That’s Not Something…

On Monday, during my piano-lesson teaching, one of my young girls asked me, “What’s all over your legs?” “Those are varicose veins.” Thanks for noticing, kid.

I mentioned that the piano technician came and took my piano keys from my baby grand—called the action—on August 14. I have not heard from him since. I’ve called him three times, sent him a message via his website, and bumpkus: no response whatsoever. This could be a problem. I am practicing with the praise […]

I guess I’m not playing piano for a while. Some really nice guy named Bruce came and took my keys away today—technically called “the action”—so that he could repair some of them. When he is done with that, he will tune my piano and possibly do some computer work for me.

Last week, I took my camera-shy friend out for breakfast. (I’ve talked about her before.) While we waited for our table, the two of us zipped over to the store that was attached. I was looking at journals when she beckoned me to come look at the huge quilt she found hanging up on the […]

This morning, I thought I would “pick up a few catkins” (seed pods, at least I think that’s what they’re called…I tried Googling it and went down a 10-minute rabbit hole ) from our cottonwood trees and put them in a bucket. Five hours later, I’ve abandoned the bucket for the wheelbarrow and I’m digging […]

Secret Beach is probably our favorite. Everything was going great—sand that goes on forever, hardly any people, gentle waves, nice shade—for three hours. Then, well…we got rained on. I’m not talking a friendly little sprinkle. We got dumped on for 20 minutes. The thunder and lightning was just a bonus.

We got up early and made it to Anini Beach by 8 o’clock because we heard that was the best time to see the turtles. Oh. You have to snorkel to see them.

That moment when you finally get settled into your seat on the airplane (because your departure was delayed due to “mechanical problems”) and the lights go out and the airline attendant’s announcement stops dead (and you’re already not a fan of flying)…Kauai, here we come (I hope). 

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 […]

Note to self: It’s not really a good idea to put three drops of On Guard essential oil under your tongue (cloves and cinnamon which are super spicy) instead of frankincense (which is soothing and anti-cancer among other things).