Jul 27Member-onlyThe First 2022 Camping ExperienceIt’s That Time of Year…like it or not. — I wasn’t too excited about camping off the grid this past weekend, to be honest, although my boyfriend began to prepare two days before we left on Thursday. Yes, I love nature and I love the trees and the river. In fact, until recently, I traversed the woods near our…Camping7 min read
Jul 14Member-onlyThe Magical Oregon Country Fair ExperienceImagine a place filled with peace, love, and joy… — Oregon Country Fair14 min read
Jul 14Member-onlySummer Solstice SoakDreams Do Come True — My heart filled with even more love yesterday. I didn’t think it was possible. My son Stevie hosted his first festival event at Clark Creek along Fall Creek, about 45 minutes east of Eugene. The event was filled with live bands, loads of food and drink for all, swimming in…Summer Solstice Soak7 min read
Jul 14Member-onlyAll We Need Is LoveThere is Still Hope for the World. This past week has been so emotional with ups and downs. But in the midst of all that’s happening, I found real LOVE. And now my heart is filled with love. I’ve also been going through my own personal battle with foot issues…Weddings5 min read
Jun 6Member-onlyOde to Floyd Salas, Writer, Teacher, and Mentor Who Inspired Me to WriteMemorial for Floyd Salas — May 15, 2022, and his Life — Floyd Salas18 min read
Mar 9Member-onlyDay #19 of 100 Days of Ukulele Blog 2022All You Need Is Love — I’m so glad my friend Jeanne requested, “All You Need Is Love.” It’s a perfect song to play and sing right now. I wish everyone in the world felt the same, but not the case. I dedicated this song to my friend Jeanne who had surgery the other day…2 min read
Mar 7Member-onlyDay #18 of 100 Days of Ukulele and Blog 2022Rain is beautiful! The ducks also love the rain! On Amazon Creek in southeast Eugene Oregon. Photo was taken by me a few days ago. One of my favorite rain songs is definitely Rain by the Beatles. I love the message of the song. Everyone freaks out when it rains. I personally…100 Daysuke 20222 min read
Mar 7Member-onlyDay #17 of 100 Days of Ukulele and Blog 2022Paul McCartney and Let It Be — Paul McCartney dreamed he saw his mother and she said to him, “Let it be.” Paul’s mother passed away when he was 17 of cancer. That prompted him to write the song, and the rest is history. His mother’s name was Mary, which is why he refers to “Mother…Paul Mccartney3 min read
Mar 7Member-onlyDay #16 of 100 Days of Ukulele and Blog 2022Under the Boardwalk — Savoy and I had so much fun singing and playing this song together! Under the Boardwalk is the theme song for the Santa Cruz Ukulele Club. For the past two nights, I’ve been able to talk my boyfriend Savoy into accompanying me on his flute, and it sounds wonderful…100 Daysuke 20224 min read
Mar 7Member-onlyDay #15 of 100 Days of Ukulele and Blog 2022The Trees are Drawing Me near, I’ve got to find out why… — Tuesday Afternoon by The Moody Blues is such a magical song because I always think of my daily walks in the woods whenever Savoy and I play it together. His flute adds to the mystical quality of the song and makes it fun. In the end, when he plays…Tuesday Afternoons5 min read