Say, lady blue When the storm hit When it was icy When the rain fell When I froze inside Where were you Say, lady blue When the music stopped When all ears went deaf When silence surrounded When I cried out mutely Where were you Say, lady blue When those most loyal Gathered and rallied [...]
Filed under: Uncategorized, art, music, poetry on August 20th, 2010 | 2 Comments »
I was listening to Sirus Radio’s channel The Coffee House when I heard this song. It stopped me in my tracks. I thought I’d share. Artist : Martin Sexton Song: Friends Again Album: Sugarcoating
Filed under: art, music on August 14th, 2010 | No Comments »
This month of school has been such an edurance test. Field trips and school plays of all different kinds. Mat went to Austin alone. I have to get his film developed. Abbey went to a Fairy Tale Ball and then bowling and a park! There are no adequate words for the noise level of [...]
Filed under: art, humor, kids, life, music on May 21st, 2010 | No Comments »
Today my princess, dressed in her finest, went to her school’s “Fairy Tale Ball”. She danced with Pinochio. She had cupcakes, cookies, and punch. She rubbed elbows with other royalty, magical people, and even a few villians. There were a number of Peter Pans, Pirates, Princes, Princesses, Dorthys, various Disney Princesses, the Red Queen [...]
Filed under: Uncategorized, kids, life, music, relating well, wonder on May 13th, 2010 | No Comments »
Ten years ago, he was a tiny, raven haired, “blue” (wet lungs) wriggly, thing with giant brown eyes . I was a marveling, wriggling, stunned, wide eyed…. new mom. I had no clue what I was supposed to do with this new life placed in my hands. Not really. I mean I was [...]
Filed under: kids, life, music on May 11th, 2010 | 1 Comment »
I was in a car accident today. Not my fault, but the smash up was not so fun. Most wrecks are like that. I’ve personally had two car wrecks in my life with me behind the wheel. Have you ever noticed after any calamity the number one asked question is always, “How are [...]
Filed under: life, music on May 6th, 2010 | No Comments »
I was a junior in High School. My guidance counselor Mrs. Beck called me into her office with an offer to go to a camp. For so many reasons, that week spent with Ms. Rochelle St. Marie, Ms. Laura Smith, Ms. Rebecca Boone was huge for me. I grew up in microscopic towns dotting [...]
Filed under: life, music, purpose, relating well, relationships, wonder on March 8th, 2010 | 2 Comments »
I have mentioned her work before. Sarah Bettens is one of my favorite modern artists. My first experience with her music was due to a link on a myspace page of another musician I respect. I emailed her a question about one of her songs, she responded, and I was hooked. She is an incredible artist. [...]
Filed under: art, life, music, purpose on February 25th, 2010 | No Comments »
Kyler England has some powerful lyrics. This is one of many. It moved me, so I’m sharing.
Filed under: art, music on January 26th, 2010 | 1 Comment »
I think the most significant and poignant lines in this song to me are: “It’s because I know that you won’t say no that I’m asking…” (Sarah Bettens, song Rescue Me, Album Shine, © Copyright-Cocoon Records (700261228952) Record Label: Cocoon Records) I can not express how much that touches me. When I brainstormed all [...]
Filed under: art, life, music on November 15th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
