Highs and lows

So I was having a great night.  Tonight we played the Special Events Series at Wilson College and even with a last minute sub on Bass (who laid down some really sweet lines btw) the night seemed to be going great.  The crowd was enthusiastic and not afraid to jump in on a phrase or join us in snapping and clapping through the evening.  You’d think that would be the end of it and I’d call the night a great success – except.  Except I managed to offend someone, truly offend someone and I have a hard time letting that slide off.  My heart hurts.  I am usually very careful and attempt to be cognizant of the words I use, but tonight I said something (on stage) that offended someone.  I hate that.  It was not my intent, and no, I’m not going to repeat it, there is no need.  I was merely sharing a part of my history and my experience with the audience without realizing that something that I found innocuous would be hurtful.  I will not use it again in any form and I apologized, though I’m not sure that the person really heard me.  Live and learn.  I know that I did not intend malice.  I’m pretty sure someone else thought I did and that’s what hurts.