Join in as I share my post-Thanksgiving transition into the Christmas season, juggling full-time work, motherhood, and festive preparations. I discuss the challenges of Giving Tuesday, my plans for new Christmas music, and my upcoming local performances. The episode also includes details about my recording sessions and a sneak peek of my new Christmas single, 'River,' a cover of the Joni Mitchell song arranged in the style of Sarah McLachlan. 00:00 Welcome to Song 43 00:36 Holiday Season Rush: Thanksgiving to Christmas 01:33 Giving Tuesday and Charitable Reflections 03:01 New Music Projects and Christmas Album 04:22 Upcoming Performances and Holiday Gigs 06:50 Travel Plans and Balancing Guilt 07:34 Studio Sessions and Musical Progress 10:23 Sneak Peek: Christmas Single 'River'