Juliezaz1

LATEST ARTICLES ( 728 )

• We Got the Beat, #694

  The very first rock concert I ever went to was on October 22, 1986.  I saw Billy Joel’s “Bridge” tour at The Centrum in Worcester, Massachusettes. Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Limbo Rock, #693

  

  I am in limbo.  Yep, this weekend officially marks the calm before the storm.  It is the transition weekend between the end of the school year and the... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Getting To Know You, #692

  Staff training has begun!  Yep, it’s officially camp season, and the next couple of days is all about getting to know new camp staff and reuniting with old ones. Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Kobi’s Lullaby, #691

  Last night, I participated in a Kindergarten graduation ceremony.  This particular ceremony happened to fall on the same day as my own children completed their... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Light My Fire, #690

  

  From nndb.comThe news of the death of the Door’s keyboardist, Ray Manzerek, left me reeling with sadness and Doors nostalgia yesterday. Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• The Color Conductor

  

  Happy Top 10 Tuesday, Tucson Songstress friends!  It’s time for another fun music activity for you to do with your children at home.  For today’s activity, we... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• If Today Was Your Last Day, #689

  I think that “last days” are hard.  I hate saying goodbye to people especially if I don’t know if I’ll ever see them again.  As an adult, it is emotionally... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• I’ve Got to Have Friends, #688

  My son had his very first sleep over last night with his best buddy from birth.  Seriously, his friend was born 6 days after him, and they began their... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Moonlight Sonata, #687

  “The notes I handle no better than many pianists. But the pauses between the notes—ah, that is where the art resides.” – Arthur Schnabel, in Chicago Daily... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• So What, #686

  My son came home yesterday from his after school program with a “bump” on his thumb.  Of course, my job as a Mommy is not only for nurturing, food preparation... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Hollywood Nights, #685

  As a parent, I’ve realized lately how lenient I’ve become with adhering to the recommended Motion Picture Association’s movie ratings.  Yesterday, my kids and... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Asshole, #684

  Yesterday, I was doing my regular twice-a-month errand to Petsmart, and I left the store feeling traumatized. So much so that I must share this story with all o... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Reveille, #683

  

  Last night, my son attended his very last Cub Scout meeting of the year.  Yes, the boys will get together a couple of times over the summer, but the regular... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Don’t Forget the Recorder!

  

  Happy Top 10 Tuesday everyone!In Arizona, our school year is ending next week.  Though our summer will be jam-packed with activity, and I personally want my... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• The End, #682

  This is a week that represents endings for me.  It is the last full week of school for my kids, the last week of school-year teaching (saying goodbye to 3 of... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• My Generation, #681

  

  In Judaism, we have an expression in Hebrew:  ”L’dor V’dor” or “From Generation to Generation.”  When I think of my mother and my grandmother and all of the... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Twist and Shout, #680

  Life is full of twists and turns, and when one of them sneaks up taking me by surprise, I’m always thrown for a loop. You would think by now that I was used to... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Technical Issues

  Comcast was out yesterday doing some work in the area, and now our internet & phones are coming in and out.  That leaves me with hopes for further remedies late... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree, #679

  

  It is performance season, as every school in Arizona is winding down the school year with culminating displays of all they have learned throughout the year. Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Rain, #678

  

  The Morton Salt Umbrella GirlWhen it rains, it pours. I looked up the definition of this expression on line.  Usingenglish.com defines it in this way: ”This... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION