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Infectious Optimism—Leadership—and Musical Innovation!

Let me start by asking: “How are you?? How are you holding up during the pandemic?!?” This has been an extremely crazy and challenging time for the world and I am sure many are suffering from loneliness, boredom, and stress. I know that I felt a bit nervous after the stay-at-home order was announced and everything began to change. I wondered if I would still have a job, I was concerned about my youngest daughter’s education, I worried about my grown children, their jobs and families, my heart ached for my daughter who is in the Navy aboard the USS Harry Truman, unable to come to shore-- and the list goes on and on and on... I do have faith that we will look back in awe of this situation, and we will pull from it lessons that will last a lifetime. As many of you know, I have been finishing my degree and wrapping up a leadership certificate. I recently had to write a paper about how my leadership journey was going--you know the type--a reflective paper to make sure yo...

Hello Roaring 20's--Here's to Health, Happiness and Lots and LOTS of Peace!!

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” --   and I hope everyone has enjoyed all the Holiday festivities and you are looking forward to a fantastic 2020!

Summer Fun--Lots of Changes--and a Life Well Lived

What a year!  Moreover, what an incredibly busy several months I have had—  first and absolutely the best... another grandbaby! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!  ...then there is  school (I’m finishing a degree),  there was a pesky little health issue (surgery), and I just bought a house, so I have been actively moving into the new place~whew!    Everything has finally settled down a bit, so I am going to take a moment and write to my amazing community of music lovers. 💓🎵❤️

Idaho—Truly a Treasure—Glimmering with Talent

Hello music enthusiasts! Can you believe that it is already Mid-July? —the sun is shining, the parks are vibrant with playful children, the rivers are embracing all the eager floaters and...  the music lovers of the Treasure Valley are looking for fabulous venues overflowing with talent.  It is true that our area has been dubbed  The Gem State  because of all its natural beauty and resources—however, I’m here to tell you that this title also applies to the abundance of gifted musicians speckled throughout our basin—THEY are truly the hidden jewels of our community.   Working in a music store, I have the privilege of brushing shoulders with many brilliant performers.   It is for this reason I have decided that once a month I will compile a list of different artists that I feel deserve a big shoutout from little ol' me.  So, let’s get started…