I'm not going to the open mic tonight. It will be the first one I've missed since the club opened a few weeks ago.

I'm not feeling well, of course. My daughter has a stuffy nose and a headache. My mom, who would be the one babysitting her, has a fever and is ill. And I've had a long and draining day.

So, I've made my decision, and I'm ok with it. Rest for tonight.