Christmastime Is Here

In all honesty, this Holiday season has been a blur. I’m not about to say, “omg I’m so busy,” mainly because I know that everyone has been busy. I have, however, had the chance to take time to enjoy some of my favorite holiday traditions.

The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra presented one of the best Peppermint Pops concerts that I have seen in a long time. Starting in high school and continuing for several years I was a member in the philharmonic chorus. It was always a special event…singing behind a full orchestra, getting to meet some very talented guest artist, and just being a part of sharing holiday spirits with so many people. While I would have given my left arm (I really have no need for it) to be on stage this year, I enjoyed being an audience member. This year one of the two guest soloist was Evansville native Steve Morgan. Mr. Morgan is one of the original members of Straight No Chaser. I am a huge fan of men’s a cappella groups…and these guys are amazing.

Music is always a central factor in this time of the year. From church to NPR broadcasts to singing in the shower…Christmastime is here. Speaking of church, this was the first year I have ever heard Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming with a drum beat added. Oh well…

So…enjoy the Twelve Days of Christmas…Straight No Chaser style!

What if...

What if you had ten words to inspire the next generation...


Ten words to change lives.
Ten words to change history.
Ten words to make the world a more loving place.


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Are you normal?

I’ve always considered myself as normal. Last week I started a normal day in my normal way. I went to work, worked at work, went home for lunch, ate my lunch, returned to work… You get the idea...normal. My last stop for the day was just another normal rehearsal. We tend to be a chatty group so I was not surprised when the conversation turned to current events. Just the normal stuff, you know, the weather and if the health care bill is going to pass. But then someone mentioned Meredith Baxter and her recent disclosure on the Today Show. Everyone had an opinion…but me. Apparently I was the only person who was unaware of her recent coming out on national television. Once I was caught up with the news, the topic of conversation briefly turned to orientation. I seldom pay attention to such conversations, but one comment in particular caught my ear. I heard someone say, “Well I think that is just horrible. I thank God everyday that I am normal.”

What is normal anyway?