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 →
Updates: “Grievance” counselling and finding work
First some updates from my recent posts: I did have that appointment with my new Gastroenterologist. I have an appointment in late August for my Colonoscopy. Oh, joy! of joys. They had my records of ‘poor prep’ and gave me a new regime of a few extra steps to start a few days earlier than usual to clean myself out.… Read more →
The “How I’m feeling” post
Writing. There are a number of reasons to keep a journal or to write stuff down. In the beginning, it was simply to remember what or when something happened. In my case, it really helps me process complicated feelings and to remember what I/we went through. When I stopped writing regularly I found myself being in a crappy mood every once… 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 →
I’m back
Not that I had ever gone anywhere, but I haven’t been making the time to write lately. Coulda. Shoulda. Woulda. But I didn’t. Although I am doing basically okay, I am starting to realize that I was feeling much better when I wrote down what was going on. And what I was thinking. This particular post is intended to be… Read more →
Hello
Hello and Welcome. This blog started out a few years ago as a journal. It helped me process what was going on in my life as a caregiver, artist, and as a musician. My personal goal was to be able to remember what happened, when. As my wife, Kathy declined from Huntington’s Disease, I wanted to share what was happening… Read more →