This month I am taking the risk I’ve written about several times: I’m singing a recital in just a few short days. I’ve done so much to prepare for this that it feels like less of a risk than it did. But it’s still challenging, and I’m still nervous. I think I will be jubilant [...]
Seeing/Identifying Myself Differently
The last time I posted, I was on my way to a quilting class at John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC. The risks were many (as elaborated), and I not only survived the experience, I thrived. And now I have to do some more risking . . . What am I risking? Seeing [...]
One Thing
People ask me all the time what it takes to be a working musician. Most of the time what they really mean is what does it take to be a “star.” I generally have to explain the difference to them and hope they understand that, while, yes, I still have stars I am chasing, the [...]
It’s My Birthday And I’ll Feel If I Want To…
Why is it that, at occasions such as birthdays, weddings, holidays, etc., we think we must feel only one thing, and that’s “happy?” (Or am I the only one that experiences this?) Here it is, only a little after noon on my 49th birthday, and I’ve already had a nearly unquantifiable number of feelings, many [...]
Rules of the Road – for Creativity and Authenticity (and Spirituality)!
Hi! I am excited to report that we held the first of two “kick-off” calls for my upcoming Artist’s Way Virtual Summer Camp. This is a teleclass that I am co-leading with Marcy Nelson Garrison, of CoachingToys.com. We had lots of folks on the call, and enthusiasm was generated about the full, 12-week class that [...]
Are you crazy or alive?
Yeah, yeah, I know. I haven’t written in a long time. The Critical Parent inside me is having a field day with that. Does yours do that to you? I hope not, because it really sucks! And the interesting thing is that it doesn’t help me post here more often. No! It actually keeps me [...]
Being Myself OUT Loud
Well, it happened. The article has come out (literally and figuratively) in More Magazine. As you can imagine, I am excited and about 52 other emotions. Check it out, and let me know what you think! http://www.more.com/sex-dating/over-40-and-gay/?page=3 (… and if the link doesn’t work, please just cut and paste!)
The party is over…
The party is over and it’s kind of sad. It is like having a big birthday bash that is loud and fun. Then everyone leaves and the room echoes from the quiet. There was so much excitement and activity leading up to the inauguration, and although the days’ events may have even taken a toll [...]
The excitement was palpable
Despite the frigid temperatures for the Inauguration yesterday, the thermostat ran hot. The excitement in the air and the energy of those that attended could be felt by all present. Even if you were not able to attend and you watched the day’s events on the TV, you had to be moved by the experience. [...]
