I haven't been writing many essays this year. In 2025, all my creative juice got sucked up by massage work, home construction, community protests, and music. I also turned forty. Decades ago I envisioned myself publishing some books by thirty, then as time crept consistently by, I made a new goal. An album by forty. … Continue reading I’m Releasing an Album!
Before you figure out a new place, you’re running on first impressions and feel, influenced greatly by your mental state the moment you arrive. Having done very little research on the Caribbean island nation of Curaçao, (typical of most of my travels), I was running on the little information I’d gathered from my dad. A … Continue reading Falling for Curaçao
Sometimes doubting standing my ground.
Leaning into my own support.
Learning how to be a musician.
Revisiting my birthplace, thirty-eight years later.
This week was a doozy. Super moons in rebellious signs, or something like that. So I heard. For me it went from comfortable flow, to sudden shock, to fear, change, and ultimately, acceptance. Another blow to my stable nest. Rent raise, and the reality check that for as much love and time I pour into … Continue reading Welcome to the World, Little Grasshopper
When it hits, you feel no pain.
And the transformational power of grieving well.
Grieving love completely.
Knowing Home 