Friday the 13th, gratitude list, pandemic, thankful

13 Thanks on Friday the 13th

  I won't lie. Life during the pandemic has been a bit stressful, to say the least. So I thought, why not share some things I'm thankful for these days. Thirteen seems a good number. So, here they are, in no particular order: My son noticing and comforting me when I've been sad. My third… Continue reading 13 Thanks on Friday the 13th

chocolate, contest, election

Vote. Vote, now!

Today’s Election Day in the US. Thank goodness the day is almost over. Tension and emotions have been crazy high. Major stores in larger cities have boarded up their windows, in anticipation of potential violent protests. Some schools in Denver are preparing for alternate plans for students, in case there is unrest following the election. … Continue reading Vote. Vote, now!

inspiration, life, life inspiration

A-to-Z Inspirations

This list includes some of my life inspirations, starting with words beginning with the letter A, continuing on to B and so on, and finishing with Z: A artists, autumn, authenticity, aromas B butterflies, books, bridges, beaches C children, craft chocolate, castles, community, challenges, cameras, Chopin, conversations, costumes, culinary cuisines, cathedrals D dreams, daughters, dawn,… Continue reading A-to-Z Inspirations

inspiration, life, musings, writing inspiration

Inspirational Musings and Serenades

Good morning, everyone. It's certainly morning, but I struggle with the 'good' part when I have to hit the ground running at 6 am. For those of you who don't know me very well, I'm not a morning person. I mean, I get my best work done before noon, but not predawn. That's way too… Continue reading Inspirational Musings and Serenades

excellence, perfection, perfectionism, singing, think of me

Tell the Perfectionist Self to SHUT UP

Last night, I participated in a Zoom voice recital hosted by my voice teacher. Maybe that's no big deal under normal circumstances. But the situation was anything but ordinary. I've only had one voice lesson since March, due to the whole pandemic thing. Even after things started opening up again, I didn't resume taking voice… Continue reading Tell the Perfectionist Self to SHUT UP