No bangles or beads please!

Strange realization the past week or so. I've always been pretty tidy and particular about my apartment, trying to save space whenever possible. But the other day I came home, looked around, and realized I have developed a fondness for - baubles! It's true, over the years friends/fans/students have given me small things, ranging from a doll made out of stones glued together, to a plastic blue sun in a dome filled with water and sparkles that swirl around prettily when you shake it (is there a word for those things? Anyone?) This is disconcerting, since each item is precious and I can't imagine getting rid of a single one. I never understood the little old ladies whose homes are filled with dust-collecting baubles, but it's quickly becoming apparent that I'm not just empathizing with these people, I'm emulating them! Aaaaa! Not sure whether to laugh or worry, so will choose the former.

Otherwise, for those who are keeping track, I've almost finished 9 out of 10 tunes for the new CD! It's been a long process, shaping the style and arrangements and really trying to make it as "me" as possible, but am really excited about the results!

Just for fun, here' s a recent photo by the very talented Gildas Boclé.

Happy Easter! Happy Spring!

Vicki