Hi, all. What a fine spring day it is here in Lansing, today. There are folks pushing strollers and walking dogs (and rollerblading, see picture) everywhere on every street I can see from my window. I have the front door open right now… yes, it’s a little chilly but I don’t care!

I took a little stroll through the neighborhood looking for flowers. I found some yellow crocus a half a block from here, but the picture didn’t turn out well. The guy at that yard told me about some blue crocus a block or two from him, so I went down there. Not only were there crocus, but some small iris in purple. So pretty! I was so happy! I was even warm enough in my leggings, wool sox and mohair sweater… without a coat or my trademark beret. I did wish I had gloves, so I hid my hands in the sleeves of my big sweater. What a lovely short walk I had.

On top of that, I’m just thoroughly enjoying the ability to sing here alone in my house with my Annette Hanshaw music. I have had over four months where I could not sing at full strength, and I was missing several notes from my range. However, just since about last Friday, I can sing with my “real” voice. I’m so relieved! It was just great to sing on Saturday with Abbott Brothers and not worry whether I could do this or that song.

I have had a good handful of songs (mostly 1920’s tunes sung by Ms. Hanshaw) I have wanted to learn since fall. Unfortunately, I was afraid to pursue learning them. I have been practicing the words over and over but I couldn’t actually sing them much. Poor Brian, I may detour his plans for the evening and insist that he play some music with me!!! I’m so happy!

Now for the business of the day: I have a Toe-Up Socks class offered at Foster Center starting this Thursday. The class is 6:00pm to 8:30, on Thursday April 1, Thursday April 8, and Tuesday April 13. Is anyone out there waiting until the last minute to register? I have a few but not enough for it to “go,” yet several folks told me they were interested. If you are interested, it costs $33 for City of Lansing residents, $49 for out of the city. Register by calling 517/483-4233, if you wish. I know not everyone is interested, but I hate to let down those who signed up well in advance. We have to cancel on Wednesday if we don’t have enough folks, because we need time to call people. We hate for someone to show up and be surprised that their class is not happening.

Spring is here!!! Spring is here!!! Oh, I’m ready to sing a million songs! Earlier I was singing “Tiptoe through the Tulips” although a song about violets might be more appropriate today! Right now I am singing “If you want the Rainbow, you Must Have the Rain.” It fits, doesn’t it?

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