Oof. What a week and what a month and year it’s been. First off, I’m sending a hug out to all of you. It’s virtual, so no germs, and it’s warm and real. Take care, please.

Ross and I are still in Florida. We’re hunkering down here for the duration. It’s inevitably going to get warmer and we’ll deal with that as it comes, but for now, we’ve got space enough for fresh air here at the park, everything we need (we have to share space for showers/mail/laundry but are otherwise independent and self-contained) and due to Jamie’s always be prepared tendencies and Ross’ frequent trips at her request, we’re well-equipped to hole up for a while.

We’ve lost our in-person gigs through April, and at this point, we anticipate we’ll likely lose our June and July gigs as well. Thanks to Jamie’s thriving virtual assistant business, Ross’ growing podcast editing business (starting a podcast? Let’s chat!) and some online music teaching, we are not panicked and should be able to support ourselves through this.

We’ve put ourselves into self-quarantine for two weeks (another week and a half to go) and though it felt overwhelming at first, like many of you, I imagine, it’s starting to feel like a new normal. Jamie’s having some really wacky, presumably auto-immune annoyances, but all things considered we’ve got tons to be thankful for and plenty to keep us busy.

Like many musicians, we’re embracing our online work & finding new ways to share the love during this challenging time. If you have a ukulele (or want to grab one on Amazon – we’ve got suggestions), get on our email list and we’ll send you free music lessons, ukulele arrangements and discounts and a first in line place to sign up for our group online classes. We’ve been hard at work at a recorded, learn at your own pace series, but due to COVID-19, we’ve decided to offer LIVE group classes as well. If you want to join the fun, head here to sign up!

We’re thankful for lots of virtual time with our family and friends, and we wish you all continued health (both mental and physical) and hope you’ll stay in touch.

Love from both of us, and take care. Have a great week! (Here’s a glimpse from our RV park two days ago.)

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Supporting Our Blog

We are so thankful for your support of our blog and our careers! You can help by doing any or all of the following:

• Purchase one of Ross’ albums!
• Become a patron of our work!
• Make purchases via our Amazon website links. There is no additional cost to you, and a portion of the proceeds can support our travels. Begin your Amazon search here.
• Make other purchases using our affiliate links. Capital One 360 is one everyone can take advantage of to save money! Signing up with Dosh is a great way for everyone with a smartphone to support us, and we also have options for aspiring virtual assistants as well as occasional and full-time RVers to save money.
• Listen to, subscribe and review our theater comedy podcast, Finishing The Season!
• Subscribe to our blog, as well as perhaps InSearchOfAScoop.com, and recommend our work to your friends and family.
• Take music or theater lessons (group or private) from us, either in person or via Skype at TinyVillageMusic.com.

Hi everyone. In a flurry of activity this week, fielding emergency requests from clients, I let writing this blog get away from me a bit, but here it is, a few hours later than planned. This week has been a lot. This month has been a lot. And even in the best case scenario, it’s time to hunker down for a while and accept that things won’t be “normal” for quite a while.

Humbling, isn’t it? We live our lives feeling like we’re mostly in control of them, mostly, and then something like this comes along and we are questioning it all. Ross and I have our own anxieties, but we are truly sheltered from the worst, and even from most, of what others have been feeling this week. We lost a little income (my upcoming Broadway sing-along has been canceled) and we will likely lose more before this is over. But our income streams are diverse and mainly remote, which means that as long as we stay healthy enough, with strong enough internet, we can likely keep working and earning a living.

I’m doing a lot of praying and focusing a lot on gratitude. Gratitude to have enough food and supplies in our RV (my always be prepared tendencies meant we haven’t had to panic this week – such a blessing). Gratitude to have plenty of entertainment on hand, from books to instruments, and plenty of work to keep us busy and earning income. Gratitude to friends and family making the safest choices for them. Gratitude for the ability to stay connected with all of you in the face of uncertainty.

If you’re able, I hope you’ll keep taking walks outside. If you’re able, I hope you’ll make phone calls and send emails, just because. Appreciate each other, remotely or otherwise. Take it easy. And know that you are loved and appreciated, and we’re glad you’re here.

Take care, friends. If we can help you in some way, let us know. And stay strong. It will be worth it.

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Supporting Our Blog

We are so thankful for your support of our blog and our careers! You can help by doing any or all of the following:

• Purchase one of Ross’ albums!
• Become a patron of our work!
• Make purchases via our Amazon website links. There is no additional cost to you, and a portion of the proceeds can support our travels. Begin your Amazon search here.
• Make other purchases using our affiliate links. Capital One 360 is one everyone can take advantage of to save money! Signing up with Dosh is a great way for everyone with a smartphone to support us, and we also have options for aspiring virtual assistants as well as occasional and full-time RVers to save money.
• Listen to, subscribe and review our theater comedy podcast, Finishing The Season!
• Subscribe to our blog, as well as perhaps InSearchOfAScoop.com, and recommend our work to your friends and family.
• Take music or theater lessons (group or private) from us, either in person or via Skype at TinyVillageMusic.com.