I like to take a hot shower at night, before bed. I'm not a person big on routines, my hours, my days have a somewhat haphazard quality to them, as every day is a bit different. A different job and…
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Feb 21 2017
Oct 16 2014
A sneak peek into the making of a CD.
My new CD, 'Beautiful Souls', released over a month ago. In the months leading up to the release I was very busy with everything that has to happen prior to a release concert. This is my FIFTH collection of original…
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Apr 30 2014
The Other Shoe
Anyone who has survived trauma of any kind knows the uneasy feeling that comes when life 'gets good again'. It is the shadowy companion of happiness that warns you not to get 'too' happy, because the rug got ripped out… Read more
Jan 15 2014
Can Only Be Seen in Winter
This morning I was driving to yoga under a dreary grey sky and thinking about how much I miss the leaves on the trees. I was reminding myself that the trees aren't dead, they are just resting. I came around… Read more
Dec 16 2013
Avoiding Money
Avoiding Money isn't generally a topic that will get a lot of attention, especially during the holiday season, but for those few folks who have 'go-against-the-grain' souls, you might appreciate this topic. It is the holiday season and so much…
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Aug 11 2013
Dance of the Beached Whale and other Midnight Musings
I had one of those Mondays. Do you know the kind that I mean? Like a bad cup of coffee that is tinged by bitterness and yet I recognize that bad coffee is still better than no coffee. Today wore…
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Aug 9 2013
Enjoy the Journey
Many folks on this page have complimented me on the positive nature of my blogs. It makes me happy to know that in a small way I can share this positive energy with you. I want to say again that…
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Jul 31 2013
Saucy Tales
I always really enjoy it when gossip, rumors and lies about me gets back to me because it makes me feel famous, like the subject of a celebrity gossip column. However, I have found over the years that there is… Read more
Feb 10 2013
Congratulations Halestorm!
Tonight the band, Halestorm won a Grammy for Best Live Perfomance of a Metal Band. Lzzy & Arejay Hale of Halestorm took voice lessons from me at the Community School of Music and Arts in 1997 & 1998. I remember…
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Jan 10 2013
Blossoming Diva
It began in the spring of 2011. I stepped out beyond the bounds of my comfort zone, of my narrow definition of self, and truly accepted, embraced and set free, my inner Diva. I am a classically trained Lyric soprano…
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Jul 19 2012
5 WAYS TO SHINE YOUR LIGHT IN DARK TIMES
Recent events in the news have many of us heartbroken as we struggle to make sense of a senseless world. Remember that what we put our focus on will expand, so be careful where you turn your attention in these…
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Jun 29 2012
Ah sweet summertime
Ah sweet summertime, how I adore you! Raspberries abound in the gardens - such sweet treats. Several evenings this week we sat out in the garden enjoying freshly picked raspberries and smiling at the antics of our two young dogs…
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