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Category Archives: Music
Practice … Practice … Practice
“Why is it we understand that playing the cello will require work but we relegate writing to the magic of inspiration? Chances are, any child who stays with an instrument for more than two weeks has some adult who is … Continue reading
Posted in Being Creative, Life, Music, Quotes, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged Ann Patchett, Cello, Intentions, journaling, Practice, Success, writing
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Living Simply
I thought yesterday was October first and here I am preparing for Thanksgiving. Why do I feel like I’m living in a time capsule that moves forward at a gazillion miles an hour? As a little kid, I felt time … Continue reading
Posted in Animals I Love, Childhood, Dreams, family, Gratefulness, Matters of the Spirit, Music, Navigating Through Life, Thanksgiving, The Garden, The Seasons
Tagged Aging, Feeding the Soul, Food, joy, love, snow
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What Do We Need In Order To Do Our Best Work?
Friend, writer, and teacher extraordinaire, Patti Digh wrote a great blog post a few days ago. Writing about her daughter, Tess, who was recently diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome she asks the questions, “What does Tess need to succeed? What helps … Continue reading
April In The Big Apple
My husband, Bill, makes at least one or two trips to New York City each year to catch up on the latest in theatre and also movies that most likely will never make it to Charlottesville. We have one small … Continue reading