Because Why Not?

Hey Friends,

So in these very new and strange current world conditions, where I have fled back to Canada to escape the US Government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and am currently living in self quarantine with my sister Kate, brother-in-law Alex, and two year old niece Hazel, I have decided to BLOG! Because why the heck not? My gigs in Nashville started getting cancelled on Friday and my mom had been coaxing me to book a flight back to Vancouver since last Wednesday. Friday night I played a gig in Donelson and it just felt strange, and wrong and real, so I reluctantly booked a flight home for the next morning. Now I am extremely glad I did.

Trudeau (our fancy haired prime minister) announced today (March 16th, 2020) that Canadian borders will now be closed to any non-Canadian or US citizens. Anyone showing symptoms of COVID-19 will not be allowed entry into the country, and A-symptomatic citizens will be financially aided (if necessary) in getting home safe. “If you are a Canadian citizen abroad, it’s time to come home”. I got chills when he said this out front of Rideau Cottage, where he and his family are currently quarantined because his wife tested positive for the virus. Shit be cray!

So I have found myself suddenly back in Vancouver (where I don’t have much of a life anymore outside of my amazing family and few close friends) living in very tight quarters with my Kate and Alex who are working from home, and my 2 year old niece who I am now providing daycare to, with no keyboard, gigs, or contact with friends for the next 14 days. I’m not panicking. YOU’RE PANICKING… but seriously, if I can’t sing to your beautiful faces, I need another creative outlet. So I thought, “Ima blog”. You’re welcome.