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50-shmifty and still plucking..

Well howdy, fans! It has been a while since my last blog. Why? Life, that’s why. But I’m still here. I’m still plucking- and I’ll be turning 50 soon. There are big changes out there just waiting to be discovered. This has been a year of questioning- everything. Like- why does 3 glasses of redContinue reading “50-shmifty and still plucking..”

Bird Watching on Easter

We’ve been waiting for roughly 36 days, and Easter, of all days, we were surprised with an abundance of bouncing baby ducks. I couldn’t have been happier. Mom duck had been patiently sitting on her eggs (next to my garage) for weeks- usually with 2 male sentries nearby to scare off predators. It was likeContinue reading “Bird Watching on Easter”

Social Distancing Cocktail Club

Due to the recent virus, many of my students bailed on their lessons yesterday (even the ones who Skype- really??). I found I had been suddenly blessed with even more time on my hands than usual. I know- one would think practicing would be the first thing a musician with extra time would think ofContinue reading “Social Distancing Cocktail Club”

“Blursday, the Fortyteenth of Maprilay”

Have you ever completely lost track of the day/date/time? The ‘Rona’ as my friends are calling it, has everyone working in their yards, communicating with their kids, drinking with buddies via Skype (try it- it’s awesome), baking bread, binging Netflix shows like Tiger King and the third season of Ozark…. basically doing anything to fillContinue reading ““Blursday, the Fortyteenth of Maprilay””

Introduce Myself?..

Sooooo I’m a bellydancing southern harpist who enjoys alcohol and loves dogs. Why did I start this? Because Covid-19 had me housebound and worrying about life in general, when I suddenly realized- I was stuck at home with everything I’m passionate about. I’ll be 20 lbs heavier when the pandemic passes, but I’ll be reaaaalllyContinue reading “Introduce Myself?..”

Remote working ..

Today, I worked from home with Motown blaring in the background as I sifted through spreadsheets. I wondered if this pandemic business would last forever and found myself pondering whether or not I should get that masters in enthnomusicology for the 100th time or get a bartending license. Here’s the deal – I don’t wantContinue reading “Remote working ..”