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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...

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SPRING 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...

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AUTUMN 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...

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AT 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...

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Beside 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...

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My 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...

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CAN 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...

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LEMON 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...

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IT’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...

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I 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...

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TAKE 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...

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HOPE 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...

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HEAVENLY 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...

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MY 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...

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WE 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...

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YOU 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...

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MY 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...

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INSIGHT 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...

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A 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...

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EVERY 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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