So – today. Without going into details, let me just say I’ll be working with a group of women to facilitate a songwriting workshop for teenage girls. I think it will be awesome. And yet I have no…
Almost Perfect
You ever have one of those nights where the stars align? Where you find yourself with plans to beat all plans? Over the weekend, Mister and I went to dinner at a less than a year…
Joey Alexander
Yesterday I put on the newest CD in our collection: Joey Alexander’s “My Favorite Things.” This jazz disc is not only fabulous to listen to, it’s also incredible to think the artist at the piano is 12 years old…
The Sun Machine is Coming Down
Given my tendencies toward recollection, you may find it hard to believe that I don’t particularly enjoy visiting my past. There was a lot of ugliness growing up, and dwelling on it is, to say the least, uncomfortable.…
The King, Baby
Today is the birthday of Mr. Elvis Presley. Honestly – I don’t know why I put this in my calendar every year. I mean, I know it’s a sentimental holdover from childhood, but how long can that last?…
Soul Music
So here’s what happened. A UK buddy sent out his holiday card, which was a disc of downloaded podcasts. The downloads were from a BBC Radio 4 program called Soul Music. Each program covers a single piece of music,…
Merry Christmas to Me!
Sometimes a day rolls around, a day when you get yourself a treat. And you ride the sweet, sweet wave of that gift for a long, long time… I scored Adele tickets this week. That’s right. And…
Name That Tune
The other day I was working at the cookie factory, when I realized I was singing. But I wasn’t immediately aware of what I was singing – word or tune-wise. So I took a moment to figure it…
Booker T. Jones
Last week Mister and I went to see Booker T. Jones. Actually, we went to see Black Joe Lewis, who was opening for Booker T. Jones. We’d seen Black Joe Lewis, back when he was still…