We are loving life. True, things are super busy these days around our house. Our family calendar is full of concerts, recitals, lessons, rehearsals and all the other things that make a life. But, we still take time to check … Continue reading
We have cleared the hurdles of September! Jeff jumped into the 2012-13 school year at Fort Hays State University. Lessons are scheduled. Classes are in full swing (including the grading). Marching band season is rolling. And, Jeff’s fanfare “Overdrive” was premiered. … Continue reading
March is “Music in our Schools Month” here in the United States. These posts were written in response to this wonderful theme. It all started with “Music and relationships with your child“. In this posts I share a new four-week … Continue reading
Over on Music Sparks, there have been several guest posts in the last month. Come on over and check these out: A Multi-Dimensional Musical Experience Laura Crum looks at our senses other than hearing as they relate to music. And … Continue reading
Lots of activity has been happening at Music Sparks including a new logo. Here are some posts from the last couple months you may find informative: Conscious Aging – This post explores several questions including 1) When someone is old; … Continue reading
I am so thankful for the many people who receive my newsletter. Their feedback has encouraged me to offer something exciting! Beginning in January 2012,two new resources will become available throughMusic Sparks at NO COST to those who sign up. Both are scheduled for monthly … Continue reading
For me and my family, today marks the beginning of the Christmas season. St. Lucia Day has always been a magical day in my experience. Though the morning is dark, breakfast is bright with the light of candles. We ate cinnamon rolls … Continue reading
For those in the northern hemisphere, the day with the least amount of daylight is approaching. With is comes National Flashlight Day on December 21st. In my family, flashlights are a major source of childhood fun to the point my Dad hides his … Continue reading
For the past several weeks I have shared information on the “Sandwich Generation”. Whether people are in a traditional(“those sandwiched between aging parents who need care and/or help and their own children”), club (“those in their 50s or 60s, sandwiched between aging parents, … Continue reading
One of my favorite books as an adult is the children’s book “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein. At a time of year when many fir and pine trees are cut for holiday decoration, I think of all the things trees … Continue reading