The Parting Glass for Year’s End

The new year approaches quickly! A few months ago, a co-worker suggested instead of New Year’s Resolutions, we should begin … More

A Badger and a Cheesehead Walk into a Supper Club…

Chad and I recently enjoyed a vacation in Wisconsin. We boarded the S.S. Badger in Ludington, MI and traveled across … More

This past weekend, Kilkenny Corkers opened for the Irish band, One for the Foxes. Thank you to the audience members … More

Recently, I performed at a new venue, the house concert! According to Wikipedia, “A house concert or home concert is … More

I’ve seen many dragonflies lately. They keep appearing around the farm, perched on the screen to the backyard, resting on … More

I recently finished a fascinating book about Mozart, his pet starling (an influential muse for the musical genius), and the … More

It seems like a lifetime has passed since December’s post. Early December brought pneumonia for me, and then after … More

Lately, I have missed my music! While lacking time to do concerts, I still enjoy playing my Strumstick at the … More

Ever since I could remember, our family had a tradition. We would join hands at midnight on New Year’s … More

(My brother’s Flexible Flyer from the 1960s…Mom recycled it into a Christmas decoration) Life is busy at the Murphy … More