Today I had a harp lesson. I hadn’t had one for a few months, and I was itching to get practicing my music. Well, one sure way I get motivated to practice is when I have a lesson! So, Liesl, my harp teacher came by today and the first thing… Read More
Validation of feelings is a human need. But the need to be right all the time can become somewhat addictive or even pathological. You’d think that people these days would be winning large amounts of money to hear the words “that is correct,” from their fellow posters social media. Why… Read More
To combat those pre-election blues and anxiety, I’ve created some therapeutic songwriting or music therapy, if you will. And here are my new lyrics on “My Favorite Things.” With apologies to Rodgers and Hammerstein and all the fans of The Sound of Music, I’m going with this version for the… Read More
My conversation with a friend a couple of weeks ago went something like this: Me: I’m going to NY to visit my mom. She: You’re not afraid to go to NY? Isn’t that a hotspot for COVID? Me: Not a problem. My husband and I both have antibodies for COVID,… Read More
I read recently that Disneyland in California is still closed. That means no jobs for all the people who work there and no roller coasters or attractions for tourists and Californians to go on. And of course, no extravagant tickets to buy to spend a whole day waiting on line…. Read More
