Solstice. We always acknowledged and quietly celebrated this day. It was the Celt in us. Winter was hard on me, and the mid-point of Solstice gave me hope that we were on the other side of it. I welcomed this day. We’d always play Jethro Tull’s “Solstice Bells” and then continue playing Tull music the rest of the day. He was one of Dwight’s favorite musicians. This morning I played “Solstice Bells” and then moved on to “Songs from the Wood”, a favorite album of Dwight’s. A few songs in, I recognized a specific guitar percussive technique and it was…

11 months 💔 Things are getting better. I think. The last 6 weeks or so were getting a bit easier, but the upcoming holidays are making it harder, again. I was trying to stay positive about it, but I just can’t swing it. Our best friend moved out of state Tuesday. Our goodbye Monday night was emotional. We’d been a trio for 25 years. This year we’ve all parted ways in some fashion. It’s been a difficult week. I bought a small table-top tree. There are days when it makes me smile and days where I want to chuck it…

This past week, I completed and delivered the first piece of fine art I’ve created this year. It was a custom piece made for a client as a Christmas gift, so I can’t show it, but it gave me a feeling of accomplishment and reminded me of the deep passion I once held for photography & digital art. I also visited the new home of my brother and sister-in-law this week. They’ve been busy putting things in their place and adding decorative pieces and touches. I’d gifted them an art piece as a housewarming gift, and when I visited last,…