Kapa’a, Kauai, March 2019 His music washes over me like a gentle wave.  Her storytelling, sweet and rich, connecting the man, the music and the passion.  They complement each other…knowing each rhythm and beat of life in the other. Slack key guitar and ukulele.  The evening, the music and the moment…a gift. It was more… Continue reading  Ua ola loko i ke aloha

An unremarkable Saturday, my usual running around. Radio on, cruising and ruminating on my to do list. And so grateful that I am still able to do just this…the routine…the mundane…the unremarkable. I have learned to push back on the inevitable creep of fear and uncertainty that sneaks in to undo me. But not always.… Continue reading “Remember”

Grandma benefits include watching kid movies with the little ones!  I’ve seen “Moana” at least 25 times, and many, many other classics of course, but the one that I have slowly fallen in love with is “Bolt”.  It’s a story about a girl and her dog, Bolt, who are the “actors” in a superhero cartoon. … Continue reading Barking at the Moon

There is no greater way to move me than the pairing of powerful words and creative music!  My latest obsession is with rock violinist, Lindsey Stirling.  Her story is one of persistence and passion.  In a competitive and cluttered music industry, she built her musical success by way of YouTube, where her creativity and unique… Continue reading “Something Wild”

“Live Life” by Zayde Wolf Sometimes I just start singing the chorus of this vibrant song…what could be more inspiring than these lyrics… “Live life, like I never have…live life through the good and bad” Maybe it is because now more than ever I have needed this reminder…it’s been a tough few weeks.  I’m not… Continue reading “Live Life”

  A toast to all my Irish friends and my colleagues who are Irish at heart!  Since my first Guinness at O’Donoghue’s, to my favorite Jameson at Palace Bar…nights in Dublin were always spirited, fun, with plenty of heartfelt music, good drinks and wide open arms of friendship! I cherish the memories…here’s to you my… Continue reading The Dublin Pub Crawl

Judy Collins is still top of my playlist.  She is remarkable and at 77 years old, she is still creating and performing music all over the world.  She has inspired and thrived in the music community for more than half a century! Her voice is still as angelic as always. Her original compositions continue to be… Continue reading Stars in My Eyes, Judy Collins

I’m dedicating this 1978 song by Andrew Gold to my girlfriends! Thank you for being a friend!  I love traveling this journey with you! About the song…Andrew Gold wrote this iconic song in just under an hour.  He said it was “just this little throw away thing” but it became much loved, in a kind… Continue reading Thank You for Being a Friend!

  Hauntingly beautiful…”Lágrima” – is central to the theme of my recent good read “The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto” by Mitch Albom.   I was not familiar with the piece or the composer, Francisco de Asís Tárrega…I had to hear it…had to know more. “Francisco de Asís Tárrega (21 November 1852 – 15 December 1909)… Continue reading Lágrima

  You may recognize the beginning of this catchy tune from a 2015 Delta Air Lines commercial about a business traveler…I totally related to the travel angst but mostly I was just taken by the charm and wit of the score. I had to know more about this music.  I uncovered The Free Design, a… Continue reading “Love You” The Free Design