Got Lemons? Make Lemonade!
- Sheri and Bill Eppright
- Jul 8, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 2
Got lemons? Make lemonade!
It’s summertime, and we really do love lemonade. But--we're not talking about that tangy, refreshing beverage that always hits the spot. Nope, we’re talking about those unexpected twists and turns that sneak up and sometimes even change the direction of your life. We’re talking about THAT kind of lemons…argh!
Sheri: I have always considered myself an optimist with a dose of realism. A favorite saying that has stayed with me throughout my life is “I just know if I dig deep enough in this pile of manure, I will find a pony!
The other night we watched a film documentary In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon. Paul discussed a recent “lemon” in his life--in 2023 he totally lost hearing in one ear for which doctors still cannot find a cause or solution. Hearing out of just one ear changes the dynamics of how he hears the music he is playing and especially singing. Talk about lemons for a singer/songwriter! But here’s the lemonade: Paul said he has learned to view his hearing loss as a piece of data to work with rather than as a “condition” he is experiencing. This thought process allows him to find new ways to adapt how he creates his music. There is definitely some “making lemonade” happening here!
Bill: Speaking of lemons, I have always viewed myself as an athlete, but the last 2 years have thrown some noteworthy lemons my way: 2 knee replacements and 1 hip. Ever see a bionic lemon learning to adapt to its new body parts? I plan to dance with Sheri again this summer! (news at 11:00)
When we started Bill's bionic journey together, we knew gigging as “Sheri & Bill” (at least temporarily) wasn’t an option—more lemons! Definitely a nix on carrying equipment and maneuvering through cables on stage!
After a few panic moments wondering “what now?”, we began digging through our combined toolbox of skills. We pulled out photography and blogging, both skills we had fun doing together before music and gigging filled our waking hours. Yes! We can do this—ready to make lemonade! We stirred in a large dose of positivity, a few motivational quotes and we had the makings of some sweet lemonade!
Bill: Spending time creating our blog on positivity and working with our photography has been extremely helpful in keeping my head in a positive “lemonade” place.
Positively connecting with others, whether through our music (we still have it!), our writing, or our photography—we are enjoying our lemonade these days. Made any lemonade lately?
Positively speaking, Sheri & Bill, Story Tellers through Word, Image and Song
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