Life Moves Slow, but the Life Within it Changes So Quickly
I was just writing a letter of love to a friend of mine who had a miscarriage last week…and as I sealed the envelope with a gentle kiss, I had […]
Read moreFirst song I ever wrote
| 1 Comment on First song I ever wroteThe Pasture (written by me, Sara Hickman, for my grandma and grandpa, Martha and Al Hickman in 1970 when I was seven years old…I still have the original sheet music […]
Read moreWrapping Gifts
For upcoming birthdays Sending cards to loved ones far away Getting ready to make a set list for tonight About to clean out the van Whoo! It is hard to […]
Read moreTalking With Magda
There are rays of light in this world. People who shine no matter where they are in their life. People who can find the brightest star in the darkest of […]
Read moreAccounting
I’m balancing our checkbook. And io is outside picking flowers. Which one sounds more fun to you? Off to add to the bouquet.
Read moreiolana’s up so the gig is up
| 3 Comments on iolana’s up so the gig is upwe’ll make breakfast together, now….gosh…i am really tethered to this computer…i’m sure she will think this is wierd that every half hour i have to dabble at the keyboards. here […]
Read moreLily’s Show
I forgot to mention Lily’s rock-n-roll camp ended Thursday, with a gianormous concert at the Broken Spoke that night. Her band was called SLEEP ROCKER and rock they did… Lily […]
Read moreBreakfast in Bed
Lance and iolana are sleeping, still. I think I will surprise them with Hello!Kitty chocolate chip waffles in bed. With some fresh cut flowers from the garden. A wee pitcher […]
Read moreGooooood Morning, Blogathon!
Ah, the sun isn’t even blogging yet, although I sense it will be curling it’s rays upon it’s own keyboard within thirty two minutes… What will the day bring? How […]
Read moreI Will Remember You, Everyday
We performed live on KGSR yesterday, and can I just say that Bryan Beck is a true gentleman? Not only that, I can tell he genuinely loves what he is […]
Read moreChuck Rainey
this is chuck rainey…he has played bass with aretha franklin to elton john…he’s awesome…when i went up to meet him after he spoke on saturday, when i introduced myself, he […]
Read moreSeattle/Ellen/Seattle/Ellen
| 1 Comment on Seattle/Ellen/Seattle/EllenYou know, when you are walking down the sidewalk of a blustery city by the sea, try this little sea chanty with each step you take: Seattle (left foot) Ellen […]
Read morePure Frank
| 2 Comments on Pure Frankmorning comes and the phone rings, and an adventure into delight unfolds with a newfound soul named frank. my little dog curled at my feet, and the mockingbird trilling outside […]
Read moreKetchikan? You betchikan!
| 2 Comments on Ketchikan? You betchikan!Hey, Ellen! Lance, my husband, has come up with this catchy Ketchikan phrase…Doncha love it! I’m gonna get a t-shirt made up just for you…ok, and one for Lance…and me…and […]
Read moreEllen, I’m Off to Alaska…
| 2 Comments on Ellen, I’m Off to Alaska…Lily says to me the other day (and, mind you, she’s only 9)…she leans over and says, “When I have a husband, he will have humility, and he will respect […]
Read moreThe Snipping, The Drying, The Wetting, The Combing Salon
| 3 Comments on The Snipping, The Drying, The Wetting, The Combing SalonHave you ever heard of this salon? I didn’t think so. Because unless you have a 5 1/2 year old daughter, I sincerely doubt you have experienced an in home […]
Read moreI Have To Laugh
| 1 Comment on I Have To LaughLast Thursday: Played at the Buda Public Library outdoors at a pavillion. Tee-riffic! Last Friday: Drove to Frisco and played Frisco Grooves….I was the kick-off performance and kick-off we did […]
Read moreThe Bat Man
jonathan friedman is an EXCELLENT human being, and is now in charge of saving the bats!!! Bat Conservation International’s mission is to teach people the value of bats, to protect […]
Read moreEddy & Alice
This my keyboardist, eddy, and his fabulous angelic mom, alice, the night we played dan electros!
Read moreI Need A Miracle Of Angels
| 3 Comments on I Need A Miracle Of AngelsLife is a twisty turn of unexpecteds. You can have a vision, you can believe and build and aspire to making the vision a reality, and, yes, the vision can […]
Read moreThe Homeless Song/Dumpster Cake
| 1 Comment on The Homeless Song/Dumpster CakeTHE HOMELESS SONG After we left Clifford’s memorial at Antone’s, Lance and I were walking to have dinner when we stopped to talk with a homeless man. He asked us […]
Read moreA Motherlode of radio
Dear Super Pal Universe, Many of you, over the years, have said to me: “I’d like to hear more of you on the radio…” Well, this is your chance! This […]
Read moreClifford Antone
| 1 Comment on Clifford AntoneA one of a kind man has passed away today…Clifford Antone, the legendary supporter of the blues…the man who created Antone’s records and the forever club of the same name […]
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