Posted by kathleen at 7:40 pm.
So long and so neglectful to my blog. I think something happens in my brain where I want a do something well, so I choose not to just do one sentence here, one sentence there…. and so I’ve found the time, energy, and will to post some news and some photos.
First off, the most important update: my beloved Mr. T is happy healthy and a real mouser! He also is thinking about trying out for Canada’s Next Top Cat Model.

But he IS a little cross-eyed… so he didn’t make it past the auditions.

Ok, so enough about the cat.
I went to Afghanistan. A LONG time ago. December, actually. But, here are two photos from my trip. I made friends, I saw Kabul, I drank a serious amount of Strawberry Milk, and I gave up my coffee addiction for one week. Don’t be fooled by the Tim Horton’s in Kandahar, there is NO espresso.

But there are giant men who I wish I had backstage at specific shows…. if only these two had been on the Cayamo Cruise, I could have gone for breakfast without signing CD’s. (kidding)

Patate, me and Duncan in Kabul. (left to right) Keep in mind, I’m a woman, a musician, and my face is uncovered. Pretty incredible thing to think about doing if you consider what would have been done to me had I been there 7 years ago…. or less, and still. Something I consider frequently.
What else… 
John Doe and I had a great time touring together and I’ve been meaning to post these photos to show folks. We had a great time in Austin and here are some shots of my friend Polly Parsons, Gram’s daughter and a great woman who is working to help women get sober through her own generosity and experience. An incredible thing. You might recognize her as “officer” Parsons in the Back to Me video, thank you to Todd V. Wolfson for these photos. And here is the link for Polly’s safe haven for women trying to get sober, it’s a labor of love and life experience for Polly, so if you can make a donation, no matter how small, it would go to a great cause. Hickorywindranch.com

And then the spring brought the Juno’s in Vancouver. I LOVED the Juno Cup. I skated, I scored, and I got pushed down the ice by various NHL’ers to get me to the puck faster. Shockingly, we won the game. I took great joy in a moment that only Sidney Crosby could appreciate. Or Marty McSorley… ha…


ok. that is it for now. half a report. i’m caught up til the spring, summer.
i have more details to come. making a record, and all the other stuff coming up.
Mr. T says goodnight.
xxx
Kathleen