Tuesday is the first day of Spring, and that’s a marker for a change of attitude as the earth tilts - and we with it. I’ve always felt connected to the earth. In general we aren’t very linked to it though since most of us live our lives fairly isolated from the outdoors in comfortable buildings and vehicles. I’ve been watching a series of videos lately about ancient Pueblo culture ruins that has made me think much more about living closer to the earth. It amazes me how Native Americans for the most part understood how to manage the land and our involvement with it for centuries or millennia. I think that happens when you live so closely with the changes that occur in the land and weather. After all, that’s why calendars and star gazing developed - we were trying to understand our relationship to the seasonal changes we felt around us. So what do I feel in my bones this Spring? Well, I feel the beginnings of the energy surge to prepare for a busy growing season on our property and in my work. I’m always amazed how this wave comes over me and drives me to new heights. Even when I feel a little less ambitious there is something inside me with that earth connection that sweeps me up and compels me to go, go, go! I’m hopeful that it will always be there as each year rolls around. How about you? Can you feel the Spring inside you?
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What have I been up to?
I had 9 senior facilities last week, and most of them really wanted to hear the Irish music I was feeling in my blood. The songs of Ireland are so engaging!
My Wednesday online show was Irish tunes, and we did a lot of them with a fun crowd. I even had a little Irish whiskey to grease my throat - as one of those songs says.
My Sunday online show was also Irish music since Sunday was St. Patrick’s Day. It was so much fun, and I had a great audience to help celebrate.
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What am I up to this week?
I have 13 senior facilities this week, and I’m hoping they still want to hear some Irish songs since I’m not quite ready to let those go for another year. If they don’t that’s okay too. I love playing for them!
My Wednesday online show 7-8:45 mountain time will be Spring songs since Tuesday is the first day of Spring. There are so many uplifting and beautiful songs for Spring, and I’m really looking forward to playing them. Come on out if you can!
Saturday I’m playing for another friend’s memorial who was taken too soon. I guess I’m at that age. I’m happy to lend whatever I can to help folks remember and celebrate their loved ones.
My Sunday online show 7-8:45 mountain time will be back to favorites and requests after doing Irish tunes last week. I always look forward to these evenings of great requests and variety with my stellar folks who come out to listen and support me and each other. You’re always welcome!
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That’s it for this week. I did book a few more things I may not have mentioned yet. One is a concert at the La Veta Pines RV Park in La Veta on Sunday, September 1st at 7:00. I’ll reschedule my Sunday online show that week. Another is a concert at the Center for Inner Peace in Pueblo tentatively scheduled for Saturday, May 4th at 7:00 although we may push it to a week earlier. I’ll confirm this week. I also got the schedule for the Yellow Pine Barbecue for the summer. We’ll start on June 13th and go every Thursday until August 8th except for July 4th. They’re not having a barbecue that night. They will also have the annual end-of-season bring-you-own appetizer and beverage evening on September 5th. I’ll have more details as we approach these dates as well as Facebook events. Thank you for your friendship and support.
Best always,
Tom
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Details this week:
Who: Tom Munch
What: playing and singing an online concert of Spring songs
Where: facebook.com/tom.munch and tommunch.com/online-concerts
When: Wednesday, March 20, 7-8:45 pm mountain time
Who: Tom Munch
What: playing and singing an online concert of favorites and requests
Where: facebook.com/tom.munch and tommunch.com/online-concerts
When: Sunday, March 24, 7-8:45 pm mountain time