Finally Getting Caught Up
I knew I was late getting to this and then I realized I hadn’t done it AT ALL last year. What the…?
I have been thinking about these for almost a month now and it’s time to commit them to writing. Scary, because then they become “not just imagined”.
Writing
I published my book last May! Man, that was a long haul but so worth it. I learned a ton and want to do more and am now learning marketing. Yikes.
“Buc Buc, Mama Duck!” is available on Amazon, Barnes and Nobles.com and my website https://www.dancesintherain.com/store/ Free shipping and I pay the taxes; such a deal!
I made my Christmas card this year, too, so maybe this heading will have to be re-named “writing and art”.
Music
Still fussing with the violin, much to Pippin’s chagrin.
Working my way through more advanced bodhran lessons. I am constantly surprised at what there is to know.
I returned to my lap dulcimer; a beautiful instrument I bought at an arts fest just before I moved out. Heart of Gold, she is.
An old friend taught me to play the bass fiddle (and we cracked up putting it back into the soft gig bag; a process she calls “dressing the drunk”). From my years in the Emergency Department, it’s pretty accurate and thankfully less smelly.
Toad graciously loaned me his bass guitar/amp and here I am, playing a guitar. I didn’t think I could, but it’s so percussion-y (and only 4 strings) so it seems to be working out.
Thank you, Creedence Clearwater Revival for that do-able bass on Bad Moon Rising.
I just love all the instruments and in my next life I will begin playing at a younger age.
Paying It Forward
I always travel with a few copies of my book and give them away.
Sometimes at work a kiddo comes in sick or hurt and I can make their day a little bit better with “Buc Buc, Mama Duck!” I love seeing them leave clinic with it in tow.
It makes my heart happy.
Getting Stronger
I. Love. Weightlifting.
That is all.
Other Things
Make my business more real. I am not quite sure what this is going to entail. Reading about small businesses. Writing things down. Doing. Re-doing. It’s a process.
Book more acting roles. I have been in a few productions and my favorite was “The Guest”, Taylor Mott’s capstone project at University. She is re-editing and when I get a link I will post it here. It was a blast to make: good people, fun story and good memories to last a lifetime.
Drink more tea. Truthfully, I would like more High Tea, but I will have to settle for “a cuppa” at home with my good china. While I wear my tiara, of course.
What are your intentions for this new year, this new decade?
Whatever they are, go out there and be the good in the world.
You are needed.
