August and Everything After

As I write this I am on my way to Minneapolis to take my mom to see Def Leppard. Frank made all the video content and she’s looking forward to seeing it. It will be great to be in the land of Prince even though everyone says he was not very nice to work with.

The last two months I’ve been quiet because I’ve been moving, out of the town I’ve lived in for 20 years, to a neighbouring city. While it was the right thing to do, the whole experience of letting go of a home I raised my babies in was devastating. In the best way. I did not realize how much I was holding in this old house…a house I was too pregnant to pay attention to purchasing. I went with the flow, expecting one life and left it as an entirely different person.

I admit, I have been in transition.

Many of you have watched my IG reels where I have “come out of the dark” (now archived). I knew I had to do this to muscle up and get through such a big transition. I came to St Marys…my beloved Stonetown in my 20s and used it in many ways as a shield from the hurts of the world…the highs of music…

As I now step into a new phase of life…I realize what my true loves are….singing, writing, doing things on my own terms…but really being loved, and trying to love as best I can. Seeing things with young eyes, falling in love with my solo stuff again…planning to write more crazy yacht love-infused anthems with Michael. Rocking with Trapper again. Celebrating 25 years of Science Fair.

The things we want for ourselves are so rarely outside of us. They are in us. Dormant, stewing…bubbling under. If we are lucky we have people around us who help us see ourselves, our light. They operate from love and not fear.

Knowing all of you have been here for me — waiting patiently has been so important. Your support helps me so much, and I am working on a few exciting things that will get us back together soon.

Some news:

I am working on a new book. It is called “Escape From Penisville". My daughter thinks it’s the best title ever. It is basically a book about taking back control in your life when we live under the influence of some negative energy. It is not a man-hating book. In fact, I think men will love it as much as women.

I have been too mind-boggled to think about re-releasing Girl Versions. I may need your input. When should this gem come out? It is pretty much ready to go and you will need to dust off your cd player to welcome it into the world.

The new band has our singles coming out September 27th. We are planning to shoot a video with the great Jack Pell.

We are playing on September 28th at the Rotary Complex in Stratford with Alan Frew. It will be a damn good time with lots of 80s / 90s vibes. I, for one, have a secret desire to wear cargo pants and arm socks again.

I’m working on secret things, new creations, big plans….mischievious ideas. They are slowly becoming easier to see. It takes vigilance, letting go - in equal parts.

I wish we were all in one room together. I wish I was so rich I could fund a Backstage field trip. To one of the corners of the earth you reside in. Washington State, Toronto, Virginia, Calgary, New York, Scotland….somewhere.

Scotland probably sounds the best.

Maybe that needs to go on my vision board.

I love you all.