Traci's Blog

The pressure is on...and I nearly cracked under it. At the end of September, my piano quartet, The Quadratonics, decided to do a Christmas concert. I have two baby grand pianos, so some of the pieces all 4 of us play (2 players per piano), and other pieces we pair up (2 players on one piano, or 1 pl...

My to-do list at any given time has 150-200 items. With the holidays approaching, this goes up exponentially! My body needed a break. My husband, Doug, turned on the TV, and we were binge-watching Christmas movies before I knew it. We watched A Christmas Story Christmas (sequel to A Christmas Story ...

Thanksgiving is a holiday that has become synonymous with gratitude. But how did this happen? The tradition of Thanksgiving dates back to the 17th century when the Pilgrims celebrated their first successful harvest in Plymouth. They invited the Native Americans, who had helped them survive their fir...

I just completed my 54th trip around the sun last week. This birthday was a "simple pleasures" birthday. I took the day off from work and spent quality time with my husband, running errands. One of our "errands" was a trip to the Pinball Museum in Tarpon Springs. I love pinball! We played pinball fo...

I returned last night from Hypnothoughts, the largest hypnosis conference in the world.  I was there to teach three classes:  Yoda-Nosis, Psycho Patterns, and Comedy Writing for Stage Hypnotists. I was also there to take two courses from David Snyder: Identity by Design and Vibrational Healing. It w...

The Quadratonics! From left to right, Traci Kanaan, Jan Holden, Jeannie Mac, and Chris Bankey. Photo credit: Stuart Holden

Earlier this year, I found myself with 2 pianos.  I tried selling one, but no one was interested after 6 months on the Facebook marketplace and another online dedicated piano l...

I’m wrapping up a tumultuous few weeks that have been nothing but GO-GO-GO.  I’m tired and unable to get caught up because I've been at Hypnothoughts this past week.   Hypnothoughts is the world's largest hypnosis conference, and I'm teaching and taking classes there.  I'm having a great time, but a...

My first “exposure” to a nudist community was in January 2009 when I was hired to do a comedy show at a clothing-optional resort.  I had no idea how that one show would change my life.  That one show sent me down a road that would allow me to develop a comedy show that would eventually introduce me ...

After last week’s goal-setting blog, I set some pretty big goals for myself.  And then I looked at my schedule to see when I could work on those goals.  And it hit me…I have a real problem!  

I have not scheduled any time to work on things that are important to me, because I’m too busy running my b...

These popular lyrics are often sung by those bringing in the New Year. Auld Lang Syne is from the Scots language and means “old long since.” In practice, it means “old times, especially times fondly remembered.” Robert Burns, the national poet of Scotland, wrote those words in a poem published in 17...

Ahhh...the holidays!  They're here!  And now, it's time to figure out what the heck is next.  You've rushed around for weeks shopping, preparing food, baking cookies, and wrapping presents.  Your family is on their way, and it's time for the festivities.  Whether your traditions are set in stone or ...

The holidays can bring out the best…and worst in people.   For some, the holidays are all about reconnecting with family and friends. For others, the holidays are a reminder of family and friends that have passed on, or pissed us off. Here are a few tips on how to make the most of the holiday season...