When I first had my kids, I assumed I would continue to be at the piano regularly playing my songs and writing new ones, anytime I was inspired. My music was my greatest creative outlet and my most passionate joy. I had been playing since childhood, and found writing music to be cathartic and therapeutic […]
The Worst Way to Spend A Wedding Anniversary
Darling Husband, I just wanted to remind you that we are spending our 15th wedding anniversary at our beloved son’s fourth grade recorder concert. Yeah. Listening to 75 nine-year olds blow through a squeaky plastic toy in the school’s gymnasium while sitting on folding chairs sounds thrillingly romantic, doesn’t it? Yeah. So, when you […]
One Great Gift in Marriage
Valentine’s Day is always a special time for me, not only because of this annual romantic holiday that can offer a special opportunity for romance and appreciation of the ones we love, but also because my wedding anniversary falls on the 17th. We had a red rose wedding, simple and elegant with that hint of […]
