You can't tell from this photo, but I am playing the piano in my bare feet. I find this method of playing the most comfortable for me: I can feel the pedals better and it allows me to "swang" as someone said in the APUS crowd. I know it's been a while since I updated, but look at my last post and you will see mention of SistahNuVizhan's (that's us) concert for APUS (Association for Part-time Undergraduates) at U of T. Playing with Zoe, Rachel and Kit was a blast. It was also a very nurturing experience the way we all came together musically.
So, what have I been up to since that concert?
Many, many, many things, but you know what the most draining and inspiring thing is that I have done? Writing. Yes, writing. Some of you know me from my storytelling in and around town (your little ones certainly remember me when I am out in public), and I've been writing for years, but very little has actually been published; I've been too busy performing these pieces. Well, I revisited some of the pieces that I wrote way, way, back, did some editing and started scribbling some bits and pieces of newness....And other things:
Reunited with Kirk Cooper for donna g's fundraising show (The More the Merrier) at CIUT 89.5 FM. Kirk and I have been giving out those fundraising numbers, sometime sung ("ring them phones..."you better ring them phones", sometimes divided between the two of us (me: 416-946 him: 7800). I also ran into Verlia Stephens from CKLN and chatted with her for a bit during The African Woman and Family. Verlia was helping them out, but it's community radio, so all the shows are in it together.
Surprised?
Who doesn't like a good Marlene Dietrich movie, especially seeing in on a big screen at Jackman Hall? I felt like I was watching Shanghai Express with my mother. She loved those old black and white films...As usual I continue with the Art of Praise Chorale Collective every Tuesday evening. Come join us. No audition/voice training necessary. We're just looking for people with good hears. Hope to see YOU soon.
