It doesn’t get any better than this.  Happy Easter!

 Is how I feel right now.  Actually, it’s been a few weeks of insane traveling, since February 25th, I’ve been to Paris, London, Stockholm, home to Ottawa, back to Toronto, a weekend in Denver, and now home.  I think.  I remember the plane taking off at one point a few days ago and I was trying to remember where I was.   It took me about 60 seconds to recall, which is eternity when you’re thinking hard, ha.  I was in Calgary.  My horoscope in the United Airlines magazine said that on March 4th I would have a big break through, and the rest of the month would be a continuous stream of exciting moments.  I might be allowing myself to read into the ever-vague astrology column, but so far, it’s been bang on.  I’ve filmed a video, played on national Swedish and Canadian television, taped a special for CMT, did a showcase in London and in Denver, I can’t recall the rest.  Oh, I did get one day to have a snowshoe.  Me and my dad at the farm.  Eastern Canada is currently being punished because of my song, “oh Canada” where I sing, “the snow don’t come”.  Well, it did this year, and I’m sorry for those of you who are fed up, so am I.  It isn’t the cabin fever talking, it’s having to haul gear through it.  Two different people came to my door this morning offering snow removal services, I guess my efforts look pathetic.  Kudos to my parents in Ottawa who have never seen this much snow (and they’re OLD!!) and this picture from last night is incredible.  (Newfoundlanders are currently laughing at me like the time Toronto called in the army to remove snow…) . My new record came out this week (i’m sorry those of you not living in North America - i had little say over the release dates overseas) and in all my uncertainties and doubts, I am feeling reassured that I put out a record I can be proud of.   It’s true that for the most part it is better NOT to read what people write about you, but when people who buy your records say they can feel how much has been invested  in the work, and can connect with it, that’s the compliment of a lifetime.  I feel like I’ve put myself out there and it has been humbling and intimidating.  So thank you.  Also, for those of you who heard about the iPod auction, the highest bidder was a lovely gentleman living in (or near) Glasgow, Scotland.  I’m not sure if kids go to canoe camp there, but his generosity has enabled lots of deserving and struggling kids to have an experience that they otherwise wouldn’t.  The iPod sold for $1100.  Yay! The Cheapest Key video is going to be out this week, there will be two versions since some people don’t have a sense of humor (that too is a joke) and here’s a backstage shot of me and my extras!  Think “School of Rock” meets ….. um….. i don’t know,  but i wear a tutu and my brother thinks that in itself is fucking hilarious.   Also, I was caught practicing in pyjamas playing a guitar few girls get to.   Hm…. Les Paul Forum boys, what’s THAT???! Okay, a week down and 51 more to go.  Kathleenxo   p.s. one other hilarious and strange moment was getting pulled over between Seattle and Portland.  Paul Langton was the driver, and was not actually speeding very much, but in the picture you’ll see some strange coincidences about driving and rock and roll.  The rearview mirror captures the lame ass state trooper.  Luckily, no rubber gloves were necessary.