WINTER BLUES

It has been quite some time since I bloviated about things. And true to form, I can only be up-front and honest with myself and those who read my blogs.

Winter depression sucks.

I thought I could get a handle on it but nope. I know what you will say: “Take Vitamin D”, “Use light therapy”, etc. Yes I do all of that. Fortunately the last two years were not SO bad. This time I am really feeling it.

Unfortunately, we are not allowed to be human in the music industry. We have to paint a smiley face and say things like “Everything’s AWESOME” and “We’re TOTALLY ROCKIN’ now!” Well, yours truly isn’t feeling so awesome or rockin’. Since my birthday (which was good), I’ve been off-axis with a lot. Been questioning things more and more, trying to make sense of the nonsense in this world. Ultimately, I have to do two things…

Focus on teaching which is going extremely well. I have about 30 students spread out over six days. Each one is different, which keeps me from stagnating.

The second is getting a new kitten.

HUH?

Yep, after a few years of being the sole cat, Linus has a new friend named Lyra. Right now, they are avoiding each other, as to be expected. Some hissing, some swatting (nothing bad though), and a lot of hiding! Lyra is a few weeks old, very soft and is quiet (?!) Hardly hear her and when you do, it’s the softest meow. She likes to crawl behind the couch, will come out tentatively, and then dart back. That’s okay, she’s getting used to new sounds, sights, and smells. And of course getting used to Linus, when he feels like coming around.

So while I’m not feeling rather festive or ebullient because of the impending winter season, at least I will be entertained by our new furball. And yes, Prince Linus is still the king.

He’ makes sure of that 🙂