Tonight, M. and I were foraging for food in the local gourmet grocery store, which is not only in walking distance to our place but serves up an array of prepared foods ready for dinner.

As we browsed the case and contemplated the possibilities, a strange woman strolled up and asked M. if he was indeed himself. By name. Full name. She introduced herself and explained they had met at the alumni fundraiser he organized. Yeah, the one that I hosted. A showcase comedy show with time upfront and smooth running between acts. Not to mention a little emceeing of the prize drawing and introducing of the fine charities.

She looks at me, and she says, “Oh, you were there, too…Oh wait, you were part of the show.”

Humbling, that’s what that was. M. is recognized, and I’m the also ran. Only it was me on stage (and in fact me who drew attention to him). Crestfallen, humbled and realizing that my star ain’t the brightest in the firmament.