I just burnt our last bag of microwave kettlekorn popcorn. I hate it when I do that!

I wanted to thank all of those who left such kind and thoughtful comments under my last post. I had to sort of chuckle as I realized that my writings came across much stronger and more depressed-sounding than I had intended. I am feeling great about life and have great hopes for the future. I…

Today started the first day of my second semester of Grad school. It looks like another full semester- I am hoping to cram a lot of classes in this first year so that I can go part time my last semester. This semester I am taking:French 102Italian 102 (as review)Vocal LiteratureVocal CoachingVocal PedagogyVoice LessonsOpera WorkshopOpera…

I posted pictures of the newly painted kitchen on “Our Playhouse” blog for those who are interested.

It took me a week, but I finally finished painting the kitchen. There are still a few small touch ups that are needed but for the large part I am finished. We’re very happy with the results. Here are a few photos: Take note of that beautiful door. See the post below for a before…

I was just flipping through photos deleting any that weren’t worth saving when I noticed this one. I took this picture last summer when we took Lauren and her kids to the West Side Market here in Cleveland. I had never noticed that this man had waved and smiled as I shot the picture. I…

I blog for my family. I realize there are a few friends in Cleveland that check from time to time, and a few friends from H.S. the keep tabs on me, but primarily it is my family who checks daily to see what I might have posted- and it is for them that I try…

We had a little bridal party for Mary yesterday. We all got to see her ring, which is stunning, as well as to eat Crepes, learn about their engagement and future plans, as well as do face masks! Kira, Erin, Mary and I with our green facial masks!

Yesterday, I sang in the Messiah with the Harvest Presbyterian Church in Medina. I sang this gig last year and was thrilled to be asked back. I love the Messiah and last night I was reminded why. Singing “For Unto Us a Child is Born” and “Hallelujah” I am always overcome with emotion and gratitude…

I mentioned in the previous post that the Fam had helped us paint our living room. However, I didn’t really give you a very good glimpse of the final product. Hence this post: Fortunately the lighting was beautiful this morning- Thanks to a good five inches of fresh snow outside. You get a much better…