How time continues to fly and how much change happens in such short periods of time. It would seem that my travels are on hold for awhile. I now find myself enjoying a quiet existence in my small and simple apartment here in Calgary. The winter weather has been a tough mental issue for me to deal with. Physically you just bundle up and layer according to the forecast, but mentally is where the difficulty lies. For the last 2 winters I have been fortunate enough to wait out the Calgary cold in the beautiful southern mountains of India. I did not think that I would be so lucky to do that every winter but I am finding that the pleasure of the company of friends and family here is warmer than the coldest winter days. (Awe. Soft fuzzy moment.) ❤ ❤

What now? I am committing my energies to breathing new life into my piano tuning business again. I considered other ways to pay the bills, but somehow I just keep coming back to the tuning avenue.

Staying put here in town has many benefits. I have invested in a silent mute for my trumpet. It was an AWESOME investment as it came with ear buds and the capability for me to practice anytime, day or night, without disturbing anyone. There is something therapeutic in playing again. The last time I played was for my father’s funeral in 2012. A piece of me died with him and I just could not bring myself to even consider playing again. But with the discovery of this digital silencer mute and the encouragement of my children, music is coming back into my life. Watch for a YouTube channel.

Quick updates are good! Stay tuned and I will keep posting.

MUCH LOVE!