A Snowy Winter's Day

Despite the calls of the last week for another Snowpacoplypse, the snow that feel during the night of January 11 to the morning of January 12 wasn't all that bad. In fat, it was just another winter storm, where the temperature was brisk, and there was 3-4 inches of snow. To celebrate the season, I thought I would bring you a cover of a Tori Amos song, Winter, sung by a favorite, Casey Stratton.



When I look out the back door of the house, I see a farm that, for the moment, is fairly covered in white, with a glistening sheen of moisture. It will soon be a coating of ice, waiting to be cracked like a coating on a tasty creme brulee. Only instead of getting to a creamy goodness, you will end up with a bunch of mud.




The trees have been frosted with the snow, reminding me of when I was very young, and my mother set up a flocked Christmas tree, covered with fake snow. But that could be I was already thinking about my youth, when I would be ever-so-excited about having a snow day off from school.



Happy Winter, everyone.

New Follower - Wendy & News

I'd like to welcome Wendy Lane Bailey to the Soundtrack family. Wendy is a New York City-based singer and arts advocate, a very busy lady indeed. She also has a blog, Too Well Read, found here, that she shares with Laurel Massé, founding member of the great Manhattan Transfer. They discuss things musical and otherwise, so give it a peak. You can also check out Wendy's website here.




In other news, we've had lots of snow on the East Coast. Far more than I'd like to think about, to be honest. But it did push the talented and adorable Tom Goss to make some of his tee shirts available for a 40% discount for a limited amount of time.



A very special favorite of mine, SIRPAUL, announced on Twitter and FaceBook that he has finished working on a new release. The new one, Music & Me, does not have a definite release date, at least that I know about, but I hope to contact him soon and get more details.



Gareth Asher, recently featured on the blog, has released a single, Love Will Come To You In Return, available for download at his website here. The song is beautiful, and I am glad I DL'ed it. The money goes to the protection and stewardship of the Chattahoochee River, it tributaries and watershed.



Don't know if you heard [insert eyeroll here],but we had a bit of snow here. How exciting to think we'll be having more next Monday. Mother Nature, what did I do to you, babe?



Now, as is the blog tradition - at least what I force on those who follow it - I will welcome Wendy with a clip of one of my favorites, and today's choice is Levi Kreis, soon to be appearing on Broadway in Million Dollar Quartet, singing Not Afraid, a song from his CD, Where I Belong. He's gorgeous, can sing the bejeezus outta anything, write and play his own music. Only other thing I need would be for him to marry me. Just sayin'...

After the Snow

These pictures were taken yesterday in the waning moments of the snow storm.




This is why I am amazed we didn't lose power.


My brother plowing the driveway.




The snow at the edge of the roof.

Thankfully, it is done. Sadly, forecasters are calling for more snow on Tuesday or Wednesday. I just keep hoping it stops soon.

February 2010 Snowpacolypse

The State of Delaware is in a state of emergency, so no vehicles are allowed on the road, and all the malls are closed. So far, we have an estimated 20" of snow, with another couple hours of snow expected.


My sister waving for the camera.


The barn is a bit buried.


Snow outside the door.


Dave working the snow blower.


Kathy throwing a snowball at me.


View from my window.

So far, we haven't lost power, but in Sussex County, DE, 40,000 people have.