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“There's attitude and experience in those lyrics and vocals, and it's so exhilarating to hear such honesty free from irony and pretentious bullshit.”

— Stacey Zering, No Depression Magazine

a blog about life & music

Jan 19 2021

Rekindle the Love for Your Goals in 2021

You don’t bring me flowers. You don’t sing me love songs.

How do we rekindle our love for the goals we set at the beginning of the year? 

Yup. It’s mid-January, and the honeymoon is over. The love-filled gaze of…

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Jan 11 2021

HOW TO BE RAD IN 2021

I've been reading Jim Kwik's "Limitless." Essential reading if you ask me. One of the 'Lies" he says we're told is "Knowledge is power." It isn't. Know it alls aren't powerful. They're jerks. This month we're talking about goals and…

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Jan 5 2021

Three Simple Ways to Crush Your Goals this Year

Trust is a big deal. When we lose trust in someone, gaining faith in them again is a long haul. Affairs = broken trust. A lie = broken trust. Broken promise = broken trust. We've all dealt with it one…

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Dec 29 2020

That's a Wrap!

When I look back at 2020 at first glance it seems as though I did nothing. The goals I had at the beginning of the year stand out like glowing reminders of my incompetence. Well, that’s depressing. Then I thought…

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Dec 21 2020

The Best Worst Christmas Ever

It was the worst Christmas ever. Christmas 2002. 

 

My children were coming for an overnight stay. I didn’t see them often, so I was excited. At the same time, I was desperate. We didn’t have two pennies to rub together.…

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Dec 15 2020

A Tall Christmas Order

I've had a wish for Christmas since 2016.

I've watched the world change. In some ways it's been good. In a lot of ways not so much.

 

What hurts the most is how divided we are. The hatred. The extremes.

…

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Dec 7 2020

11 Different Christmas Movies to Watch this Year

It's December! Bring on the Eggnog, cozy fires, and Christmas Movies. 

 

2020 has been a year full of change. I was thinking, why not change up some of the Christmas movies too?

 

We all know Elf, White Christmas and Scrooge…

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Nov 12 2020

FIVE THINGS TO DO WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE GIVING UP

Not very long ago I was there. Ready to give up.  What's the point? Nobody is listening, anyway. Why not quit everything and live your life in peace. Who is gonna care? 

 

Me. 

 

I was in a real state. Tired…

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Sep 30 2020

15 Ways to feed your soul this fall/winter during a pandemic

Attitude is everything. 

This past summer I tried to make the most of it. I worked less. Spent more time outside and took little adventures whenever I could. We had friends visit for outdoor swims and I spent time paddling…

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Sep 23 2020

Having Vertigo - What it Taught Me

 

2020 has been a year and a half, hasn't it? So much has happened that it's hard to keep track. There have been good things and not so good things. The virus sits in the latter category.  

 

But there have…

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May 22 2020

Why You Should be More Like a Dandelion

What comes to mind when you think of the lowly dandelion? A pesky weed that breaks up the putting green? Or are you a forager and see a bitter tea or greens for dinner? 

 

The mighty dandelion is one of…

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Jan 16 2020

What is it with the Naked Women

When I first saw the sketch for my album cover Plush Red Chair I laughed. I said in my head,

“I can’t have a pic of a naked woman for my album cover.”

But “Naked Girl,” as I…

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Jan 5 2020

Six Life Lessons I Learned from my Vacuum

I owned an iRobot (Roomba) a decade ago. I loved it. I would gush about it on social media. I loved how it said, "Oh, oh." when it got stuck and made a happy little sound when it…

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Sep 3 2019

My Awesome Retro Photoshoot

I sometimes think I missed my era. The 40’s and the 50’s. Not the house-wifey, stay quiet and in your rightful place part. But the clothes. People knew how to dress back then. Both men and women. Curves were celebrated!…

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Aug 20 2019

The Day My Past and Present Met at a Funeral

Last week I attended the funeral of a friend who passed away from a sudden heart attack. It was sobering, to say the least. Most of us in attendance were gobsmacked. Michael’s death touched us all in a profound…

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Aug 2 2019

Finding My Mojo 

FINDING MY MOJO 

I haven’t written in a while. In a long while. It’s not as though I have nothing to write about. I do. I have two wonderful interviews with artists waiting for me to do something…

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Feb 5 2019

One Simple Act You Can Do That Has Great Impact

Did you know February 7th is “Send a Card to a Friend Day?” What a great day to celebrate! 

Last year I sent cards to a lot of friends. Almost one a week for an entire year. I sent…

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Jan 22 2019

Complaining Cayla Makes a Vow

Are you a complainer? Do you have the complaints department on speed dial? I know I can be at times. I complain about the government. And not my own country! I can complain about finances. A lack of things to…

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Jan 15 2019

IN A WORLD OF FULL OF KARDASHIANS - BE YOU.

We’ve all seen the meme. A picture of Audrey Hepburn or Lucille Ball and the caption “In a world full of Kardashians be an Audrey or a Lucy.” Or to be blunt, have some class. 

But I’d like…

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Jan 8 2019

2019 - The year of self-indulgence. The good kind.

Self-care is important. It ought to be our priority. It’s that whole your oxygen mask first idea. Take care of yourself and you’re better equipped to take care of others. And yet if you’re like me, self-care feels selfish. Indulgent.…

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Jan 1 2019

Growing into 2019

Happy New Year to you! Before getting into the blog, I want you to wish you a fabulous 2019. Full of love, laughter and Divalicious goodness!

 

When I look over the entire year of 2018 it’s a much…

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Dec 29 2018

Next Year I'm Going to be Jewish for Christmas

I used to love Christmas. Everything about it. I loved the presents. Giving. The shopping. I put together the best stockings. There were new pyjamas on Christmas Eve. Puzzles. Games. A Christmas movie. The house was decorated with garlands and…

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Nov 27 2018

Oh, the Thinks You Can Think When You Rethink Your Think!

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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Nov 20 2018

The Lady Sings the Blues - An Interview with Filipino Blues Singer Carolyn Fe

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…

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