September 13, 2009
act III, things get interesting
9/13/09
clockwise from bottom: Jon, Lucy, Tessa, Michelle, Grandpa Richard and Gammy Carole watch the US Open
A few words are in order for my family residing in Northern California: first off, my dad turned 70 this last week, which is a damn fine milestone. Despite some hereditary vestibular ataxia that afflicts him and his brother (my Uncle Chuck), he can still hit a deep backhand groundstroke that will make you regret having wandered into no-man's-land.
And now my sister Michelle has resigned as head of the Napa Valley Arts Council because she has been offered a job of Executive Director at the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County, a huge leap forward into one of the biggest arts organizations in the country with a million-dollar budget. So she's moving to Santa Cruz, which as most of you know, is one of those places you drive through and think "jesus, I could live here, y'know..."
And not to be outdone, my old roommate and one of my bestest friends goin' on 25 years now asked Michelle to marry 'im, so he will now be our brother-in-law. I would have been over the moon for Michelle to find love, and likewise for Jon to find happiness, but with one another? Simply too much to ask for, don't you think?
OMG--Jon and Michelle! Even YOU could not have written that script. Too much fabulosity. Celebrating with you in all the family happiness.
It's all good! Congratulations to everyone!
Congratulations to Jon and Michelle and a belated happy birthday to your dad!
This is such wonderful news (even though I don't know anyone in the Williams family personally -- LOL, the good old interwebs). Congrats, Michelle and Jon. And congrats on the new, amazing job, Michelle.
Ah, the announcement we have been waiting for! Michele is such a wonderful, kind-hearted person. That doesn't always count for much in this world, so it is so heartening to see her find the happiness she deserves. Jon seems great from all of the mentions here. I am so happy for both of them and for your growing family! And also for Michele's great new job.
Now Michele, please blog again, please? ;) XOXO
oh, sorry, two L's in Michelle.
Congrats, Jon & Michelle!
Happy Birthday, Richard!
This Monday is off to a MUCH better start than usual....
Congratulations Michelle & Jon! and Ian for that matter!
Score another win for Team Williams and Friends!
Wow - fabulous news! I have been reading Michelle's blog almost as long as I've been reading yours, and this is exactly what she's richly deserved all along!
Yay for happy endings/beginnings! :-)
And yes, please blog again, Michelle! I want to hear all about your new adventures in Santa Cruz and wedding plans!
What a great weekend! Congrats all around!
Wow. How cool! Looking at the photo, I remember Jon from RTVMP classes. All the happiness to Jon and Michelle!
so f$&§ing awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! congratulations!!!
OH MY!!! Congrats to ALL! Such joyful news!
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! I LOVE love!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS! My favorite part of this scene has got to be Michelle's looking at Jon instead of the televised sporting event: Staying true to character AND clearly demonstrating that this love? It's the real deal..this oft lurker, rare commenter, friend of Jiffer sends happiness!