January 17, 2010
I almost didn’t go. I have been feeling down with all the misery and devastation in Haiti front and center in my life. This weekend, I didn’t want to go out of the house unless it was necessary.. like there was something bad with enjoying life.. like I couldn’t have two emotions going on ...
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April 4, 2009
"IF WE’RE GROWING, WE’RE ALWAYS GOING TO BE OUT OF OUR COMFORT ZONE." –JOHN MAXWELL I am in a good position to blog about experiencing fear, and going on with the show anyway. Read on friends, and you’ll understand why. I was out of my comfort zone Thursday night at the Durham Performing Arts Center. ...
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March 12, 2009
"One person can make a difference, and every person should try." –John F. Kennedy This week I was especially touched when I performed before wounded veterans at the VA Hospital in Durham. There were not quite as many women and men in attendance. They told me some of the patients just wanted to sleep in, ...
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February 22, 2009
"There is a place for you if you want to step out and leave "comfort city." –Unknown Yesterday I had a full out rehearsal with Moment’s Notice for the upcoming gig at the Irregardless Cafe in Raleigh on Saturday night. It was a time to work out the beginning and endings of the songs– uber ...
Tags: gig, musicians, sing, songsMy Musical Journey, The Personal Side