2013

2013......tonight is goodbye to a year that has been difficult, sometimes sad, joyful, and has gone by so fast it takes my breath away.

2013......a year filled with truly wonderful musical gigs

2013.....a year with friends, old and new

2013.....a year to say goodbye to four of the best dogs ever, even now hard to face that that Blackie Bear, Astro, Taylor and Buddie crossed over the rainbow......RIP

2013....a year to face the facts, life sustaining treatments, always

2013......a year to see snowfall in October and watch Old Faithful as the snowflakes fell

2013......a year of loss, a beloved nephew John Michael you left us too soon, and Aunt Florence, I miss our talks

2013......a year to know that friends and family are there for you, no matter what

2013......a year to complete our cd and one with our friends

2013.....a year that after tonight, will be just memories, some good, some bad.......but this one fact I know.......I am loved.

Monday Night Thoughts

The flu is spreading like wildfire here, the flu and some sort of nasty respiratory infection......if it is in your neighborhood, please remember to wash your hands, avoid crowds......it's not too late to get your flu shot.....and if you develop symptoms please get to a doctor as soon as you can.

One more day in 2013, time to reflect, to think, to remember.......time to look ahead with hope.
The New Year comes with a New Moon, first time in 19 years.......a new moon means new beginnings....

Going to buy my black-eye peas tomorrow to cook on Wednesday......black eye peas and greens.....mean good luck and prosperity for the New Year.
Goodnight, Sweet dreams

League of Extra Ornery Singer/Songwriters

Here is a wonderful article about the "think tank" group of singer/songwriters we hang out with.


http://www.cullmantimes.com/features/x1186898801/All-star-band-releasing-CD-at-Berkeley-Bob-s/?state=taberU


We as a group have released a compilation CD, Saturday January 4, we will do a CD release concert at our favorite listening venue, Berkeley Bob's Coffee House, Cullman Al.
This group has become not only close friends, but writing and performing partners as well.
Our monthly meetings are wonderful times, a bringing together of creative energy and like spirits.
I am so proud to be a part of this group.

A Gathering

A small gathering of friends.......it took place this afternoon.... such a cold rainy wintry evening, but inside all was warm and loving and joyful.  My friend Kaye invited a few of us to spend the afternoon with her and Jamie.  It was my favorite type of visit, small and intimate, lively conversation, good food, surrounded by loving friends......this is good medicine, the kind that we all need.

Our friends, Jon and Diana went with us to Kaye's and Jamie's.......Jon and Diana are friends, writing and performing partners.......really and truly, family.  We all love movies, and our recommendations can be quite unique......this evening we discussed everything from Eraserhead  to The Decoy Bride.

We can never all spend time together  without discussing music as well,  today was a trip down memory lane, recalling concerts that we saw when we were  young and wacky.  As we sat there and talked about the New Year, what we wanted......what we visioned for ourselves in 2014, I thought, how lucky I am, to be in this room with these  incredible, bright, talented people who are also loving and caring.

I hope that your weekend has been what you needed.......whether it be rest, shelter, food, love or excitement......may your Sunday bring peace and all good things.

Mixed-up Schedule

Classes today, to make up for being off on Tuesday......it felt strange to teach on a Friday.
Not sure about all of you, but with holidays in the middle of the week.......I am all confused!
I thought yesterday was Monday, today felt like Tuesday......who knows what tomorrow will be.

At least next week, my schedule goes back to normal......Monday and Tuesday will be the last yoga classes I teach for 2013.......I know I blinked my eyes in 2012 and suddenly I am a few days away from 2014.

Time to start on 2014 Vision Board, have some thoughts, just need to put them down, find the pictures and phrases and make it happen.......I have written about my Vision Boards ever since I started this blog, if you have never made one......do it this year, it will change your life.  I will post pictures of mine as soon as it is ready.

Make the most of this weekend, it is the last one of the year......do something remarkable.

Let Us Begin

I posted this quote on my board today before classes began, with 2013 winding down, I think it is quite pertinent......


"Yesterday is gone, tomorrow has not come, we have only today. Let us begin."   - Mother Teresa

Merry Christmas

One of the angels that hang on our tree.......I hope your Christmas has been merry and bright, may all your Christmas wishes come true.

Merry Christmas!