IN EVERY SMILE – PART 2
– I wrote “In Every Smile” for my children in 2015. I wanted them to know that when I was gone – it was okay to cry and grieve. I hoped they would cherish smiles and laughter, and that my love would...
View ArticleSPRING THAWED MY PAIN
Seasonal change has inspired many songs and paintings for me. Last spring, I illustrated several varieties of fruit blossoms. Many of those same trees have already begun blooming again. In January, I...
View ArticleAUTUMN HOPE
My newest painting, which I’ve named “Autumn Hope.” Always looking for a positive spin can sometimes be exhausting. There, I said it! With honesty, I confess that occasionally the urge to wallow in...
View ArticleAT THIS VERY MOMENT
Tomorrow is my 62nd birthday. Just writing that stuns me! As a young girl, I used to write to “Judy of the Future.” Perhaps now I’m that older and wiser woman, but I like to believe there is still a...
View ArticleBeside Me Always – Now Available On Audio!
My dream came true – I am so blessed! Susan Hanfield I am excited to celebrate with Judy Unger the audiobook release of her poignant memoir Beside Me Always recorded at Studio City Sound and produced...
View ArticleMy Podcast: Beside Me Always, Grief 2 Growth
I am excited to share my interview with Brian Smith. My beautiful healing journey continues and I hope my story will help anyone navigating grief to hang on to hope. To hear the podcast, click on this...
View ArticleCAN I KEEP THEM FOREVER?
My most recent painting is named “Autumn Leaf Medley.” It was definitely enjoyable to capture so many colors. I filled my palette with eyedroppers of dye from at least 20 bottles in order to create my...
View ArticleLEMON TREE
My Lemon Tree painting took about two weeks to complete. The title for this post has me humming the delightful Peter, Paul & Mary song by the same name. But my story about the overgrown lemon tree...
View ArticleIT’S OKAY TO CRY AWHILE
– These are chorus lyrics to my song “In Every Smile,” which I composed four years ago in 2015. Over the summer, I recorded several of my acoustic songs despite being in a wheelchair. I’m ready to...
View ArticleI LONG TO ESCAPE
One of my neighbors gave this to me after I shared a meditation CD with her. Such a lovely new friendship and wall hanging to brighten my dining room! My post title is a lyric line from my song “Take...
View ArticleTAKE ME AWAY – PART 3
For lyrics and other stories about this song go to this link: TAKE ME AWAY Composing after a long dry spell has been wonderful for me. It is truly an exploration, as I search to find interesting...
View ArticleHOPE CAME WITH THE RAINBOW
“Music is my passion and art is my profession.” I’ve said that line above many times. My artwork has taken a backseat while I’ve pursued creating music that I love. Unfortunately, creating music has...
View ArticleHEAVENLY HEALING MEDITATION SONGS
Today marks twenty-six years since my 5-year-old son Jason died. I will always miss him, but he lives on in my music. Last week, I released a new meditation album named Heavenly Healing Meditation...
View ArticleMY SHINING STAR-PART 3
Before my arranger, Robert Maule closed his studio in Burbank we took a picture together. Links to lyrics and other stories about this song: MY SHINING STAR This month holds many anniversaries of the...
View ArticleWE HAD TO SAY GOODBYE
Click to hear a shortened excerpt of Angel in the Sky Meditation Song. The 30-minute version is free on the Insight Timer Meditation App: ANGEL IN THE SKY MEDITATION SONG BLOG EXCERPT Watching a close...
View ArticleYOU HAVE FLOWN
My post title of “You Have Flown” is a lyric line from my song “Set You Free.” Set You Free is also the name I’ve given to several song compilations that I’ve released on Insight Timer (a meditation...
View ArticleMY SHINING STAR-PART 2
Story behind MY SHINING STAR-PART 1 Part 1 of this story describes more about my feelings when I composed My Shining Star. This song holds so many meanings for me. The most moving part of my song is...
View ArticleINSIGHT TIMER RECORDING
On July 31, I was given the honor of choosing the meditations on Insight Timer (a free meditation app) for the upcoming week. I’ve excerpted part of my recording where I tell my story and I’m excited...
View ArticleA LONG TIME AGO, I FELT HOPELESS
A long time ago, I thought it was hopeless that I could take an enjoyable vacation with my three children. It wasn’t perfect, but it was enjoyable most of the time! I laughed when I noticed one of my...
View ArticleEVERY SEASON – PART 3
Links to Part 1 & 2 of this story: EVERY SEASON-PART 1 EVERY SEASON-PART 2 When I wrote my song “Every Season” in 2011, it helped me to release my sadness over the death of my son, Jason. With...
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