The Quadratonics! From left to right, Traci Kanaan, Jan Holden, Jeannie Mac, and Chris Bankey. Photo credit: Stuart Holden

Earlier this year, I found myself with 2 pianos.  I tried selling one, but no one was interested after 6 months on the Facebook marketplace and another online dedicated piano l...

My first “exposure” to a nudist community was in January 2009 when I was hired to do a comedy show at a clothing-optional resort.  I had no idea how that one show would change my life.  That one show sent me down a road that would allow me to develop a comedy show that would eventually introduce me ...

After last week’s goal-setting blog, I set some pretty big goals for myself.  And then I looked at my schedule to see when I could work on those goals.  And it hit me…I have a real problem!  

I have not scheduled any time to work on things that are important to me, because I’m too busy running my b...

These popular lyrics are often sung by those bringing in the New Year. Auld Lang Syne is from the Scots language and means “old long since.” In practice, it means “old times, especially times fondly remembered.” Robert Burns, the national poet of Scotland, wrote those words in a poem published in 17...

Ahhh...the holidays!  They're here!  And now, it's time to figure out what the heck is next.  You've rushed around for weeks shopping, preparing food, baking cookies, and wrapping presents.  Your family is on their way, and it's time for the festivities.  Whether your traditions are set in stone or ...

The holidays can bring out the best…and worst in people.   For some, the holidays are all about reconnecting with family and friends. For others, the holidays are a reminder of family and friends that have passed on, or pissed us off. Here are a few tips on how to make the most of the holiday season...

I know it’s been quite some time since you’ve heard from me, but all I can say is that it’s been quite a year! In May of this year, I announced to the world via Facebook that I had been diagnosed with Hashimoto's, a form of hypothyroidism. A friend of mine told me of all the illnesses anyone could g...

Maybe you haven’t missed my newsletter for the last 2 weeks, but I have!  I’ve been insanely busy these past few weeks.  I’m not complaining…but sometimes it gets in the way of writing my blog.  I added teaching two 6-week courses to my schedule.  The courses are 2 hours each, so by the time I prepa...

I’m tired of COVID-19. There, I said it. After two years of masks, vaccines, quarantines, and “science,” we are no closer to “flattening the curve” than we are to seeing Dolly Parton wear an AA bra. I’m not going to quote all kinds of life and death stats, survival percentage rates, and why you shou...

The life I am living right now is very different from the life I had less than 6 months ago. And that’s very different from the life I had a year ago. And that’s very different from the life I had 2 years ago, 5 years ago, and 10 years ago.

I’ve had to make some tough choices about the direction my...