Showtime

This is blog one of two, as I catch up. 

The week before last, I was sick AND had shows. As per current protocols, one had to be performed virtually. The event benefitting Ukraine through the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York was so important to me and the show organizers. I was very much looking forward to singing with a talented young Ukrainian friend of mine who is truly an inspiration. Thankfully, Russell was able to attend. He played keyboard and sang harmony along with a prerecorded video of me as I sang along with our rehearsal recording of the Ukrainian folk song. The event was a success and I am proud to have participated.

Click here for "Ukraine in Crisis" page on jewishfederations.org

Then I was off to San Fransisco with The Original Stone City Band later in the week. It was a beautiful sunny day and perfect for an outdoor concert in the park. I love the Stone City family and got to visit with relatives too while out on the West Coast!

It was a busy and completely exhausting week which required some recuperation.

Whew!

Love,

T

Moms Don't Get Sick Days

"Moms don't get sick days."  Can that be the whole blog?

I'm back-dating this and I owe you one. I'll have to catch up this week.

Meanwhile, the only pictures I even have from this week are of the art projects that kept Zachary and me busy while we were home sick. I painted this turtle with a toothpick. LOL

Thank you for your understanding.

Stay safe.

Love,

T

Help!

We were in church and it was a quiet prayer moment. I remember thinking, "help." What made it memorable was not the thought itself but what happened the instant afterward. Zachary leaned in and hugged me. Ask and ye shall receive. My request was answered immediately. I smiled to myself.

Shortly after that the priest announced that he had just returned from a trip. He bought Blessed pendants and had left a basket of them in the vestibule for us to take home. They serve as a reminder of a miracle. 

 

Before anyone starts worrying, you should know that I am fine. It's just been a very busy and hectic time. There are multiple shows to prepare for, constant changes in the schedule and more things to do than time to do them all. The world keeps turning and sometimes I just need to sit and catch my breath. I'm good.

I'm not going to stress and we are all going to be just fine. Let's just take a spa day the first chance we get!  :) Also, let's remember help is there when we need and when we ask.

Much Love, 

T

We Did It!

 We got through it.

The boy was fine. He was like, "Bye!" and disappeared around the bend, being led by a small group of older kids, into the building. It was the same, if not even more abrupt the next time, when he took the bus. He was thrilled to be on a bus all on his own. 

BTW this is what low-key, following the bus looks like:

LOL. Other moms actually gave me the idea. I don't know if I would've thought of it on my own, but admit I might have. 

All in all, I'm proud of him. He'll be fine. I will too.

Blessed week everyone...

Love, 

T

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