They say that music soothes the savage beast, and here at the Circle of Trees that means playing polka music with the "Polka Pirates" accordian jug band, and our latest venture, Ukuleles.

As to the next gigs with the band, look for us in February at the Stafholt Nursing Center, bringing joy to those who can't get around, and perhaps at the Blaine Senior Center in celebration of Mardi Gras.
We'll probably reschedule the snowed out music party that was to be held in January for February too.
There will be St Patrick's Day celebrations to attend, spontaneous drop-ins at local restaurants in Blaine,
playing polka music for the Blaine Elementary School in April as part of their Let's Move Blaine program, and there are rumors of a Flash Mob polka dance in downtown Blaine some time in the spring or early summer.  Now that will be a hoot!

Cathy has been plucking away at her concert ukulele, and she's getting the hang of it.  I just got a soprano "pineapple" ukulele, and I'm working on some blues chords.

We're staying warm chopping wood, and getting ready to drop a few trees.  Winter is the best time to read, play music, and sit around the fire, and make plans for when the sun returns.  Stay tuned for more from the farm, including what's happening in our barnyard from the animals. (Ducks, chickens, goats, and patches the cat.)