Juliezaz1

LATEST ARTICLES ( 728 )

• La Copa De La Vida (The Cup of Life), #677

  In 1999, most Americans had never heard of Ricky Martin.  Sure, some recalled a cute charismatic little boy from the 80′s band, Menudo, but he had been long... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Water Bottle Guiro

  

  With Cinco de Mayo celebrations happening all this past weekend, I’ve been thinking a lot about Latin American instruments.  The guiro is an excellent instrumen... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Mack the Knife, #676

  My kids, who are obsessed with every infomercial that comes on TV, have tried with all their innocent might to convince me that I MUST have so many various... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• 867-5309/Jenny, #675

  

  I have lived in the dark ages for a really long time now.  Or at least that’s how I felt in regards to my crappy old cell phone.  It was old technology…a... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• I’m Turning Japanese, #674

  My family has a funny once-a-month Friday night ritual.  On the first Friday evening of every month, I song lead for a preschool Shabbat service. Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Blue Suede Shoes, #673

  

  I love writing karate posts about my little boy, and today is one of those mornings when I get to do just that. Last night, he received his Kid Tiger blue belt... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Where the Streets Have No Name, #672

  

  In the 1980′s, Tony Bernard, was such a huge U2 fan that he attended two nights of the mega superstar band’s “Rattle and Hum” documentary filming at Sun Devil... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Pick a Little Talk a Little, #671

  

  In the education system, Kindergarten is the most delightful and charming year you can have. Everything about it oozes with cuteness, and I love combing throug... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Songstress Spotlight Artist: Bobby Jo Valentine

  

  One of my favorite things in the world is getting turned on to new music.  When you discover any new thing, at first you just can’t get enough of it. Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• The Shofar Blast, #670

  Yesterday, I learned of some news that took the breath right out of me. I learned that two Jewish musicians and songwriters that I greatly admire are no... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Three Osos with Three Sounds

  

  Happy Tucsday or “martes,” Tucson Songstress friends!  With Cinco de Mayo coming up on Sunday, I thought we could use this week’s lesson to help brush up on som... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Skew It On the Bar-B, #669

  Last night we went over to our neighbor’s house for dinner.  They barbecued outdoors on the grill, and we sat outside for a perfect Tucson evening. Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Bloody Mary, #668

  My daughter came home from a play date last night with a adamant declaration, “I am sleeping in your bed tonight.  I’m scared of Bloody Mary. Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Shining Star, #667

  

  Yesterday, I left you all with a cliff hanger.  I said I had a secret and that I would be revealing it today.  The secret is as sweet as can be, and I am... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Tucson Songstress in the News with PJ Library of Southern Arizona

  I am thrilled to report to you all today that one of my blog posts I wrote several weeks ago received some awesome national attention today. Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Poker Face, #666

  I am hiding a secret this morning!  It is a good secret, and I have had to maintain the biggest poker face over the last few days.  It is all I can think of, an... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Wha-Daten-Chu, #665

  I am switching gears.  For those of you who have been following my blog since 2011, you know that during the summer my blog is heavily influenced by camp. Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Rock Lobster, #664

  

  My son came home with a book from his school library about deep-sea life.  Last night we read the book at bed time marveling over all of the exotic colors and... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• What Would I Do Without You, #663

  

  I’ve been sick the last couple of days.  It’s a deep deep cough and my whole body just feels blech!  It’s so tough being a mother and wife and being sick. Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Turn the World Around with Rhythm

  

  Picture from http://www.warble.comHappy Top Tuesday, everyone!  Yesterday was Earth Day, and I was inspired by it.  So, I thought it would be great to share a... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION