Stacy Horn

I hit “publish” before writing anything! This is Finney sleeping on my lap with his paw raised up in the air for no discernible reason. He just slept that way. Pretty cute, right? Or, evil even in his sleep? He is ready to attack even while napping.

What shall I do? I’m doing a fun thing later, I’m going to an event at the Performing Arts branch of the New York Public Library called Sounds of the Brill Building. People from my beloved Loser’s Lounge will be performing, should be GREAT.

I’ve always wondered why all construction workers weren’t attached to some sort of safety wire like this. This is where St. Vincent’s used to be, the only hospital that was near me. The buildings are being tore down so condos can go up in their place. Terrific.

Chorus America (a choral organization for conductors, singers, researchers) just came out with a series of articles about singing and health (my book is mentioned in one of the articles, thank you Chorus America!).

I really feel a surge of interest in singing, and since choirs are one of the most accessible forms of singing outside of the shower, I’m feeling very hopeful about my book. Advance reviews have been positive!

“Horn beautifully captures the magnificent feeling of joining oneself to something larger, becoming something greater in harmony with others than solo. Like her beloved soprano notes, Horn’s love of making music soars through her book.” — Booklist

“Even if the only singing readers do is in their car, Horn’s story of finding happiness in choral harmony will leave them applauding for the encore.” — Library Journal

“Horn eloquently traces the evolution of ensemble singing … She writes movingly about how singing about death and simply breathing together bring a transcendent feeling of harmonious belonging.” — Publisher’s Weekly

This is the final cover.

I’m so tired. I got, like, no sleep last night, I’m unshowered, but the show Newsroom is filming in my neighborhood tonight. I should work up the energy, get into one of my usual barely-above-homeless outfits, and go out and watch. (I really need to buy some clothes.) Oh wait, do those signs say last night? Then why are the cones all still there?

Two dogs walkers. Please note the little guy who seems to want to get to know the biggest guy.

It’s coming back on May 14th! I noticed that I become so attached to the So You Think You Can Dance dancers that whenever I see a performance that includes dancers, I look to see if any So You Think You Can Dance alums are among them. Turns out, very often they are. Not only do I love seeing them again, I’m glad they’re getting work.

Please let this be the summer that the rest of the world tunes in. I can never have enough people to talk about the dancers. And Mia Michaels, you’ll be back this season, right?

A sign seen while walking home from the Municipal Archives. I always thought it would be the coolest thing in the world, to grow up in New York City.