The Melody Post

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...

“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!

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful celebration bringing in 2019.  I also hope everyone has recovered from the craziness of the holidays and took some time to enjoy the lights.  Our family had our normal Christmas on the 25 th  and then extended out our Christmas through New Years so we could celebrate with the entire family.  By the time it was all said and done I was exhausted!  Nevertheless, it was worth all the effort because there is nothing like having a houseful of kids and grandkids surrounding the table.  Of course, the biggest and best event that took place over the last month was I added another grandbaby girl to my tribe!  Whew~~!  I think I have finally caught my breath and I can now fill you in on some of my melodious thoughts.

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…