The First Time I Experienced Death and a Funeral

I'm not sure how many people remember their great grandparents, but assume the numbers are quite small, especially for my generation and those before, when teen pregnancy was far more rare than it is today. The last of my great grandparents, passed away when I was of pre-school age. I have a few vivid memories of visiting my great-grandmother, Rosa Huckeby's house (that’s grandma and my great-grandpa Blaine in the photo). I remember her being […] Read the Full Article »

The Day My Voice Was Stolen & I Never Sang Again

Back when all my mom's side of the family would still get together for the holidays; a younger cousin was always the center of attention. She was cute, bossy and if she wasn't the center of attention, she'd hold her breath until she turned blue until she got the attention she felt she deserved. Seriously! I even remember hearing members of my family talk about her passing out from holding her breath once. It obviously […] Read the Full Article »

Holiday Music Schedule 2015 on SiriusXM and DishNetwork

All you early birds looking for the 2016 Holiday Music list for DishNetwork – I have the new schedule posted here I know many people think it’s a bit too early for holiday music, but for me, it’s never too early! I love filling my surroundings with happy tunes and there’s nothing happier than Christmas music! For those with a SiriusXM subscription, you’ll have additional Holiday music channels available soon as they begin rolling out […] Read the Full Article »