http://rikie.sirenssong.net the life and times of Rikie Floyd, as seen by Rikie Floyd Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:40:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It's been a while since I wrote anything. I've been a little distracted. You see, I had a baby. I'm not the only one of the group that is distracted. We all have our different lives with their different challenges.  So this morning I was thinking about this.  The girls ... http://rikie.sirenssong.net/?p=10 This last weekend, it was my turn to go into the recording studio to lay down my tracks. This would be the 3rd studio we are on as the other two decided to close down.  LeighAnn flew in, and she and I made our way to Skyline Studios of Dallas.  ... http://rikie.sirenssong.net/?p=9 As a group we have been together since 1996 and as friends even longer. We have performed at music festivals, renaissance faires, weddings, large parties, and small. We have worked in a studio on our Cds. We have worn costumes, fancy dresses, and everything in between for performances. We are ... http://rikie.sirenssong.net/?p=8 Marla is the Siren that I have known the longest.  Hilary glided into my life.  LeighAnn came bursting on the scene.  With Marla, I believe some thing had in mind for us to be friends, and if one situation didn't work, then another was created.  I'm sure that if that ... http://rikie.sirenssong.net/?p=7 I met LeighAnn when she hired my husband as the technical director for a show she was directing. I still remember the first time I saw her. It was in a rundown warehouse full of 4X8 stage platforms, tools, and paint.  My first thought?  "oh geez. my husband is going to ... http://rikie.sirenssong.net/?p=6 Each of the Sirens' holds a place in my life and heart that is all their own. In the coming writings, I will discuss each. Both LeighAnn and Hilary have done something similar so check out their blogs. I am going to steal LeighAnn's "top 13 list" for my format. Today is about ... http://rikie.sirenssong.net/?p=5 Sirens' Song has been together since the mid-1990's. We started out as 3 (myself, LeighAnn, and Marla) and called ourselves 3 Roses and a Sweet Pea. The sweet pea being Marla's first baby. A year or so later, Hilary came to us and we've been going strong ever since. In this ... http://rikie.sirenssong.net/?p=4 For those interested in following a little closer to one of the Sirens,' this is for you. LeighAnn started a blog a while back and has gently moved the rest of us to do the same.   I don't promise postings often, or that they will be as insightful as LeighAnn's or Hilary's. ... http://rikie.sirenssong.net/?p=1