Is it really almost the first day of spring again? Yep - this Friday. Of course that doesn’t mean we’re done with winter. No, we still have a ways to go for that - especially here in Colorado. But this time of year is full of energy. Although fall is my favorite season, I still relish every season as it comes with its reminder that life is here to be lived and enjoyed. I stood outside this morning (Saturday as I write this) and listened to a bird singing at the top of his/her lungs to welcome the spring and the beautiful morning. What a joyous expression of life and the season! And now I’m writing on Sunday and it’s blowing 60 mph and giving us some light snow and graupel (snow pellets). That’s part of what spring is all about - lots of weather changes and push and pull as the earth shifts its position and we ride along. When I lived in the mountains, and even now as I live on the rural plains, spring represents mud and watching the weeds start up. There’s always a little trepidation as I hope the trees and bushes all come back. There’ll be little ones scampering around. The hawks are having their young, and little squirrels will soon be running from tree to tree. If we’re lucky we’ll see a fawn and maybe some coyote pups on our morning walks. The wildflowers will take their place in the fields. It’s always interesting to see which ones will come up based on the amount of moisture and the temperature. They seem to be different every year. I’ll be debating whether to get new batteries in the tree-trimming and yard tools. All of this activity makes me amazed at the resilience of the earth and the adaptability of wildlife. Life is just magical in so many ways. I guess I could go on and on as I muse over what the spring will bring this year. I’m sure you’re contemplating and enjoying it too. Happy Spring - and Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
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What have I been up to?
I had 8 senior facilities last week, but one had to cancel due to a respiratory illness that’s affecting their ability to get together for meals and activities. That’s a couple weeks now they’ve had to limit their togetherness. I hope everyone is making it through okay. For the rest of my facilities I played lots of Irish tunes with loads of fire and spirit.
My Wednesday online show was Irish tunes, and it was so much fun. I love these songs so much, and every year I say I should play them more throughout the year. I may just do that this year! Everyone seemed to really enjoy it. I even had a little shot of Irish whiskey to go with my shillelagh, Irish guitar, green hat, green shirt, and The Burren (a beautiful area in County Clare, Ireland) background.
My Sunday online show was favorites and requests, and it was a crazy night full of friends and great requests. I did a couple new songs and a few Irish songs too.
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What am I up to this week?
I have 14 senior facilities this week, and I’ll be playing Irish tunes and wearing my green for the first couple days with St. Patrick’s Day on Tuesday, and then it’ll be Irish and spring songs for the rest of the week with the first day of spring being Friday as I mentioned above. I love playing for these folks.
My Wednesday online show 7-8:45 mountain time will be spring songs, and there are some really great tunes on this list. I love the shift in focus from winter to spring, and the songs are full of the same vim and vigor as the spring. Come on out and join in the fun if you can.
My Sunday online show 7-8:45 mountain time will be favorites and requests as always. I always work up a couple new tunes for these shows, and I delight at the variety of requests I get. It’s always a good time with some fine folks, and you’re always welcome!
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That’s it for this week. I hope you’re enjoying the change of seasons even if you’re buried in spring snow and mud. It’s the time of the year for rebirth and joy.
Best always,
Tom
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Details this week:
Who: Tom Munch
What: playing and singing an online concert of spring songs
Where: facebook.com/tom.munch and tommunch.com/online-concerts
When: Wednesday, March 18, 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, March 22, 7-8:45 pm mountain time
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