Ah, the easy, quixotic life of an artist/poet/[dancer/novelist/insert artsy profession here]. The dreamer, the optimist, that airy-fairy soul unbothered by reality...Wait...which part is easy? Take a walk with me. First, while I may have more flexible work hours than many others do, I generally work 45-60 hours/week...and it's rare that I take a whole day … Continue reading Mel’s Monday Musings: November 16, 2020

"If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you. If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you." (Gospel of Thomas, 70) Sing, write, create, say. Makers gonna make. Trust the process.(You never know who needs to hear or … Continue reading Mel’s Monday Musings: November 9, 2020

I am so proud of America right now. (When's the last time I was able to honestly say THAT??)In the midst of a pandemic, with over 200,000 dead, more Americans voted than at any other time in the past 120 years, if what I'm seeing is correct. The will of the voters is clear: Joe … Continue reading Wednesday on Saturday

Whatever happens tomorrow, remember: Your VOTE counts. And in many cases, those votes (early in-person and mail-in) will continue to be counted after Election Day ends. Don't give up if it takes a while to get results; this is NORMAL. It just doesn't feel like it when Cheetolini is trying to push for a definitive … Continue reading Mel’s Monday Musings: November 2, 2020 (ELECTION EVE)