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A few posts back, I talked about how much I hate flying. Tomorrow morning, at the butt-crack of dawn, I’m heading for the airport. I know what you’re thinking. “Didn’t she just go to Toronto?” Why yes, yes I did. “And before that, didn’t she go to Sunnyside?” Yes, yes I did. Twice. 😉 My […]

Here’s the official lyric video for “Nothing Compares.” Katie—I’ve talked about her often—did another great job. I think I need to write 10 more songs just so she make more of them for me.

There’s my man rototilling my garden-in-progress (on land that’s not ours). Why are we making a “hydrangea walk” on land that is not ours? It’s a long story, for another time. I spent about 7 hours on that same stretch of dirt over the past couple days with my shovel. Finally, I asked Ken to […]

I’m not gonna lie. I hate flying, but I love Ken’s family that lives in the greater Toronto area, so I got my bahookie on that airplane and the two of us made the trek to visit them. Three of my brothers-in-law have gone on to heaven to be with Jesus, so I treasured every […]

I mentioned recently that it’s been 16 years since my cancer diagnosis. In addition to getting my hair done that day and getting together with the praise band, I bought this beauty. As you know, I like any excuse to go pick up a new plant. Last year, I bought six hydrangeas (if I remember […]

I went to the chiropractor a few days ago. It took him less than a minute to ask me. “Hi, Marie, write any new songs lately? Any trips to Nashville booked? Are you doing another concert?” Uh…I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed right now. I managed to answer, “Nope, just living my life.” I actually get […]

This is me, catching up my songwriting blog today. Yes, yes, this joke is getting old, but for you three fans out there who are not gonna wait until I’m dead to read it, you’re welcome. I also wanted to catch it up in case Reba McEntire decided to check out my website; I’m waiting […]

This came out four years ago today; it was my second song. It was important for me to include “Turmoil” as part of my story, because that is exactly what I endured for years and years. Before you get all sad and depressed, just remember that I have released 18 songs since this one…and it […]

Every year, on this date, I like to post a picture or two and “take stock” of my life, so to speak. It’s been 16 years since I heard those words, “Maria, you have advanced cancer.” Sixteen years. I can hardly believe it. I celebrated today by getting together with the praise band to practice […]

This picture was taken two years ago. I had posted it and said something about “wearing makeup for the first time in nine days” because I had spent 6 days in the hospital with an undiagnosed gallbladder problem previous to it being taken. The picture, not the gallbladder, although that was taken as well. I […]