog I wrote about him the day he died on March 7th. Then I got to my mom's house Thursday. Then my brother arrived Friday. Then my mother repeatedly said things like "I hope no one says anything stupid.", "this is not a comedy club it's a Catholic church." and "Don't talk about how your father swore all the time." My speech suddenly got very short.
I was conflicted. I called my girlfriend in Jersey to ask what to do. She said I had to decide who I wanted pissed at me my mom or my dad. Logically you would go with the one who is living. But I made an exception and told everybody how my dad talked like a sailor. But I learned one thing: No matter what you do somebody will think you should have done the opposite. So you just be you. Like my dad - damn it.
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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!