Rummage Sale : 8/29/26 at Mark Drive, San Rafael

 Hey Everybody! 

Mark Drive Studios building sale has inspired a cleanout. Stop by and say "Hi!" and learn the whole story. 

11am - 4 pm Saturday, August 29th. 

7 Mark Drive. Help me divert some items from the landfill and save yourself some tariffs. 

Please pardon any typos. 

Ox,

Mari 

Thursday Thoughts

Changes and transitions are a part of life. It's how we respond (or don't) that makes all the difference. 

Do something good today. It's being kind to yourself. 

Ox, 

Mari 

Dolly

I chose this photo to remember Dolly, because it represents one of my earliest memories of her, sitting in my Aunt Jo's bedroom, talking about music, magazines, and so much more. 

There will never be another like her. 

Mark Drive Studios Sale

I'm busy preparing to move out of what I had hoped would be a great artist collective space, but you know, that whole "plan" thing. Long story. 

I'll be holding a sale/giveaway at 7 - 11 Mark Drive Studios in San Rafael

NEXT weekend,   28th *maybe 30th.

Call or text 415 -789-mari with questions, etc. 

Ox, 

Mari 

Forward Thinking

Hey Everybody! 

Looking forward. So many things on the "to do list" this week. Focusing on the sale. 

More details: 

Address: 

7-11 Mark Drive

San Rafael, CA 94903

9am -1 pm 

August 29th 

Call ahead with any questions. 

415-789-6274

Making the Best of It

Hey Everybody, 

I post on this blog to model some form of consistency. Life can be challenging, and it can be beautiful. 

I sometimes post this photo to remind myself of how much I have managed to survive. 

It's a reminder to give myself the grace I extend to everyone else. I hope you can do the same. Remind yourself that life is worth living. 

It's the same with The Saloon gig. 

We'll be back on 9/12/2026

 Please feel free to reply if you have a question. 

Ox, 

Mari 

Thursday Thoughts : "As"

Someone or some folks at ESSENCE magazine decided that this Stevie Wonder song, "As" is, in their opinion, the "best R & B song" of all time. It is a beautiful song, and I hope that all the online chatter will lead to more people discovering the song and listening to its beautiful lyrics and message. 

Reading about it reminded me of  that time one Christmas that Arne and I gifted each other Stevie Wonder compilations, which led me to think of the day we realized I had been turning down the thermostat for what I thought was his benefit, and he was turning it up for whatvhe thought was mine . 

Everything is temporary, except love, and music. 

I wish you love and music. 

Ox, 

Mari 

Gigs Recap

 Hey Everybody! 

We had a blast and I survived! However, it was a reminder of why I need to make changes in my life. I've been searching for a day gig that will allow me to use my diverse skill set and help me finance my next album recording. 

In the meantime, the studio building where I was sorting and assembling my life art project, which intertwines my music and experiences at the old studio building, has hit a snag. 

The building has been sold and while the tenants were told that the building would remain an art space, that has turned out not to be the case. 

I wish you the best week possible. Be kind to yourself and let it flow. 

ox,

Mari