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Before and during the pandemic I had a lot of problems with my left hand. Along the way there were many times I could hardly play, but I could write tunes. Nuala Kennedy, the great flutist and singer, along with a gaggle of friends, kept in touch. I sent Nuala tunes and she sent me tunes, and we went along like that, and we still do. I can’t thank her enough for all the hilarious chats and sharing and music.
Swanny is our name for the Celtic Week at the Swannanoa Gathering in North Carolina.
