Today was “formal day” at my daughter’s High School. When we
dropped her off at 7:30 a.m. this morning, Jessica was wearing a
long black velvet gown, white silk neck scarf, and heels. She was
also toting her green wrestling duffelbag since today is the last duel meet
for the wrestling season, probably her last meet ever since so few colleges
offer women’s wrestling. Jessica has very much enjoyed being Captain of the
wrestling team in her Senior year and is feeling sad to have her sport
end after four years. I have been enjoying thinking of the sensation she
is causing about now as she sashays aboard the bus to go to the meet with
her team.
Saturday, Jessica coached her Freshman and Sophomore team members in a
morning meet then sang two songs in a recital at
Le Petit Trianon Theatre
in the afternoon. She very much enjoyed dressing up to be the character
from Elton John & Tim Rice’s Aida singing “My Strongest Suit”:
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Oh now I believe in looking
Like my time on earth is cooking
Whether polka dotted
Striped or even checked
With some glamour guaranteeing
Every fiber of my being
Is displayed to quite remarkable effect
From your cradle via trousseau
To your deathbed you’re on view, so
Never compromise, accept no substitute
I would rather wear a barrel
Than conservative apparel
For my dress has always been
My strongest suit
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