Introducing Kilkenny Corkers

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

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

Amid baking tourtieres and gingerbread goats, I’ve dedicated more time to music lately, singing at our local Commission on Aging … 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

Dear Readers, As many of you know, this past fall was filled with challenge and loss. Losing a parent is … 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

In the midst of this busy summer, I have been learning a new instrument, the McNally Strumstick (or as my … More