Tales of TFF, Taylor, Dolly and Happenstance

Tomorrow marks five years since I closed on my house here in Nashville, and honestly… I still can’t believe it. Five years sounds like a long time, but when I look back, it feels like a blink and a lifetime all at once. What I see most clearly is how far I’ve come. I’m not the same woman who signed those papers. I look different, I feel different, and I am different. Over these five years, I’ve…

2025 was the Year of the Snake. In Chinese astrology, the snake represents transformation, wisdom, and the shedding of old skin. Looking back, that symbolism feels almost uncanny. This year tested me in ways I never imagined—through loss, change, and challenges both personal and professional. Yet, like the snake, I found myself shedding what no longer served me, learning to set boundaries, and…

Yesterday, two tragedies unfolded—one in Colorado, where a student opened fire at Evergreen High School, and another in Utah, where Charlie Kirk was assassinated during a campus event. Both events shook me to my core. Not because of who the victims were, but because of what they represent: lives lost in moments of senseless violence, and a society increasingly unable to hold space for…

A year ago today, I opened my heart to a possibility I wasn’t sure I’d ever be ready for again. After the loss of my beloved Seymour, the idea of welcoming another dog felt impossible—like trying to rewrite a chapter that had already been perfectly penned. But grief has a way of surprising us. It doesn’t erase love; it makes room for new forms of it. Enter Miss Freckles. She wasn’t a puppy. She…

Tomorrow marks two years since I said goodbye to Lord Seymour Wiener of Nashville. My long-haired mini dachshund, my tiny sovereign, my brave little co-pilot through moves, milestones, and moments I never imagined facing alone. From the snowy streets of Minneapolis to the music-filled heart of Nashville, Seymour was more than a pet—he was family. He listened without judgment, barked with…

7 years ago today, my sister and I took a trip to Phoenix to see my favorite band Tears For Fears. It was my sister’s first TFF concert and only my second.  Little did I know at the time what I was dealing with even though I had all the signs and symptoms. I had a gigantic blood clot in my calf that went up to my groin. I also had two blood clots in my lungs. (Bilateral Pulmonary embolisms) from…

I came upon this quote, and it compelled me to write. It has been a while since I’ve written and that’s something I need to do a better job of. I find a lot of hope and strength in things I read and feel a sense of comfort when I write and can get my thoughts out. This gave me a little more hope because sometimes I feel a bit discouraged when things don’t always go the way I think they should or…

It’s the end of night

Last night Tears For Fears finished up their month-long US tour that started on May 20th in Cincinatti, Ohio. They will be starting their UK tour July 1st in Telford, UK. If I could choose one song that reflects how I am feeling at this moment, It’s the End of Night comes to mind off of their new album The Tipping Point. Mistral came along just like a hurricaneBlew down all the walls and gave me…

Here we are. 2021 is almost over and if anyone remembers how they felt this time last year, do we dare even say what we were thinking out loud for fear of having a repeat of 2021 in 2022? In all honesty, 2021 has been a great year of discovery and growth for me. It hasn’t always been easy, but anyone who knows me and my journey, knows that I am a strong person and always get back up when I’m…

It’ll all be alright

I have been a Nashvillian for almost three months or 89 days to be exact. Some thought I was absolutely insane for choosing a place to move where I didn’t know anyone except for my realtor whom I met through an acquaintance. If you need an excellent realtor, I would be happy to introduce you to mine. Liza Drake helped me find a place while I was living in another state during the pandemic. This…