My son called this afternoon to check in and tell me he loves me. Whenever he says those words to me it allows me to believe anything and everything is possible. He has taught me the true (and very real) meaning of unconditional love, something I'm hopeful I will never take for granted.
I'm cuddled up with my Tortie Cat, Tallulah, journaling. In the words of my good friend and amazing guitarist, Gary Goodlow, today was a "good-un."
Time to set the alarm and curl up with T. ... Night, All ...
Peace n' light,
Kep
When I was a little girl (well, those of you who know me realize I have actually never been "little"), I was crazy for horses and saved my babysitting and paper route money to go day ranching at Circle M Ranch on Saturdays. My two girlfriends, Dawn and Lisa would accompany me, our parents would take turns carpooling us to and fro, and we would pack a lunch and go for the entire day.
I had a favorite horse, Meacan. He was a feisty Appaloosa, cinnamon and white with a patch of white over one eye, just like the horses the indians rode in the old Western movies. I enjoyed riding the other horses as we couldn't always have our favorites and each one had something unique to offer. But there was just "something" about Meacan. He would look over at me and we would exchange a mutual look of appreciation. I felt in my heart he adored me as much as I, him.
It was a cold and rainy Saturday but the ranchers were loyal and we all gathered for our morning ride. I was assigned to Blue, a retired [...]
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It's a 'quiet as a mouse' kind of Sunday evening. The trees look like stick figures in the dark, sleeping on their feet, and I haven't seen or heard a car go by for hours.
Living in the country (or should I say, boonies) has its perks. A lot of my friends, family, and clients have mentioned with concern that I must get lonely living outside the perimeter of familiarity - away from civilization as we know it. ( ; But I have found it to be a positive experience thus far. It is very conducive to a creative lifestyle; remote and quiet - plenty of privacy with the exception of an occasional nosey skunk or pair of thieving chipmunks.
Actually, I have always had an appreciation for the simpler things life has to offer and being out in such a rural setting reinforces this. I don't focus on wanting what I don't have but instead, dwell in a comfortable place of knowing the value and importance of what I already have - my loving family, good friends, beautiful clients and a solid roof over my [...]
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Got into Boston a little early yesterday for my appointment with the allergy Specialist, Dr. Wilson. Perused the gift shop at Massachusetts General Hospital and found a couple of cute and unusual things. I was a little anxious about the visit as up to this point every "Specialist" I have been to has informed me that basically my days as an avid athlete would pretty much have to come to an end.
Of course, deep down, I haven't believed that for a second. In the words of my 88 year old client, ... "fooey."
I got into the exam room and Dr. Wilson discussed all the necessary items and variables. I sat quietly bobbing my left leg with hands folded over my lap. When he finished with his questions, the words rushed out of me without thought; "so, what's the deal, am I done with being an athlete? Will I ever be able to resume the activities I love?
He looked over at me rather seriously through his wire-rims, briefly touched his salt and pepper goatee and said, "I don't believe you are done, no, [...]
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Honored and flattered beyond belief to have been informed this morning I've been included in a Dylan "bootleg" compilation. There is an impressive and esteemed roster of artists, including Robert Plant and the Band of Joy, Santana, Lucinda Williams, Bruce Hornsby, Grace Potter, Ron Sexsmith, and many more ... very humbling to say the least.
A cover of, "Cold Irons Bound" was taken from one of my performances dating back to 2004 (yikes) at The Blackstone River Theater, a gorgeously renovated theater in the Cumberland RI area.
Many thanks to all for your support!
Peace n' light ...
Kerri
