Gratitude & Blessings

Here's a peek down a sincerely over-crowded hallway. All of this equipment is for a very important cause. I'm completely humbled and amazed by all of the hard work of the PTs and OTs, speech therapists, teachers, assistants and volunteers that work so hard and are dedicated to doing all that's humanly possible to intervene on behalf of these children, giving them a brighter tomorrow. Whenever I'm fortunate enough to make a day's music visit, I come away with a renewed sense of dedication -- a new awareness of how many blessings are a part of my life. Celebrate!

Coordination: Nancy

Here's my southern belle, sponsor and the coordinator of last week's entire event. Nancy Francis and I met last year @ NAEYC's annual convention in Chicago. We had the opportunity to speak for a few minutes there and plant some seeds for their annual event. How incredible to be treated like royalty. I was told that the host site, Peachtree Presbyterian Preschool is in our country's largest Presbyterian church. It was easy to get lost, but what an amazing facility. What a blessing that the congregation places such a priority on young children and has the vision that their ministry is to support others working with children as well. It does indeed take a village. What a great example for others to follow. And yes. I did get a very big, southern hug and my greeting did include several "y'alls."

Atlanta's Arrangements

Look at me outside of our incredible Atlanta address. Wow. Ooo-la-la!! We had a driver at our beck and call, willing to take us thru the wild rush hour traffic to the greatest Italian restaurant in Buckhead. Memorable to be sure. [OK: true confessions, we did indeed have a driver and he did indeed take us to our restaurant, but he wasn't trained to drive this stretch limo thru the cramped streets, so while that's me @ limo's end -- we didn't get inside it..... we were forced to travel in the shiny black Escalade instead. So close and yet so far! But it was fun to imagine. Practise for the future.]

Proud Preschool Paintings

Be bold. Be proud. Fill the page with color. Paint with vigor. The excitment is obvious. The love of process is evident. Maybe it's time to get out the brushes again. Find some canvas. Fill the world with new ideas -- brought to life with paint.

Happy Dancing Children

I have the best work on the planet!! I still make regular trips into a handful of childcare centers here in town. Before I can get out of my car, there are children waving & bouncing & running up for hugs. It is quite a BIG honor to hold the front door open for me-- as I swing thru with my guitar and big-box-of-surprises! Do you just love the hair-in-flight picture? That's what I call jumping! Then there's the covering of the eyes pic (in anticipation of the upcoming surprise) and then lots of fun with shakers. Just a peek into my day.

It's time for me to be getting myself organized for our upcoming trip to Atlanta. I'm looking forward to presenting there later this week. Reminds me of my new bumper sticker: "Teachers are my heros."

Amerisound Studios: WOW

How fortunate am I? Today was a spectacular, "oh-my-goodness-at-the-recording studio-day". We're hard @ work on a top-secret project that is truly coming together. PROGRESS!! Pictured above are the two men behind this absolutely hush-hush project. Ronn Price is on the left and Dan Green, owner of Amerisound Studios on the right.... and then the three of us taking our own picture at arm's length (golly that technique worked just fine!) It's just so amazing, to have an idea and then to watch it bloom and grow under the genius of an incredibly talented team. Stay tuned....... a mere 6 or 10 months from now, and I'll tell you some of the specifics. There's some seriously brilliant work underway. Keep thinking good thoughts.

Roaring 20's Ballroom Fun

A feather boa, pink gloves, suspenders and we're ready to learn the Charleston! Fun ensued with a costume judging, lots of cha-chas and oodles of goodies on the buffet table. I'm so glad that we were in town to join the festivities. We still turn heads with our "swing" it's our favorite, for sure.