February...the Biggest of Anniversaries

I haven't updated this blog for awhile; there has been so much going on that my head is spinning, and there have been numerous technical difficulties. But things are gradually getting taken care of, fortunately. February marks the one-year anniversary of both the best and worst events of my life in recent years. The 12th marked the one-year anniversary of when I met Jason Reitman and gave him my song "Up in the Air," which has opened so many creative doors for me. And the 15th was the anniversary of when my mom had her accident, a devastating occurrence that led to her death and forever altered the way I look at things. I've talked about both these events extensively elsewhere, so for now I'll just say I reflect on things continuously...but there is something about an anniversary like this that makes you take stock of things. I miss my mom beyond words, and at the same time, I am so grateful to be able to make music now. I've just finished the recording and mixing of my first CD, and it's something I am very excited about, but also realistic about. I worked with limited funds and some daunting circumstances, but I think I've made a worthwhile, entertaining debut. You'll hear the results soon yourself. Meanwhile, I continue to write new songs...finished one about J.D. Salinger which I debuted live at The Grove on Feb. 20, and a new one is in the works that I will probably call "A Question For You"; it has a nice feel to it. I am in fairly constant motion, and definitely constant E-motion these days. I have alot that I want to do, and seemingly never enough money or time to do it. But it's a milestone to get a CD recorded, and I find I am growing more and more comfortable as a performer. Interesting things are on the horizon, and I'm moving ahead at my own pace. An update of the website is in progress...be patient as we try to iron out the considerable kinks in this net pre-order plan.