I Feel Giddy

     Extra! Extra!  Folks are going to be reading about the singing news woman. 

Weeks ago, I sat down with Matt Ehlers, a reporters with the News and Observer.  We talked about my new passion around singing, and what I’ve been doing to prepare my voice for opportunities to perform publicly.  At that time we weren’t even sure if such a feature would be accepted by the editors.  Matt was doing his background work.

   The good news is that Matt got the green light.  He and a photographer documented my equipment set up and sound check routines, and then later they showed up to get the rest of the story at showtime.  A day after that, Matt and I met again for the interview.

     Tomorrow, I and the rest of the newspaper readers will be reading all about it. 

I can’t even begin to fathom the fallout from the news article.  Who can say today?  I know the desires of my heart are being realized and I will accept with gusto whatever happens next that advances chances to sing.

     In this moment, I can’t stop thinking about my dad,  Frank Saulsby.  This dream is as much his as it is mine.  He has always, since I was a baby, believed I was a gifted singer.  He’s told me in the past that he regrets that he did not guide and steer me towards the study of vocal arts in my younger years.  Well, I tell him that I believe it wasn’t my time then.. it was not my season.  I don’t think I was ready then.  I sure as heck am ready now!

     Singing is such a thrill for me.  It’s my intention to continue down this road.  Here’s what I know to be sure:  I’m on a journey that’s affording me a richer, fuller, more exciting life.  I couldn’t ask for more.

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