Did you see the full moon lunar eclipse last week? From my porch, I watched the moon fade to grey, then a bruised blue, disappearing entirely into the night sky. It became swallowed by a mystery, only to have a reddish, orange overtake its full shape in an hour. The blood moon.

The moon and I have a connection. Monica. Moni. Moonie. Moonbeam. These are some of the playful nicknames I have had.

I go back to the moon often in my lyrics:
“moon I see you
shining down on me
by its you I see
slither underneath
Persephone”

This verse comes from my song, Mood Indigo, which is featured in Braids of Kabuya, book of lyrics. Made as a companion piece to The Daphnes album, Braids of Kabuya, this book of lyrics is a way to follow along with the music, and also enjoy as stand alone reading.

Where to buy the book?
My husband and creative partner, Stephen Schildbach, did the design and photography for the book. You can purchase the book in three places:
1) Online at Blurb: http://www.blurb.com/b/9107464-the-daphnes-braids-of-kabuya.
2) At Open Books: A Poem Emporium (on 45th in Seattle)
3) From me personally at upcoming shows

The Daphnes will be performing on February 27, 2019 at the North City Bistro and Wine Shop, 1520 NE 177th St., Shoreline, WA 98155. Tickets are $10.00. Reservations can be made by calling (206) 365-4447. For more information, go to http://northcitybistro.com and https://www.facebook.com/events/311458602811058.

The album, “Braids of Kabuya” can be purchased through CD Baby, Bandcamp, and
i-Tunes.