Anne's Blog

Falling For Fall

by | October 22, 2024 | Lessons Along The Way | 18 Comments

It is now almost the end of October!  Fall is in progress; it’s finally cooling down and the leaves are beginning to turn. By the time I write next month’s blog for November, Halloween will have come and gone, Thanksgiving will have come and gone, and a hotly...
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Kool-Aid Man Loves John Denver!

by | October 3, 2024 | Jim Curry Music News, Stories From The Road | 10 Comments

Kool-Aid Man Loves John Denver! Remember the Kool Aid Man? He would burst through the wall and yell, “Oh Yeah” in a deep voice.   Here’s a clip to remind you of the Kool Aid Man https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4i1KrJ6xHu4 That was my first thought at one of...
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Burnt Toast

by | August 31, 2024 | Lessons Along The Way, Stories From The Road | 14 Comments

It was 7:30am a few weeks ago when I was jolted awake by an ear-piercing, hi pitched noise.  I covered my ears and took a moment to remember where I was (a hotel in Pennsylvania) and what had awakened me (the fire alarm) In the next moments I looked at the time...
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What is My Coffee?

by | July 27, 2024 | Stories From The Road | 17 Comments

I saved a news article I wanted to share with all of you, but, time passed…. I lost the article, and I found it again, then I realized that I had forgotten where it came from.   So, with apologies and appreciation to the (unknown) news source, here is a true story...
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Summer Shows Comin’ Right Up!

by | July 1, 2024 | Jim Curry Music News, Stories From The Road | 15 Comments

Summer concerts can be challenging for musicians.   As the hot months quickly approach, I think back on some of the awesome summer concerts we have done in the past.  This picture is from Dana Point, California in 2017.  Dana Point is right next to...
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Johnny Onion Seed….

by | June 8, 2024 | Lessons Along The Way | 9 Comments

Oh, the Lord is good to me, And so, I thank the Lord, For giving me, the things I need, The sun and the rain and the apple seed….. I learned this song in Girl Scouts.  It’s called “Johnny Appleseed,” and it meant nothing to me at the time, just a fun little...
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Earth Day Every Day….

by | April 22, 2024 | John Denver History | 0 Comments

I don’t believe there is or has been any group that cares about the earth MORE than John Denver Fans!!  Now, I don’t want to start any arguments (lol) but in my opinion, the number of people inspired to be aware of the environment by John Denver is much larger...
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Unintentional Benefits…..

by | March 30, 2024 | Jim Curry Music News | 2 Comments

During our recent visit to the Manatee Park in Ft. Meyers, Florida, I was reminded that sometimes humans help animals without planning to.  I’m not talking about rescues or programs, just plain old human activities that benefit animals without even trying. ...
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How John Deutschendorf Became John Denver

by | February 28, 2024 | John Denver History | 9 Comments

Randy Sparks passed away this past February 11, 2024, at the age of 90. Randy was a colorful and influential person in the Folk Music Industry.  He was also very personable and approachable, and he LOVED to tell stories.  One of the stories he told us (and...
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Anne Gets a New Job…..

by | January 26, 2024 | Jim Curry Music News | 20 Comments

Don’t panic!  I am still singing harmony and playing backup in Jim Curry’s John Denver Tribute Show! What I meant to say is that I have taken on a new responsibility in our shows, Here’s why: Many of you already know that our wonderful flautist and business...
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A Town Called Kill Devil Hills

A Town Called Kill Devil Hills

Nov 8, 2023 |

From sea to shining sea, life is a beach….at least it is on the edges! Although we live on the Pacific side – seems we’ve been spending a lot of time closer to the Atlantic.  We recently visited beaches in Norfolk, Virginia and in Outer Banks, North...

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This is the Blog

This is the Blog

Sep 29, 2023 |

Hello my friends, Lately, a couple of people have asked me the difference between my blog and the newsletter.  Sorry, I haven’t really thought about what the difference is, but they ARE very different!!  Both are published about the same time every month...

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Happy Labor Day!

Happy Labor Day!

Aug 31, 2023 |

Labor Day is almost here! I asked google what was the significance of Labor Day because I have been observing Labor Day for many, many years without really knowing what I was commemorating.  First off, it feels like an oxymoron to celebrate a holiday called Labor...

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