Music is a huge part of my life. It inspires me. It makes me nostalgic. It makes me happy. It keeps me sane. Music gives me the chance to be closer to my kids. We have dance parties and get in trouble at the dinner table for not being able to sit still when a […]
It isn't such a bad bad world
It has been interesting to see the reaction to my post about the meaning of philanthropy. Or, maybe, lack of reaction. I was hoping to get lots of comments from people who would share their personal definitions of philanthropy and how they incorporate that meaning in their everyday lives. While I did receive a few […]
My 2010 Year in Review + Goals, not Resolutions, for 2011
I’ve never been one to make resolutions in the new year. I’m much better with goals. Goals just seem more attainable. And, we talk about goals year-round. Conversations around resolutions tend to peak about mid-January and then fizzle from there. First, a quick year in review. The year 2010 was a pretty good one for […]
Christmas Music Memories
Music has always been an important part of my life. To this day, I can’t do much of anything without music in the background. I remember my dad introducing me to different styles of music at a young age. He always seemed to have a story to go along with the songs he played, which […]
Guster Love
My husband and I went to see Guster at the newly re-opened State Theatre in Portland, Maine on Wednesday evening. I think it was our 7th or 8th time seeing Guster live. (I’ve actually lost count.) The funny thing is that every time we see Guster, we seem to act like teenagers. (We are in […]
When a song has meaning
I’ve been listening to the Paper Tongues on my iPod lately. (My boys had me play “Ride to California” at full volume three times tonight so they could dance around the living room before going to bed.) I really like their sound. While I’ve listened to the song “Trinity” quite a few times, I felt […]
