Dear Reader , How are you doing? I hope you and your loves are well and happy. I'm so excited! we may actually get some real snow in the next 24 hours. Crossing my fingers . . . Please join me when I go live next: Medicine Music Celebrations of Love and Light In this time of year when there's so much happening on the outside, I invite you to take a moment for yourself, to soak in the love within and all around. During these free Insight Timer live stream events, I'll share heart-centered...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, on this Thanksgiving Eve, I am counting our connection as one of my blessings. Thank you for being in my life. I have always thought that this is a good season to go inward and be still, and yet I seem to always figure out how to make myself very, very busy. 🧐 Recently, I heard from several folks who typically come to Soul Soirées, and they’re not able to make it to the next couple of gatherings because of holiday activities. So, I am taking the hint that this may not be the time...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Community Music Medicine: Songs for Hope and Peace 7-8:30PM Saturday November 9, 2024 United Church of Christ, 300 Union St, Northfield, MN 55057 The UCC has generously opened their space for this spontaneous gathering. Come for an evening of singing and sharing from the heart. ALL your feelings are welcome. Your whole Being is needed on this path. I will share some of my songs and lead a few sing-alongs; There will be a few well-chosen readings by community members, and my friend Mary...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Friend, Just a very quick note about my upcoming lives and the next Soul Soiree, both of which happen next this coming Saturday!! The Soul Soiree is at 7:30pm at the Northfield Depot in Northfield MN USA. Register Now November Live Streams on Insight Timer: Medicine Music for coming home to YOU🍁🍂 Join me for an intimate sharing of heart-opening and uplifting songs for spontaneous fun, connection, hope and healing. If inspiration sparks, I may even make songs out of the words you share...
5 months ago • 1 min read
watch for what arises when everything is falling A massive grandmother silver maple we recently met growing alongside the Cannon River. the photo doesn't really do her justice. Dear Reader, My heart is with our brothers and sisters who are affected by the storms in the south of the US, and those who are preparing for yet another wave. I can’t imagine what it must be like. And yet I’m also feeling struck and deeply inspired by the stories of courage, kindness, connection and mutual support...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Dear Friend, Happy Equinox! I wanted to send a quick reminder about a couple of in-person and online events coming up very soon. 7:00pm Tonight (9/22): Aidan and I open for Prairie Home Companion favorites Prudence Johnson and Dan Chouinard at the Northfield Arts Guild Theater. Get tickets. 9:30am This Coming Thursday (9/26): I'll be going live on Insight Timer. Join here. 7:30pm Next Tuesday (10/1): Aidan joins me to co-host the second Soul Soiree at the Northfield Depot. Register here....
7 months ago • 1 min read
Wait! there's even more fun coming! Goofing around with Aidan Dear Reader, After I sent my last email to you, a couple of other fun opportunities popped up to share the music I've been working on with my son Aidan. In Person: We'll be offering a popup performance at Hot Spot Music in Northfield this coming Saturday after the monthly Open Mic. This event is free to attend, and we'll collect donations which will benefit Hot Spot Music's Patio Project. Open Mic is from 5-7, our performance is...
7 months ago • 1 min read
September Music News Dear Reader, Tuesday night we had a magically sweet time at the first Soul Soirée at the Northfield Depot. The acoustics in the space were amazing. But there was something really profound that's difficult to put into words. It's like what one participant shared. He said that previously when he heard the word "Oneness", it used to sound cheesy to him. But in the circle, he said that he could feel that Oneness wasn't just a word -- it was a direct experience, and a really...
7 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Friend, ❤️ I hope you’re doing well and enjoying your summer. I've been amazed at the beautiful weather here. The photo above is from a walk in a nearby prairie one evening that was just gorgeous. I returned from visiting family in late July. The trip gave me the opportunity to step outside my 'bubble', and be with family members on the other side of the political and idealogical conversation from me. It was a balm on my soul to feel how connected we are, how much love there is — in...
8 months ago • 1 min read
