Variety. . .

When I was looking through the pictures I took this week I was struck by what an odd assortment of shows we had.


Saturday was a Red Carpet Premiere of a Vampire Film . . .


Wednesday was a literary event with the acclaimed Nigerian writer, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie . . .


Thursday was Nampa Nights with the big band, High Street. . .


Saturday, at Hawks Stadium with the nationally known children's singer, Jana Alayra (and a crowd of about 700 kids!) . . .

And, finally, Sunday out at the base with our friends from the 25th Army Band. . .

It was an interesting week but I'm pretty sure next week will top it. . .

Dusting Off The Vocal Chords. . .

A few years ago I was invited to sing with a few friends at the local George Fox University Graduation. At that time, I sang with Ellen Morse, Lynne Smith, Tresa Redford and Katrina McConaughey. We had such a good time that we made plans to "take it on the road". Of course, with all of our busy lives, the road didn't happen and when we were asked back the next year, we were too busy to commit and turned it down.


When they asked us again this year, I decided to just say yes and figure out how to make it happen. . .

We practiced 3-4 times over the last few weeks and then showed up early this morning ready to sing. . .

In spite of young, unknowledgable, unhelpful sound guys, it went really well. The only thing missing was Katrina.

I guess when we take it on the road this time, we'll just have to stop in Newberg and pick her up!!

Thursday Night With High Street. . .

So Much Work, So Little Time. . .

Summer has arrived and the big events are looming on the horizon. There are always so many details to take care of . . .


The stage needed a little makeover. . .

Besides prepping for upcoming shows, we are in the middle of several projects . . .

It's never-ending. . .

The hardest part is farming my kids out and feeling like I'm neglecting them.

I told Zach today that I'll pay for his therapy when he needs it. Fortunately they don't seem to notice my absence and even look at me funny when I ask them if they miss me. . .

One of these days, things will get back to normal. Whatever that is. . .

A Much Needed Contrast. . .

So, It Was A Bad Day But At Least No One Died. . .

Friday's Photos. . .

First Nampa Nights of the Season!!

A Few Of The Bands We'll Be Working With This Summer. . .

Weird. . .

Sometimes I am reminded of just how different we are from other people. For instance, I don't know anyone who would have two boxes containing sticks of truss in their living room. And if someone DID have boxes of sticks of truss in their living room, would they let their children and their DOG climb THROUGH the truss in the boxes in the living room??? I don't think so. . .

We are so weird that sometimes it makes me cringe. . .

Progress. . .