MUSIC: I decided that since I was driving to the reunion in Georgia I might as well try to hit some open mics on the way. I figured, “It’s my vacation, too.” I have never “gone on tour” as a musician. Since there were so many church coffee houses in New England Kathy and I could commute to most of them.… Read more →
Tag: folk music
The Huntington’s Waltz
CAREGIVING, MUSIC & LIFE: I started thinking about this song some time after Kathy passed away. At the caregivers support group at UConn, I mentioned how I wish I could “do something.” I was thinking I could be trained to run a support group or advise people. Now I realize that counseling should be done by counselors – with professional training.… Read more →
A big night at the Towne Crier
Music-wise things have been fairly busy. I continue to go to open mics to try different things and because it gives me someplace to go. I’ve also been trying to transition from my “Open-mic Therapy” tour to a “Break-even tour.” So, I have reworked my publicity materials, taking photos of myself and emailing venues. My big night On June 5th,… Read more →
Exhibiting progress: Save a new date
I had arranged for a show of Kathy’s artwork in September to be the Wilbraham Library, several months ago. I had decided to hold the reception in the middle of the month. With the Labor Day weekend, people would have family and vacation conflicts. And September 16 would have been her 69th birthday. So, I reserved the room for a Sunday but didn’t… Read more →
Open Mic Therapy Tour: So Far, So Good.
Music: I have found that music is my medicine. It makes me feel better. And being in front of an audience is wonderful. I still have a long way to go to get my performance skills up to the level I want. But, it is fun getting there. Happy Birthday: My friend Charlie and I went to the Luthier’s open mic… Read more →
Reno / Part 4: Update (and an unposted post)
I thought I had finished this blurb and posted it. But it is a good time to update anyway. Barbara ended up developing an infection so at this writing she is getting intensive antibiotics back at the hospital. They are not really sure where it came from, or what caused it, but it could have been something she already had.… Read more →
Open Mic Therapy Tour: Part 2
Every silver lining has a cloud. That is my way to say that I didn’t win the jackpot Powerball. I was going to cure Huntington’s Disease with what was left after paying my bills. I guess it will have to wait a while. And although I will be in Reno for a week or so, casinos are not my thing.… Read more →