Ellis

This month I wanna talk about the idea of doing more by doing less, but first I'm going to share with you a bunch of stuff I have been doing. I know there is a contradiction in there! I'm gonna talk about it, I didn't say that I've figured it out yet! ;)

I keep thinking about my life and how fortunate I've been without even realizing it. It reminded me of a practice I used to do involving being grateful right when I get up in the morning. Wow does the day feel brighter when I start off that way!

A while back I was listening to Minnesota Public Radio and the topic of conversation was the economy and how it’s affecting the music industry. The guest was David Prince, a journalist in the music business, and he was talking about why pop music seems to have been largely unaffected by the economic woes so many other industries have experienced. The guest and interviewer Kai Ryssdal surmised that people need an escape from their woes and pop music can provide that much needed respite....

Hey everyone! I hope August treated you well. I have been traveling quite a bit and won’t really slow down until mid-September. I’m excited to report a new addition to my schedule: Teaching at the <a href="http://www.sistersfolkfestival.org/american_song.html">Americana Song School</a> in Sisters, Oregon and then performing at the <a href="http://www.sistersfolkfestival.org/">Sisters Folk Festival</a> . I am filling in for <a href="http://www.terrihendrix.com/">Terri Hendrix</a>, who is unable to attend because of health issues she’s having. I’m both excited to participate and also sending lots of healing energy her way. If you know of her and her music, please send good healing thoughts and wishes. I really do think it helps!