I tell you, 2018 has been an interesting year. Thank God I can actually say that I was blessed to see it.
It took a plethora of ups and downs to get to this moment and time but, to be able to say that I am
here presently in the moment, once again to almost experience the end of another year, it is nice to
be able to acknowledge my favorite thing of all in 2018.
laughter, and joy all around me. Not everyone has the opportunity but God kept me and that is
something that I do not take lightly.
So for all the beautiful people who have touched my life and has been a part of what I claim as true
inspiration, I honor you and thank you and wish you love and happiness in all that you do.
I have seen a lot in my 40 years and I can say, not all of them were the best decisions but to be able
to say, I have survived the turbulence and the sad moments because there was a balance of
so many happy moments that I can say, I have been blessed and I know it.
And with that in mind, I dedicate to you a rendition of one of my favorite songs and the tune that
made me want to sing when I saw my favorite movie, The Sound of Music as a kid and I saw Julie
Andrews singing the Rogers & Hammerstein tune "My Favorite Things." If it had not been for that
moment, I probably would have never started singing or most likely would have never been so into
music and a vocalist who loves to sing more than eat today; and I'm a foodie so that means a lot.
This song was performed at the Creative Jazz Organization's Jazz Night where they presented a night
of music with the Lon Ivey Band which I had the opportunity of being the featured vocalist. The song
was performed at the American Legion Post 483 in Rosedale, NY.
I am filled with joy anytime I get to sing but this one especially because it is one of my favorite
songs. Hopefully it will created a smile in your heart as well. You can check it out
here: https://youtu.be/pTLejHRZKZ0
Much Love and Many Blessings!
