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AMAZED AT WHERE I AM TODAY – PART 1
I’m going to write a very personal story. (I hope my son will forgive me for sharing it.) So many times, I’ve said this line: “I’m not a singer! I’m a songwriter.” I know that really isn’t true because...
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AMAZED AT WHERE I AM TODAY – PART 2
Working with a Naturopathic doctor has really paid off for me. These are only half of the supplements I take every day. I’m in “treatment” and won’t have to do this long term. My post title is a lyric...
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OPENING UP – PART 2
The aroma of jasmine has been intoxicating me this past week. Hannah, my vocal coach, took my picture in front of her home where there are many gorgeous star jasmine bushes in full bloom. The...
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OPENING UP – PART 3
Guiding my thought processes through hypnotherapy has been “instrumental” in teaching me to live in a positive way. When my head spins with stories that aren’t helpful for me, I am constantly...
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MY FAIRYTALE LIFE
Last month, I attended my 40th high school reunion. It was one of those rare occasions where I had my hair and makeup done. I am so blessed to be a free-lance artist. After many months without any kind...
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YOUR SMILE, YOUR TOUCH
More about my butterfly illustrations can be found at this link: https://foodartist.wordpress.com/2010/08/15/31-winging-these-illustrations/ It was a beautiful spring day and I looked forward to going...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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