Posted in Events, FYI, People Making a Difference, tagged 2008, Atlanta, Atlanta tornado, March 14, photo, photography, the shot of a lifetime, tornado on March 21, 2008 | 2 Comments »
What a difference a week can make! Today’s beautiful blue skies and warm sunshine have been so enjoyable. Last Friday seems like almost like a dream. We knew bad weather was a distinct possibility, and, being lifelong Georgians, we knew that might possibly entail severe thunderstorms and a possible tornado watch. What we didn’t anticipate [...]
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Posted in FYE - For Your Enjoyment, Family, Illness, Just for Grownups, Pets, tagged dog, Family, family pet, veterinarian, wisdom on March 19, 2008 | 1 Comment »
This morning I received one of those emails that many folks simply delete - a “Fwd”. For some reason, I had the time available to open it and skim through. After the first few lines, I slowed down and began re-reading it with interest. A confirmed cat-lover, I have also had the privilege of being [...]
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Posted in Cancellations, Family, Health, Illness, People Making a Difference, tagged allergic reaction, allergies, asthma, DeKalb County Fire Department, emergency medicine, EMT, M & M's on March 13, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Monday was just one of those days - the kind where it seems every time you turn around, something else goes wrong, no matter how you try to be upbeat or keep a positive perspective.
It all seemed to start on Saturday morning, when I found myself in the untenable position of being forced to cancel my [...]
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Posted in Audio Clips, FYE - For Your Enjoyment, Fun Stuff, Stories, tagged Beatrix Potter, bunnies, bunny, Cottontail, Flopsy, Mopsy, Mr. McGregor, story, Tale of Peter Rabbit on March 9, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Just this weekend, I had a serendipitous find at my local public library, the Salem-Panola branch of the DeKalb County Public Library system, as I checked out books for next Wednesday’s musical storytime that I’m doing there.
As I waited to check out, I glanced over and spied a carousel filled with DVD’s available for viewing. [...]
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Posted in Artistry, Audio Clips, Classical Music, FYE - For Your Enjoyment, Family Fun, Fun Stuff, tagged Cello, challenge, Classical Music, music, playing cello on March 4, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Ever wondered if you could play the cello?
Well, here’s your chance. Click the cello pictured above and take this opportunity to play as soloist with the Berlin Philharmoniker Orchestra. Those of you with video-game or mousing skills might actually have the upper hand in this contest, but I think a good ear helps tremendously too!
Btw, I earned [...]
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Posted in Artistry, Benefits of Music, FYE - For Your Enjoyment, Video Clips, Vocal Play, tagged car sounds, choir, Honda, singing, Vocal Play on March 2, 2008 | No Comments »
Yesterday in Our Time (Away We Go!) and Village (Cock-a-Doodle Moo!) classes, I mentioned to all of my classes the importance of using your voice in fun, energizing ways to entice your child to try to imitate you, thus strengthening and developing his or her voice.
Well, these two videos will not only amaze you, but, [...]
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