By the Shower Door

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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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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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
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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
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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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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… Read more
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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
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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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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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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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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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