Wept myself into a headache. I have never felt a sense of loss and sadness like I do right now as I watch our beloved President & First Lady say farewell. But I am grateful that he will be close by. Yes we can. …
Fasten your Seatbelts, it’s gonna be a bumpy four years.
I have never felt the loss of an outgoing President and First Lady more in my life. I talk to my friends and family and they are genuinely frightened and dreading this new regime. I try to be hopeful and accepting but there is a constant feeling of dread of the unknown and I can't help feeling that I am being naive when I try to be optimistic. All I keep thinking is this line from All About Eve: "Fasten your seatbelts, it's gonna be a bumpy night!" …
The New President.
The thing is: Trump can't save them. There is no real going back. The fear that drove many to vote for this man is based in truth. The world has changed. People have opened their hearts and minds and welcomed a Global community. Technology has changed the way the economy works and has left many in the economic dust. The election of our first African American president woke the beast, His reelection set the beast on his feet and Trump gave him the ability to walk again. Was this not the country …
Tonight’s the Night!
It's Monday and in ten hours I will be hitting the stage with the return of my Nina Simone show at City Winery Chicago. I have NO idea how many tickets have sold. I checked a week and a half ago and the low sales frightened me. The venue seemed secure that the show will sell well. Of course I am not so sure. I never am. Folks say: "you always sell out!" "You always pack the house!" I never count on that. I push, push, push the show until I am crazy. But you never know ... Dress is laid out. …
No More Fussing About this Election. Only Love today.
I am not spending another minute fussing about this election. Today, I am going to spread love and laughter and continue building excitement for my show tomorrow night at City Winery Chicago. (shameless plug: I sing Nina Simone at City Winery, showtime is 8pm I will include a link for tickets) It's what I do. I sing. I express myself and my shows are a time for celebration and joy and dancing and maybe a few tears. My intention is to make people feel good. Everyone: do something, say something …