I don't think I've ever posted what I do for a living here before, but I'm a church music director.



Anyhow, we had the Blessing of the Animals today in honor of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Simon hates my singing (voice is my PRIMARY instrument -- I've been a professional singer since I was 15), he howls whenever I sing, he cries when I play the piano, and he's afraid of my guitar.



So -- I'm outside with my guitar and I hand Simon over to be held by one of the teens… Continue