A week ago, the crotch wore through in my favourite pair of cords….devastating. I knew it was getting close to happening but I wasn’t prepared. I have no idea what to do now because I dislike shopping and finding pants I really like is tough. I have this habit of making outfits I love and wear the hell out of… & then having to start all over. Perhaps this is true for other things. Maybe feelings about one thing get worn out and need replacing or adjusting….other habits too.

I DID replace my wallet last week though, which I haven’t done in over 6 years. I found one with a cassette tape on it. Maybe that’s kinda like moving on but taking what is familiar with me. I made some pretty sweet mixed tapes back in the day………I remember when high speed dubbing was brilliant.

Oooooh change. his particular April found me in such a way that I can now see what has taken place. I recognize what has served me and I’m more ready for the changes that have been waiting patiently for me to relinquish my defenses, so they could just simply take place

I am currently obsessed with Anais Mitchell’s “changer” song….”I know that love is a stranger, I know that changes come, I know that love is a changer..” ( Sante Fe Dream is also killing me…the whole record is amazing)

What a great couple of months. Highlights of March include two lovely Toronto shows with David Myles & a grand show in Boston with a fine crop of special guests including opening act Chris O’Brien & my fave singers Rose Polenzani, Jennifer Kimball, Meg Hutchinson, Austin Nevins on guitars, Miriam Krauss on viola, Alan deLespinasse on cello, Jack on stand up bass, and the one and only Fred Harris on drums ( passim by photos cindy howes). Ended the month at the Loyalist City Folk Festival in Saint John NB.

April was Easter in PEI with all the fixings (including a snow storm??). I played a lovely show at the Union St Café in Berwick NS then headed to meet up with Jess Clemons in Burlington, VT……landing back in Boston where I opened 3 shows for the incredible Cheryl Wheeler. I then became a back up singing MACHINE: first at an Elvis Costello Tribute, with Session Americana at Lizard Lounge, with Edie Carey at TOAD and with Joel Ninesling at his CD Release. With one day break I made it home in time to sing with Jenn Grant at the glorious show for her new CD Orchestra for the Moon! In between there I celebrated a special day with food, friends and the Big Apple Circus. (thanks pals!)

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaand scene.

The summer is shaping up and I’m looking forward to not only warm weather but lots of neat and scattered shows. Keep an eye on the calendar.

I may never stop getting attached to clothing items, so perfect I can’t help but to wear them every day, but I am all for the evolution of the heart, the acquisition of wisdom and the getting lost every now and again. Maybe mum will patch my cords for me.

In my player: Anais Mitchell (The Brightness), Cheryl Wheeler (all), Jenn Grant (Orchestra for the Moon)

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