Winter

We’re getting towards the end of February which means we should be thinking about spring, but since we’ve been watching the Winter Olympics I still have winter strongly in my mind. Winter has always been a mix of fun and hard work in my mind. When I lived at a ski resort there was excitement every day that there might be great skiing with fresh snow, and there wasn’t much downside because everyone loved the snow and the adventure it brought. But winter has always meant scary roads and having to change plans around the weather. Sometimes it meant shoveling snow day after day and chipping ice just to maintain a driveway so I could get to work. Wearing extra layers and heavy boots is also a little more work. But in the beginning of the winter it means the holidays and lots of fun. Even in February I love the beauty of winter. Fresh, undisturbed snow is so beautiful, and frost and ice on the dried grass and trees is delicate and striking to see. It’s a whole different world. And the variety of the seasons is something I really cherish. When I talk to friends who live in areas where there isn’t much seasonal change they often talk about how boring it is to not see those changes. So I’ll take winter and enjoy it. I do prefer the fall overall, but I’ll love winter too!

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What have I been up to?


I had 14 senior facilities last week. That sounds like a lot, but they went by so fast with so much fun. I ended up doing a lot of Mardi Gras songs all week which were full of energy and joy. I think my folks really liked them! I love playing for them.

My Wednesday online show was cabin songs, and it was so much fun. There are some great songs about cabins and that wonderful feeling they bring when you spend time in them. Check out the show if you’d like to hear some of them - https://www.facebook.com/tommunch/videos/1221946313443136/ orhttps://tommunch.com/online-concerts I think that everyone enjoyed it!

My Sunday online show was favorites and requests as always, and what a great night it was! We had most of our regulars tuned in, and it was full of wonderful requests and good vibes. Such fine times!

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What am I up to this week?

I have 10 senior facilities this week, and I’ll probably start bridging into some Irish tunes. I love Irish tunes so much, and there is only a small window when people really want to hear them - just like Christmas songs. I do have an Irish guitar that I love to play, and I’m always ready to pull it out and go to town on some great Irish tunes.

My Wednesday online show 7-8:45 mountain time will be winter songs as I wrote about above. I’ll try not to make folks feel too cold! It’s really neat to think about the beauty of winter and the difference it brings to our thoughts - good and bad. There are some wonderful tunes. Come on out!

My Sunday online show 7-8:45 mountain time will be favorites and requests as always. I usually say this is the highlight of the week, and it often is. There’s such a warm camaraderie in the group that gathers around me and supports each other and the music. You’re always welcome!

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That’s it for this week. I did hear from Bruce in Cuchara about booking 2 dances in July and August at the Community Center for Dennis Mills and me. Those are always really fun nights. I’ll let you know when we pick the dates. I hope you got a chance to watch the Olympics and to revel in the joy and adventure those athletes feel. It was grand! Have a good week, and I’ll ring in again next week.

Best always,

Tom

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Details this week:

Who:  Tom Munch 

What:  playing and singing an online concert of winter songs

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

When:  Wednesday, February 25, 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, February 29, Just kidding - March 1, 7-8:45 pm mountain time