My daughter came to check my availability for some fun stuff she has in store without her daughter. We are happy to oblige, of course.
As she perused my availability, she noted that I was scheduled to be the accompanist for a wedding. This was yesterday, three hours before my commitment. I was sitting at the kitchen table with her, totally ignorant of my schedule.
I did know about it 18 months ago, did receive a “save the date,” did write it on the calendar, and yet, forgot to look at the day when I awoke. Also, I didn’t outline it in red, as I do normally for important things. Egads! Thank goodness she read my calendar after I commented, “I’m just planning on staying home today.”
It might have been the best accompaniment I have ever provided merely because I showed up!
The wedding was beautiful, by the way.