In the spring of 1999, I had a big decision to make. I had been accepted to all three colleges I applied to, the three best schools in the state for music education (debatable, of course, but approved by all my music teachers). Ithaca was out; though I loved the school, it was much too […]
Perspective
9/11: The Memories, The Fear, The Life Ahead
Reading Jeff Goins’ beautifully written post Remembering September 11: A Reflection inspired me to write my own memories of 9/11. I was in my junior year of college at Crane School of Music. As usual, I was in the Crane building for the entire morning. The first I heard of the planes crashing was before my […]
Oceans And Lakes
I love being near water. Oceans, lakes, rivers- they all nourish my soul and replenish my spirit. My dream is to one day live in a house on the coast. I don’t need an actual beach, just a cottage on a hill with a view of the ocean and a screened-in porch. I am naturally […]
I’m a Blond
I’m a reasonably intelligent person. I have grades, degrees and even an award or two to prove this. But every once in awhile, I do something so stupid as to remind me that while I may be intelligent, I’m also blond. I’m not very blond. My hair is the color of dark honey with a […]
Thoughts While Moving Furniture
This afternoon, my husband and I spent a good chunk of time moving furniture out of our bedroom and dining room in preparation for Redoing Floors, Part 2. Here’s what I was thinking about as I lifted, pushed and pinched my fingers:
The Seventeen Year Cicada
Here in the Hudson Valley, we are experiencing cicada season. For those of you who are unfamiliar with this little creature, it is a large insect that spends most of its life below ground. After several years, the adult cicadas emerge and spend 4-6 weeks above ground before laying eggs for the next cicada cycle, […]