When everyone walks out of the theater smiling and humming (and some of us were even dancing a little), you know you’ve seen a good show. I had heard that “The Full Monty” was a lot of fun to see on stage, but I didn’t know I’d enjoy it so much.

Part of it is the talented company of Summer Repertory Theatre players, who always put forth a professional effort. And part of it is the show itself. I’m always grateful to see a musical comedy with songs that make me want to sing along (and a few that make me laugh).

Titillated? No, I was not titillated. But I was highly amused by those in the audience who were titillated. They might have had an even better time than I did, and that’s saying something.

I’m glad I went, but I have to say that I was in no mood for fun most of the day. It was one of those days when I have to do two days’ work, and then in the middle of it I got a phone call from Tim that was like a maze I couldn’t find my way out of.

So I went off on him. You would have been proud of me. I let him know exactly why I didn’t have time to give him the cost reports he wanted right now. I listed everything I’ve done for the last three weeks and everything I still have to do this week. I made it sound even worse than it really is, if that’s even possible.

Of course, I immediately backed off. There are two things I don’t want him to think. I don’t want him to think I can’t get the job done. And I really don’t want him to think I have so much work that I need “help.” So I backed off a little, but not all the way. I think he got the message. He ended up apologizing to me for asking me to do my job.

As worn out and exhausted as I felt after a day like that, “The Full Monty” was just what I needed to bring me back up from the depths. A bunch of us went to dinner before the show, and that was kind of a life saver for me as well. I think sometimes I spend too much time alone and wallowing. Getting me out of the house isn’t easy, but it’s usually worth it (to me, anyway).