SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT, THE CHURCH
BEHAVE
One day, when I was out for a neighborhood walk, I noticed two boys and an adult walking along the street. One of the young boys had a bike which...
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
RICHARD
On June 26, 1483 King Richard III became the King of England…only to die in a battle over that same throne some 2 years later, ending the famous “War of...
ENCOURAGEMENT
SHOOT FOR THE MOON
It’s difficult to believe tht 51 years ago (July 20th) Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, the first to do so? I remember where I was, I was staring at...
ENCOURAGEMENT, THE CHURCH
SALT
One of the best things about bacon (and my other addictions: popcorn, Fritos, and crackers) is salt. You can keep your sugar…even chocolate does not have the same appeal as...
ENCOURAGEMENT, THE CHURCH
TELL YOUR STORY
Usually, during this last holiday weekend, I perform with the Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra (the “big band” I’ve been singing with since 2000) one July, at a private event in a...
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
MY OPINION, HIS TRUTH
A few years ago I traveled back to my hometown in The Tri-Cities, Washington to bury my father’s ashes. I wasn’t feeling like my best self. Suddenly, with my Mom...
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BOTTICELLI
I started off the day with my daily “fix” of coffee…but today, over ice! I have little rituals that I enjoy, depending on the day, including my coffee. I also...
ENCOURAGEMENT, SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
DAD
I am still my Father’s son. I carry so many parts of his personality that it’s impossible to escape his influence, even if I wanted to. My Dad knew no...
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
ONE SHEEP MATTERED
Mrs. G. has become one of my favorite teachers, in memory. I was seven or eight-years-old when I stepped into her class, at Jason Lee Elementary, she stole my “creative”...
ENCOURAGEMENT, SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
MICHAEL
(reposted June of each year, in honor of Michael) Each June I think about my friend, Michael. Michael was a conductor, chorus master, lecturer, author, musicologist, accompanist & my vocal...