Mom

I like to do Mother’s Day shows at my facilities, but I’ve never done one for my online shows. At the risk of being too saccharin I think I should do a show to honor mothers. My mom has been gone for 10 years now, and I often think of her and how much I appreciate her. She was a tomboy, and when she was a teenager she carried a rifle and guided horse trips up into the mountains. She was definitely a very independent person with a lot of gumption. That said, she was a patient and kind mother. She and my dad were pretty strict, but they gave me and my siblings all kinds of opportunities for adventure and learning. Even with their strictness and insistence on us giving 100%, my mom still could be understanding and encouraging when things didn’t come easily to me. I remember when I was struggling with math how she helped me and even admitted that it was okay to fail if I kept trying. She even said that she had a hard time learning whatever math I was having trouble with. That made me feel better to know that I wasn’t alone. I was the kind of kid who was pretty capable, but I often was afraid to try new things. Jumping into the deep end of the pool was one thing I remember being afraid of, and having to join into group activities sometimes put me off too. I miss my mom. There are so many times I’d like to ask her a question about family or how to do something. She had done a lot of family genealogy, and even though we kids have followed up a little on that, there are still so many family branches we’d like to know more about. I do dream about her occasionally which I usually take as a wink from the other side. My dad comes to me that way more than my mom. I’ll be in a dream where I’ll look off to the side, and I will see him there just smiling at me. Luckily my mom went pretty quickly 10 years ago at age 90. She definitely wasn’t ready to go, but after a stroke it was her time. I don’t think about her as often as I used to, but I value all the things she taught me and the love she gave me. 

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What have I been up to?

I had 7 senior facilities last week, and I was doing Mother’s Day songs for most of them. It’s so gratifying to bring a little joy and warmth to these folks. 

My Wednesday online show was the music of Chuck Pyle. Chuck was such a good writer with clever words and great guitar-work. We didn’t get to all the tunes of his I know, and so we did more on Sunday as well. 

I didn’t end up playing for the Garden of the Gods Club on Friday, but I did play for Sunday brunch. It was a packed house with just the right amount of snow on Pikes Peak with sunlight on the Garden of the Gods to make the view breathtaking!

My Sunday online show was favorites and requests, and we did some more of the Chuck Pyle songs I didn’t get to on Wednesday as well as several other favorites all over the board. It was a sweet evening, and I really love these folks.

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I have 8 senior facilities this week, and I’m looking forward to playing mother songs for most of them in preparation of Mother’s Day. Love these folks!

My Wednesday online show 7-8:45 mountain time will be mother songs, and I can’t wait to dive into all the great song’s for mom. Come on out!

Friday night 6-9 I’m back at Garden of the Gods Club in the Grand View Restaurant playing instrumental  guitar tunes. The evenings are so pretty there, and I love to have you join me. Reservations are at 888-994-3156 or you can usually sit at the bar or the small table near me in the bar.

My Sunday online show 7-8:45 mountain time will be favorites and requests as always, and these evenings are always just great! There’s so much love and good harmony shared!

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That’s it for this week. We’re starting to work on the yard and property for the summer season, and I’m already anticipating the beauty and sore muscles the summer brings. I hope you are happy and healthy and enjoying the beautiful Spring sunshine. 

Best always,

Tom

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Details this week:

Who:  Tom Munch 

What:  playing and singing an online concert of mother songs

Where:  facebook.com/tom.munch and tommunch.com/online-concerts  

When:  Wednesday, May 7, 7-8:45 pm mountain time

Who:  Tom Munch 

What:  playing instrumental guitar tunes

Where:  Garden of the Gods Resort and Club in the Grand View Restaurant. 888-994-3156

When:  Friday, May 9, 6-9 pm 

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, May 11, 7-8:45 pm mountain time