As I was walking by Don’s studio, I couldn’t help noticing the aftermath of some sort of party.
Apparently, I wasn’t invited.
Hmmm.
I’m going to suggest to Don that some dusting and cleaning is in order, as well as the obvious rehanging of canvases.
Periodically, here in the den, I’ll hear the sound of something falling and after some investigation, I’ll see that something’s fallen off the wall in one of the two dollhouses that live here – sort of like “things that go bump in the night.”
We’re due for a little rain this morning and then the inevitable wind advisory from noon to midnight. I’ll try not to scream.
Don and Dan keep recording new songs and periodically, I point you in the direction of one that I think is especially lovely. This will be on their third album and it’s called Sunny Skies Over Dark Days, with Don singing and playing the guitar and Dan playing the mandolin. Don played it for me this morning and I just love it. It’s very sweet. Here’s the link.
Stay safe.
Happy Friday.
I love the new song. I am currently in a sad situation with my elderly Mother, and am having sad days.
The song reminds me it all exists at the same time, the sadness and the sunny times.
Please pass along my gratitude, and love of their music.
I’m also sending prayers to you as you endure a windy day. We had that last night and it’s unsettling.
hej, jan …
i know such sadness and i hate it and i am sorry for whatever you two are going through.
i will be praying for you and your mother.
take good care of yourself, too.
hugs, if you want, and prayers for peace, comfort, happy things …
kathy in iowa
Thank you. Your kind words, and prayers are so appreciated. I have been blessed to have my Mother for 75 years, she is 98!
I read your comments, and send prayers your way as well.
That’s what’s lovely here in this site, the mutual caring that has been brought together by Claudia, and Don.
Even though we don’t know one another personally the mutual love, kindness, and caring shines the light of goodness through us all.đź’•đź’•đź’•
I understand. I was there with both of my parents. It’s tremendously hard, isn’t it? Sad days, but also, grateful beyond words for our parents. Sending a lot of love your way, Jan. I read your comment to Don and he was very, very touched.
Stay safe.
ha! party on, don … and please invite claudia! :)
also, that little place looks good.
thanks for the link to another song by don and dan … and please thank them for putting it out there, sharing their talents. will check it out when i’m not at work (ha). and someday i will get tech-y enough to download all their songs onto a cd.
good luck with the rain and wind. we are to get another bit of rain tonight or tomorrow. hopefully i can be out to enjoy it.
am working tomorrow to help get people vaccinated at work. while i dislike working on a weekend, i am grateful to have a job and that people are getting vaccinated.
hope you are having a good start to your day. happy friday!
stay safe!
kathy in iowa
SO, SO windy today. The gusts are insane. I worked on my puzzle to keep myself distracted, but I wasn’t altogether successful!
I know you’d rather have the day off, but how wonderful that you’re helping others get vaccinated!
Stay safe, Kathy.
I like the new song….it’s a catchy little tune, that speaks volumes. Please thank Don for sharing with us.
“Things that go bump in the night”? Perhaps the owners/occupants of the houses are attempting to rearrange things? Which makes me wonder, have you named the other occupants? I don’t remember….I only know of Caroline. Just curious.
That must have been some party Don had last night…lol. Enjoy your day..,and stay safe! ;)
I will thank him for you, Donna.
I haven’t named the other occupants. I’m not sure what their names should be. I think I’ll name them when each dollhouse is finished and that hasn’t happened yet!
Stay safe, Donna.
Yes, and tack down the corner of that rug before someone trips! Maybe the sweet dog on the rug was playing with that!
It is hard to keep up our spirits some days. I enjoyed Don’s song!
Have a good weekend!
It curled up from the sun shining on it, I guess. I have to clean the house before I tack it down!
Stay safe, Ellen!
That Don! He should ALWAYS invite you to the party. Even the puppy seems to be having a good time — and the poor Beatles!
I’ll look forward to the song. Thanks for the link.
Love the new song! Especially appropriate for the year we have had.
Looks like Don had quite a party. I think someone tripped over the rug and knocked the picture askew when they fell! I hope no one was hurt.
Stay safe
Looks that way, doesn’t it? That rug will be tacked down in the next few days.
Stay safe, Marilyn!
Yes, he should, but I caught up on my sleep instead!
Stay safe, Jeanie.
I like any song with a mandolin and I really liked that one! Thanks for sharing it.
I feel the same way. I’m a big fan of the mandolin.
Stay safe!
Love the studio picture. Still getting settled in Florida. Paperwork as usual…of all my 31st moves, this one seems to have the most…have a file a mile thick for motor vehicles next week…here is hoping. Enjoying the family here, but I do miss the Indy family. My Indy family doing well getting vaccine…the girls are signed up, and as soon as youngest turns 16 in May, she will go…here in Florida, son was in line at 5 a.m. and waited hours for his first one…he is fifty…just doesn’t seem to be equitable. Friends in Iowa who are in sixties and seventies still waiting…few in WV also…good grief people…give the vaccines…make them more readily available…hope you and Don have a good good weekend…just reread some Penny books…I have read about 30 plus books this year on Kindle for Netgalley…a few good ones…I love holding the IPAD/Kindle, making the words larger, and knowing it is sanitary…took me awhile to get used to it, but once I did, several years ago, I liked it…I have already gone to library here and gotten a couple of new books…just came in the day I went…that was lucky…still love your blog…prayers
Every state is different, though I think they’re all starting to catch up.
I can’t read on my Kindle. I mean, I can, but with the screen time I put in each day for the blog and everything I have to do online, I don’t like to read on the screen, as well. That’s too much. But they sure are handy!
Glad you’re getting acquainted with your library, Brenda. That’s when you know you’re settling in!
Stay safe.
Oh I love when parties and things mysteriously happen in the doll houses. One of my favorite things about your blog and what drew me to you year ago. Hope you and Don enjoy the weekend. Stay safe.
xo
Luckily it happened when I was asleep or someone would be in a heck of a lot of trouble!
Stay safe, Maureen!
I think the puppy dog knows exactly what went on…just sayin’.
They usually do.
I wonder if he got some of the food?
Stay safe, Shanna.
My husband and I Love the new song. Thank you for sharing these.
So happy you enjoyed it!
Stay safe, Lynn!
Third album!??!!? How did I miss the second one? I have “Ready for the Radio” and love it so much, that I bought several for gifts. I wanted to gush about it here, but I don’t gush well on paper. Going to listen to the new song.
jane-in-tx
Ready for the Radio was their first CD and since then, they’ve done 3 albums on the BandCamp site. You can download the songs, but they’re not on a CD. So this will actually be their fourth album together, counting the first one!
Stay safe, Jane!
Yep, that IS a sweet tune ! And well written. Love the lyrics. Have a safe and sweet weekend.
Thanks so much, Dawn! I’ll pass that along to Don.
Stay safe!
When I first saw that picture, I thought it was a life sized room!! Wish I had been invited to the party!!
I’m always happy when I hear that!
Stay safe, Jan.
Love the new song!
Thanks, Linda!
Stay safe.
Thank you so much for the link to the song. It felt like it was written specifically for me! I have been going thru some hard and sad times lately and was feeling exceptionally weepy this late afternoon. Listening to the lovely melody and the encouraging words were exactly the salve that my heart and soul needed today! Thank you, thank you Don and Dan and you Claudia for letting us know about it!
Oh, thank you, Donna. I’m sorry to hear you’ve been going through a sad time, but happy to hear the song helped you. I read your comment to Don and he was very moved. Take care.
Stay safe!
Oh, those crazy party people!! One just never knows when things turn to the naughty. Looks like the pup is trying to encourage the last guests out the door.
What a beautiful song. The mandolin is beautiful, as is Don’s voice. Thanks so much for sharing! Lovely lyrics!!
You’re most welcome, Chris. So glad you enjoyed it!
Stay safe.
My device finally let me listen to one of Don’s songs. Beautiful! The message is so right now, and the music is whimsical. Thanks for sharing!
So happy you got to listen! Thank you, Nora.
Stay safe!