You would think with the sudden 24-7 free time I have that writing a blog about the latest agenda of Clay Aiken and his newly-released Tried & True CD would be a snap, but my brain can't seem to get past a throbbing, badly-sprained left ankle.
An unexpected fall in the bathtub Tuesday morning not only put an afternoon of music lessons on hold but assured that my ankle and I would spend the better part of the day being x-rayed, diagnosed, wrapped, and iced down.
Mapping maneuverability in my house suddenly became a major concern. My den, where I am headquartered with a laptop and a TV with lots of recorded movies, looks like a retirement home with a walker, my late mother's cane, and a wheel chair from my brother-in-law's church. The latter really comes in handy for carting meals/dishes to and from the kitchen.
Frozen Corn Takes Aim at Swelling
My sister chauffeured me to the doctor's office where I was told be to sure to ice the ankle. The cashier at my neighborhood market is the mother of a dancer, and her daughter and friends prefer packages of frozen peas. The store was out of peas, but frozen corn molds around ankles, too.
Several times a day I apply packages of corn to my ankle and knee. Blue and purple are the predominant color schemes all the way down my left side, and they seem to be much more dominant today than yesterday. Parents of my students have offered their assistance and medical advice, i.e., take lots of Vitamin C to heal.
Sleep, which evaded me through the night, has come easily all day long. All I have to do is press "play" for a movie and I am off to la-la land. So I'll make this quick ...
DREAM DUET: Linda Eder and Clay Aiken
If I were going to write a blog about Clay Aiken, I would spotlight The Voice, Linda Eder's official fan newsletter which focuses on "Crying" -- the Dream Duet -- by the two singers on the Tried & True CD and the PBS Special. Besides printed interviews, there are some wonderful comments in this issue.
There is also a new Artisan News video out in which Clay talks candidly about American Idol.
Clay Aiken talks about American Idol with Artisan News.
Decca Records has posted a video Clay's of "Unchained Melody" performance from The View on the label's website. So far, there have been 150 views and 30 comments.
Clay and Lauren Kennedy join News 14 Carolina's Tracy Early for a discussion of Bringing Broadway Home, star-studded event set for 8 p.m. at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium.
Finally, I would be remiss if I didn't pass along Fountaindawg's latest compilations from recent activities. The clickables below include the the Artisan News video with screen caps by Hope, 1; the June 12 debut telecast of Tried & True - LIVE! on WTTW-11 in Chicago, 2; another Artisan News graphic with caps by Artquest and deemer, 3; and Clay's CNN interview with screen caps by Cotton, 4.
It's time for more corn. Have a great week, Clay Nation!
Caro
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