Under a rest

Hello everyone! I have not forgotten about all of you.   I did have a rest from recent gig activity and thought I'd tell you some about that. I was sick last week and then we had a big snow storm, those two things slowed life down a lot.  I think the rest did me some good though and I've been reading a lot and preparing for more future gigs. People often ask me, "do you ever have time to rest? what do you do to relax?" and the answers are within.

I have been enjoying having some quiet times at home with my cats (you all know Jasper, his mother Abilene does not like to be in the limelight). I have been practicing for future gigs too. Really my work never stops --either I am practicing or creating or networking or searching for more new ideas.

I do have some exciting news to share which is that I am working towards being an Artist in Residence for Albemarle County Schools. I would be teaching American songs to kids in elementary and middle schools. Everything from Appalachian to blues, pop, folk, country, etc. The songs will be taught in a historical context to help the kids learn in new ways about American heritage. I have a demonstration to give next Monday and I'll let you know how things develop! Surely, I will be blogging here about my experiences.
Hope everyone is doing well in bloggersville! Thanks for stopping by!