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Hello Everyone~

It's been a long time since I've been here, and though it's time I came back and started fulfilling my promises, I find I just can't do so...at least, not just now.

There is much more to write about, true.  Palma had some incredible songs that over the years I have listened to many times.  As I listen to them, I find a new appreciation for the stories that she told.  Some of them actually hit home for me, and I know that others feel that way, as well.

There are many reasons I will continue to promote this genius's work....like me, others should have the opportunity to hear her fabulous compositions - all of them.  The pop songs - wonderful tunes that should have been recorded by many...it just takes the right person to hear them. That person was Karen Carpenter, I feel sure - and her life ended so quickly and so tragically - I know Karen and Richard had plans to record more - one of them I've never even heard, nor can I seem to find even a lead sheet to - it's called BOX OFFICE MOVIE KING.  Like many other items, Palm had planned to forward it to me, but...well, we all know what happened there.  And, almost three full years ago, now.  In so, so many ways, it seems like only yesterday.

Then there are the Christian songs - two fabulous albums of them, plus the Worship CD, where Palm sings with such raw emotion.  It's an amazing compilation.

And of course, there are the two musicals that, in and of themselves, are sheer magic.  To know that what I have is a CD that Palm, herself, did most all of the work, in....(I know one of the songs she hired another piano player so she could do the synth work at the same time).  Other than that, it's all her.  She knew the instruments - she knew when to put them in - she knew that "less is more" and followed that rule so that it suited her music perfectly.  She taught me arranging and how to "fill more with each pass" and to "let (it) fill up a corner that needs it" when adding a particular instrument.

I'm fortunate enough to have some other cd's that Palma recorded - her first Christian cd was to be named "Heal Me" and it was piano and vocal, only.  What a hauntingly beautiful cd that I have so enjoyed.

Not to mention the fun, fun, fun cd Palm did in collaboration with two other musicians, Fred Guarino and Joe Orlando.  This one is for those living in extended care, and is called HUG SOMEONE YOU LOVE.  I've only scratched the surface on this one in my musings - it's worth accolade after accolade, and should be heard round the world.  One day....one day.

So you see, there is much more to be done in this blog - so many more fun things to write about - so many more reasons to push my promotions farther and wider for her, knowing that one day, Palma will be a household name - I promised her I'd never stop working at making that a reality, and I won't.  Behind the scenes, there have been letters and promo copies sent - agents and radio stations and others have now heard and play Palma's awesome music -  I am happy for the opportunity to do that, and will continue to do so - and one of them will be THE right person to launch a retrospective look at our late, dear friend's talent and the rest, as they say, will be history.

But...as for my writing here, I'm not clear about whether or not to continue, or if I do make the decision to, when it will begin again.  I miss you Palm.

I wish you all the very best.


~Martini

A memorial brick in the meditation garden at USC, Springfield, MO