So Many Dishes

Cooking is my avocation, but music is my vocation. I’m a singer and a retired choral music teacher, so I simply cannot imagine a life without music. And frankly, I don’t want to imagine such a life.

Music, to me, is communication. It’s a way to connect with others. I love the Victor Hugo quote “music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.” For me, at times it’s easier to sing a song than to find the words to say.

I feel privileged to have been able to help young people develop their musical talents and love of music. It has also been a privilege to have worked with—and continue to make music with—some exceptionally talented people. So many enduring relationships have come from making music together. So I credit music with bringing very dear people into my life.

Music is life, and singing is my life. (The friend who shot this video is a good friend but not the best videographer 😄)

I promise I’ll get back to recipes tomorrow!