It is Winter in Albuquerque. I am surrounded by snow-capped Mountains on all sides - to the East, West, North and South. It is 60 degrees out. The air is brisk, but the sun is bright and warm. The skies are vast, bluer than blue, as far as my eyes can see. It is breathtaking. Photos don't capture the majesty. And one more thing...the birds are singing. At first, I can't believe my ears. They are singing so loud! Speaking of birds...a few weeks ago, my partner and I bough

Even though I live in a moderate climate, I still feel the Winter. It is snowing in parts of New Mexico, in the mountains. The mornings and evenings are a bit chillier. Fortunatley, for me, the sun still shines through in the late afternoon. Winter has a poetic side that I have always felt. I found this beautiful thought online. As an introvert who hates the materialism of the season and prefers the quiet snowfall in the Woods while hiking alone or hand in hand with someon

I am just so excited that my song "Pretty Words" will be featured on BWH Music Group's On Peace Street Compilation Album. I will be joining 18 other artists on this phenomenal album to share songs about peace and social justice. Here's a copy of my press release! Pretty Words" by Sylvie's Songs Feat. Amanda Sullivan Is Selected For BWH Music Group’s ‘On Peace Street,’ A Compilation Album Featuring Emerging and Exceptional Independent Artists And Songwriters Sharing Songs Abo

A few days before my partner and I left for Albuquerque, New Mexico, I got "cold feet." I emailed my brother prior to take-off to express my doubts and he assured me that I could always move back, but he had a hunch I would want to stay. He was right. I moved to New Mexico for many reasons. For starters, I was tired of the weather. From November through May, there wasn't much to cheer about in terms of New England weather. The four seasons were disappearing. Fall was too

The folk group I was in for almost three years, The BeeKeepers, has come to an end. I will miss making music with Phred and Mandy, two of th