For nearly forty years, composing songs (lyrics and music) has been my gig. Perhaps I will return to this love, but for now, I am enjoying writing poetry and a novel. I've been having a blast writing poetry nearly every day since before National Poetry Month (April.) New forms of poetry are a fascination and … Continue reading Composing
Thursday Thoughts
Happy Friday
My hubby and I took a quick week vacation up to Oregon. I must say, it ended way too soon. We enjoyed a lovely but hot Sunday with our daughter in Grants Pass (she cared for our doggie Sofie for the week.) On Monday, we went up to Roseburg and took a scenic drive along … Continue reading Happy Friday
Thursday Thoughts, Friday
Interesting enough, Thursday thoughts did not get posted as usual. I just posted it but I will post here as well. The irony is I spent most of yesterday in the ER. I woke up not feeling well with dizziness and the whole left side of my body tingling. I thought, maybe I slept wrong, … Continue reading Thursday Thoughts, Friday
Thursday Thoughts
Living Your Purpose
With a lifetime of loving and studying music, I take joy in entertaining, writing music, collaborating with other artists, and singing various genres of music. These pleasures are incredibly fulfilling. Meeting other musicians is always a joy. Teaching music, especially voice, was a great source of joy as students grasped the techniques and the thrill … Continue reading Living Your Purpose
Thursday Thoughts
Sing the Story
When telling a story to small children you need to be animated. Telling the story of the Three Little Pigs to a kindergarten class, for example, must not be told with an emotionless face. The children would climb the furniture, bored out of their minds. You must keep their attention. They should, in response to … Continue reading Sing the Story
Thursday Thoughts
Memorial Day Without You
A few years ago I penned this song. One of these days I will record it. But for now, I share the lyrics. We remember your last full measure of devotion. Words are never enough. Without YouKaci RigneyWith a mournful sighshe walked on past,stopped at the place,her eyes downcast.Stood there for so longher thoughts far … Continue reading Memorial Day Without You
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