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• The Maccabeats, #662

  

  I moved to Tucson from Los Angeles in 2004, and one of things that I’ve really missed about living in a big city is all of the cultural opportunities that come... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• I’m Going On a Manhunt, #661

  There is nothing like an old friend.  One thing about birthdays that I absolutely love, love, love are the amazing phone calls you get all day long. Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• The Book of Love, #660

  When I was kid, I would wake up on my birthday morning in nervous anticipation wondering if when I got to school if anybody would remember it was my birthday. Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Waiting On the World to Change, #659

  

  It’s really hard to listen to all of the awful news going on this week in Boston and in Texas and even in the White House with the ricin scare and not slip... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• The Eve of Destruction, #658

  

  This, blog readers,  is an evil mad scientist who roams through my house every day trying to figure out which item would be the most fun to destroy.  Just look... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• How Sweet It Is, #657

  We have a routine in my house.  I put my son to sleep every night, and my husband puts my daughter to sleep.  My husband’s been complaining about it lately.... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Bittersweet Symphony, #656

  

  Last night was such an incredibly joyful night for me, as it was the one-time only performance of the play I co-wrote and co-directed called “The Three Taishim... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Beyond Hand Bells

  

  This week, Tucson Songstress friends, I have decided to treat my Top 10 Tuesday music activity a little differently than I have previously.  Rather than reinven... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Cheers, Boston!

  All my love to beautiful, Boston! My heart is with you.  Feel free to sing a long and show your love for Boston:... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• The Eye of the Tiger, #655

  

  My husband and I hardly ever watch movies anymore.  We love movies, but between our busy schedules and always trying to find age appropriate material for our... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• War Bonds, #654

  Yesterday I released my second “Songstress Spotlight” feature, and I have to say that this is a really fun project.  I have interviewed two bands now:  High Tyd... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Songstress Spotlight Band: The Ridges

  

  My little cousin, Allie, who is really not so little anymore has turned into a fine and very cool young woman.  She attends school at Ohio University in... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Puppy Love, #653

  

  I am holding my doggie tighter today and am giving him extra pats and hugs.  Two of my friends yesterday lost their dogs and are just heartbroken. Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Basket Case, #652

  I’m jumping out of my skin with excitement, blog readers!  For those of you who don’t know, I co-wrote a little children’s musical production, and our show is o... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Brain Damage, #651

  I am absolutely deflated today as I write to you about a topic I just learned of yesterday.  As it ends up, Roger Waters, writer, vocalist, bass player and... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• The Motivation Proclamation, #650

  

  Yesterday, I was really moved by a video I watched on the internet, and I think it’s important enough to share with my readers.   I had been reading my... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Be Prepared, #649

  Why does it always seem that every project comes to a head all at the same time?  There is true validity in the expression, “When it rains, it pours.”  This is... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• One Rainy Day We Made Music

  

  Happy Top 10 Tuesday, friends!  Today, we are celebrating the month of April with some April showers by adding some fun musical sounds to the book “One Rainy... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Minecraft, #648

  My son has a huge obsession with the video game, Minecraft, and I swear…I’m beginning to believe that there are subliminal messages woven throughout it.  My... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Don’t Speak, #647

  

  I really hate bringing my kids to places where they’re not supposed to act like kids.  We force them to conform to adult behaviors and to be quiet. Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION