I was born with a stubborn mindset.

My stubbornness is a bone of contention to some, but for me, it is a blessing. My persistence moves me forward when every other part of me screams to stop. 

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I first met award-winning actress and blues singer Carolyn Fe online in a female musician’s Facebook Group. There, I enjoyed her interview with Mutsumi Takahash from CTV News. I related to the story Carolyn told and thought “I get…

Last night I awoke in the wee hours of the morning as I sometimes do. Usually, it is because some matter in life is weighing on me and disturbing my thoughts and rest. But last night it was due to…

I'm going to let you in on a little secret. I have a ghost or two.

Two actually. Well none at the moment, but I did at one point. I had my very own ghost. Really. No, I'm…

I remember my mom telling me to brush the dust off of my shoes when someone at school had hurt me. Or a boy had broken my heart. Or things hadn’t turned out the…

A couple of weeks ago I sang at a house concert. A woman told me after the show that I made her feel comfortable. Relaxed. Like I knew what I was doing and having a good time. She said some…

This world is an angry place. Particularly now. There is tension everywhere. But what can we do about it? The problems seem so immense. Unsolvable. People are battle fatigued. Tired of the strain. I know I’ve felt that way.…

I met d'Z, short for Hans-Peter de Zeeuw, online. I didn’t swipe right or anything. No. We met in a musicians group on Facebook. I’m not sure how it all started but we were both working on albums…

I remember the day my life changed. I’ve had several moments in the last dozen years or so where the universe kicked me in the butt. But there is one moment in particular where it shoved me into the path…

Have you ever felt bummed out? Even on your birthday?

My birthday was last week and I felt exactly that. Bummed out! It started a couple of days before my birthday and continued for a couple of days after…

I first met LJ when we were co-performers at a fundraiser late April 2018. We hit it off immediately. I had heard of her before and it was nice to finally put a face to the name 

Vancouver can…

Taylor Swift talked about it in her song Shake it off. The Bible mentions it four times. It’s been used as a threat, like receiving a kiss from the Godfather. It can be likened to washing your hands of something.…

Well, there are several. But we have one in particular that sits on these tiny twigs in our front yard. I’ve never seen a hummingbird…

Today saw the Royal marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markel. This is the third Royal Wedding I’ve attended from the comfort of my home. I guess you could now say its Three Weddings and a Funeral. Each one…

I love the idea of pay it forward. Someone does something for you. You, in turn, do something for someone else and the movement keeps going. It is a lovely concept. 

What…

Have you thought – oh if I just had more time. Or more money. We…

Well, silent might not be the best word to describe me. At least according to my husband. I will say my online presence went into hush mode. Which, considering the latest Zuckerberg…

I first met Vitaly Beckman at an artist conference in Vancouver a few years ago. We were both running booths, him for “An Evening of Wonders” me for “Eva Cassidy: How Can I Keep from Singing. We would stand for…

It was all about organization. I have a lot on the go and I can’t stand it when I’m spinning my wheels. A…

For a long time, I thought my happiness was wrapped up in other people. And although I can find happiness with other people they are not the source of my…

I fell short – When I get busy, the FIRST thing to…

Today I shared a pot of tea with the lovely Cathie Borrie. Cathie may not be a household name, but she is an inspiring woman nonetheless. A woman of substance. A woman fraught with grit and tenacity. A Divalicious woman.…

This week was a full week. Full of ups and downs.

On the health front, I am happy to report I’m down 10lb. Progress. Finally! I’m feeling good. Like the energizer bunny. My brain is clearer and I’m…

I bumped into my neighbour/friend yesterday. A lovely man who is very supportive (and his wife) of my creative endeavours. We chatted outside the post office on a grey Vancouver evening. He commented on how much time and effort I…