(Lincoln logs courtesy of my daughter Helen, age 2) My first husband was an architect. We talked endlessly about public spaces that were created with …
A Story About Purple Hair & Pumpkins
When I was little, I’d draw pictures of people with different colored hair (purple, blue, green) and I remember the specific moment it occurred to me …
Opening of Soul Songs School ™!
I recently announced that I have some exciting news so here it is! (I’m going to be sharing my song recipes and I have an invitation for you so read …
My Grandpa Moose & Who Do You Think You Are?
Last Monday, on All Souls Day, I was thinking about my grandpa (“Moose” we called him) and how he always wanted to write songs. He had no extensive …
When I Say Yes To Myself :)
Last June, I took a big financial leap and hired a coach to help me with a project. I didn’t tell anyone except my husband because I thought people …
When we don’t have our “go-to” tools, what do we awaken?
The other day, I left my house to drive to my first eye exam in many years. I typed the ophthalmologist's office address into my phone GPS and 20 …
Unconditional Love & Your Inner Kid
Last week, I was teaching songwriting to high school age songwriters at Interlochen Camp for the Arts and I was elated to watch them writing each day, …
Taking My (Your) Own Advice
Today I was having a little trouble writing something and I started to feel frustrated. I had done some yoga when I woke up, look but bypassed my …
Love & Change
There is something about the month of May, when buds open into flowers & ice turns to water flowing speedily down the mountains that reminds me …
Stumping “Muppet Guy”
These past few months have been a whirlwind: My family and I moved to Ann Arbor, our girls started new schools, we got situated in a rental, then …