I rest my case

I call it a comeback.

I have the Giggles

My extended stay in Seattle was made a little happier last night when I returned to the comedy stage at Seattle's premiere (I'm just saying that, I have no evidence) comedy hotspot, Giggles.

Inside this place there are autographed headshots of stars from their younger days - Jerry Seinfeld, George Lopez, Ellen Degeneres and dozens and dozens of others - hanging on every wall and hallway. It's the kind of place I'd like to see my autographed headshot hanging.

And, after a show there last night, I'm feeling like my comedy dream may not be so far out after all.

It had been a few months since I've performed comedy, mostly because my local stage had been shut down. Unexpectedly. Without warning.

I didn't really lose any sleep over it. In fact, I kind of saw it as an opportunity to cut one of my far-too-many hobbies from my life. At least for a bit.

But, after a killer show at Giggles - I can't even believe that name, either - I think I'm back. Reed the Comedian returns.

Now, that doesn't mean I'm going to continue to perform. I'm just feeling a little bit extra confident after last night's show, which I also should admit was in front of a crowds of twos and twos. But that's what boosted my confidence.

I didn't need a huge crowd. Or booze. Or cussing (they frown on that in a big way a Giggles). It was just me, my standard pop-culture jokes (Sorry, Tyra) and a microphone.

This is how it all started for me. And now I've taken on Seattle's comedy circuit. Next stop ... well, we'll see.

I walked a gazillion and two miles today

Today was supposed to be the day I was returning to Louisiana from my annual trip to Seattle. But that didn't happen. For a lot of reasons, Gustav for starters. And airline confusion and packed flights for other reasons.

So, I spent the morning working on organizing things and making a plan for getting work done from a temporary remote office overlooking Safeco Field in Seattle.

Then I spent the afternoon walking all over my favorite city. I took a cab to Capitol Hill, where I ate lunch and bought some new shoes. (There's something about Seattle and fantastic shoe finds that always go hand-in-hand for me.)

After munching on an eggplant sandwich - by far the healthiest meal I've had since arriving Friday - I decided to trek down to Pike's Place Market. And over to the Space Needle. And 30 or 40 blocks back to 5th Avenue to see what time Shrek The Musical is playing.

Aside from trying to design Web sites and get my work done from afar, I'm going to be filling up my evenings with all kinds of good stuff. I figure while I'm here - my flight back isn't until the weekend now - I should make the most of the place I love to visit.

Thankfully, after a decadent weekend of too many calories, I hopefully knocked off a couple of those spare pounds.