Some pieces of music seem to flow or to touch my heart more than others. Song From a Secret Garden is one of those. Song from a Secret Garden, not to be confused with the children’s novel about Mary Lennox, was composed by Rolf Lovland and was released on the album of the same name … [Read more…]
It seems I’ve known this song forever, as far back as my early Girl Scout years. It was something we would sing around the campfire. I can’t really say that I knew what it was about back then. I loved the melody, and really liked adding harmony with it. Recently I had the opportunity to … [Read more…]
I am renewing my committment to keeping track of things that make me happy each month. Of course there will be some repeats each month because I’m always happy for massages, dogs, and music. But this time I want to intentionally be aware of new things I can add to the list each month. A … [Read more…]
Softly and Tenderly was written by Will Lamartine Thompson in 1847. It is a lovely song to sing and I also really like playing it on the harp. The verses flow easily, but I think my favorite part to sing is the chorus. I’m proud to say he grew up in my home state of … [Read more…]
May Our Hearts Sing of Peace is a choir anthem I wrote in 2023 using the words of John Birch with his permission. The song is a prayer asking God to help us feel and express His peace, His joy, His forgiveness, His Grace in the world. The final words are a reminder that we … [Read more…]
It is easy to look back on the previous year and only notice what went wrong or dwell on any unfulfilled dreams. Certainly I have had quite a few things go wrong in 2025 and some of my plans did not come to fruition. Looking back at that has a purpose and can be an … [Read more…]
It has really been an emotional few months. I’ve said a joyful hello to another new fur baby and said goodbye to a loved one. Both were unexpected. Roxy I have a habit of surfing the Animal Humane site. One day I found a beautiful Rotweiler mix named Roxy. There was just something about her……. … [Read more…]
On this first day of 2026 I’m sure many people are writing their resolutions for the new year. I chose instead to reflect on the highs and lows of 2025, what I’ve learned, and inklings of what may come next. So before I say hello to 2026, I will say goodbye to 2025. It seems … [Read more…]
When I write abgout the power of choice, I’m not just referring to the pleasure of having choices (e.g. strawberry, chocolate, or vanilla ice cream), but also the awareness of having choices, even if we choose not not take them. We often forget that there really are choices, and we use words like “have to”, … [Read more…]
Honestly, most Mondays are pretty good for me. But yesterday was a “Massage Monday.” Yesterday’s massage wasn’t all peace and relaxation because I had some places that were really tight and they needed to be worked out. That isn’t always pleasant. However, the way my body feels afterward is fabulous. I’ve been getting regular massage … [Read more…]