Imagine all the human connections that could be made but for all the trauma.

Look, I’m a voracious reader. I want to read most of the things. But this one is *rough.*

Here’s your giant dog greeting for the day.

I ate soup today.

I got new tennis shoes after, like, 15 years and lemme tell you what a difference it makes.

Here’s a reminder to put a little drizzle of sesame oil in your rice krispy treats.

Jobs asking for letters of reference at the outset? I thought we stopped doing this?

I’m doing a deep dive into copyright law for the MBA, and let me tell you, I’m not built for law.

I’m performing at the Midsouth flute event in April. I have to figure out which piece I submitted. Whoops!

I heard live music last night and now feel alive again. Funny how that works, isn’t it?

I’m going to a concert tonight and I really want to pregame with a nap.

I’m planning a short tour for fall 2026 but don’t have a location yet. I’ve never been to Oklahoma, Oregon, or New England. Anyone have contacts in any of those places?

Flute sectionals all day today. I’m wiped out.

No NFA convention for me this year, as my proposal was declined. Trying to get that new music out there and performed, so if *you* run a festival, let’s talk!

I can’t resist a political-true crime-conspiracy story.

Article done. I’m sleeping on it and will submit it tomorrow.

Festival application submitted.

Next music MBA class is music business structure. I’m actually interested in matching my experience with whatever is presented in the class.

Also, steroids are working on my back after almost three weeks of injury! I have all the energy and definitely can’t sleep!

One more job application submitted!

It’s Challenger day. One of my earliest memories. The recorded launch was replayed regularly and often in my house, along with my father’s recitation of the news broadcast.

Today: article drafted. Back still thrown out. Practiced @everettem.bsky.social piece. Will probably record it this weekend. There’s my exciting update.

Finished an MBA class, submitted a job application, recorded a bunch, worked on music by @everettem.bsky.social, graded all the things, worked on Yellowknife trip.

Hunter S. Thompson’s cause of death being reexamined wasn’t on my 2026 bingo card.

Anyone else see the gremlin on the wing? No? Just me?

I’m going to pack for a trip while I’m margarita tipsy and then see what I end up with when I get where I’m going.

Ok, festival proposal submitted. Fingers crossed. We’ll see.

Life lately according to the good ol’ biofeedback app:

Bless Oregon’s heart.

I’m an IU person and this is nuts.

Just hanging out with Judith.

My squishy trauma brain finally let me finish Stranger Things. I know some folks were disappointed. I’m good with it; coming of age, hero’s journey, etc. Inconsistent or missing details don’t bother me.

I had to cut back my Ipsy subscription to every other month because it got to be A Lot but I just got a new box and what a lovely attempt against the ravages of aging and obsolescence.

I’d also probably be more productive if I hadn’t woken up with Kpop Demon Hunters music in my head every day for the past six months.

I’d get so much more accomplished if I didn’t have a mental processing requirement of at least two (2) business days.

I’m working through some excellent recent suggestions but — if anyone has flute music they’d like me to consider, please feel free to send it my way.

Also, one of my spring classes looks like it unfortunately won’t make, so if anyone needs someone to teach an online section of music or humanities, I can probably assist.

I’m starting to put together some recital programs, so if you’ve got flute music, feel free to send it my way.

The small children just requested to watch The Birdcage. Thank goodness I’m doing something right.

I’m updating my press kit. Have you seen any EPKs lately that you think are just fabulous? Or effective? Or just cool?

Tomorrow begins one of my very favorite things: the annual Twilight Zone marathon.

As a mother, the absolute unfettered behavior of these children in Stranger Things blows my mind. Yes, I know “times were different.”

I didn’t get the job, dang it.

Wasn’t expecting Nietzsche and Sartre in my MBA reading, but I’ll take it.

Quarterly planning for Q1 2026 is done. I should probably, like, relax for a bit or something.

True crime podcasts + empty gym

Focaccia!

Almond rolls!