More proof that Anderson is my angel. It was on Anderson’s birthday. Gene and Lucy gathered a group together in Nashville to let up some balloons for Anderson. I let up my balloon from Minnesota. I took a picture of the balloon … and check out the image of an angel that magically appeared on …
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Here is another “Anderson Story!” In December of the year I visited Gene and Lucy, I received a Christmas card from them. This is my second-favorite Christmas card of all time. I have to say that my Etta James Christmas card is my favorite … but this definitely comes in as a close second! It …
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I wrote “Big Picture Window” for my son, Kevin, as he was getting ready to leave for college for the first time. Do you suppose a few tears were shed? This song/picture montage brings me back to when all three of my kids were little. I was a stay-at-home mom for 16 …
The world of songwriting is a challenging, competitive vocation to break into. I just need ONE song to to make its breakaway. Then the people in the biz will be calling me for songs. People often ask me how I keep going with my musical aspirations. I have received plenty of “kind” rejections along the …
“If you build it … they will come.” I never thought I’d have my own website. I’m so glad that you’re here to share in my excitement! As most of you know, I’ve had my ups and downs in my quest to bring my original music to where it should be. As hard as it …
I’m especially proud to introduce our new song and video called “Carry On” (co-written by Gene Skaggs). “Carry On” is a tribute to all our loved ones who have found their way to Heaven. The powerful back-story as to how this song came about is included in the video. I need to warn you … …
I often think about how fortunate I am to be able to play in a band … and how fortunate I am to have met so many people who genuinely love our music. Armadillo Jump’s music fans simply can’t be beat. Several of them have inspired me to write about their ongoing generosity, support and …
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Thinking way back to when I was in my early 20’s … I decided to enter the Minnesota State Fair Talent Contest for only one reason: To see what it would feel like to perform in front of several thousand people. I was not nervous. As a matter of fact, I couldn’t wait to entertain …
People often ask me what gave me the idea to write this book. Here goes … Back when my three adult kids were very young, I made it a point to read to each of them individually at bedtime. It was that one-on-one time with each child that I valued. Every night, I’d spend 20 …
This photo was taken at Cumberland Falls in Kentucky. Years ago, my sisters and I took a road trip to Nashville, Tennessee. Our Mom had just passed away, and our Dad had died several years earlier. My sisters and I came across this big rock in a secluded area down by the water. I ran …
