Tag Archives: music

V is for Violin | #AtoZChallenge

Posted on April 24, 2018 by

Violin Notes of violin Gritty texture, woven silk Flute smooths out the snags Theme: haiku poetry about life and nature Image from Dreamstime.com

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N is for New Life and Nature Writes a Song | #AtoZChallenge

Posted on April 16, 2018 by

New Life Roses, birds, and bees Water dusted with diamonds Ring on hand, new life Nature Writes a Song In the thunder, drums Rain, piano melody Woodwind harmony Theme: haiku poetry about life and nature

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G is for Guitar and Gentle Breeze | #AtoZChallenge

Posted on April 6, 2018 by

Guitar Soft fingerpicking Warm sounds of wood escaping Out into the spring Gentle Breeze Downy breath of May Kisses all trees and flowers Life pulses anew Theme: haiku poetry about life and nature Guitar image from Dreamstime.com Pink blossoms my … Continue reading →

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Music Therapy 2

Posted on October 14, 2017 by

Music, as most of us know, has a multitude of benefits. Teenagers seem to need it for their very existence (and no wonder). Many of us use it as a de-stressor and coping mechanism. In Music Therapy 1, I called … Continue reading →

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Words in the Park 2017

Posted on October 4, 2017 by

On Saturday, September 30, 2017, the annual Words in the Park event was held at Spark Gallery in Sherwood Park during the Alberta Culture Days weekend. Over 32 authors authors attended. There were several book launches, an author readings corner, … Continue reading →

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Today’s Writing Song No. 32

Posted on September 10, 2017 by

2017 TODAY’S WRITING SONGS 1-32 2017 Today’s Writing Songs 1-32  (on YouTube) CALIFORNIA NIGHTS — Best Coast

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Heritage Festival in the Rain

Posted on August 8, 2017 by

Our annual tradition of attending the Heritage Festival at Hawrelak Park on the August long weekend was no wash-out in spite of the rain. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but going to the festival in the rain turned out … Continue reading →

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Finally: A Stress Relief Article That Makes Sense

Posted on August 5, 2017 by

On the heels of Music Therapy 1, here is a post by Elizabeth Scott, MS, on Very Well that I recently discovered: Stress Relief For Tired People Too Tired To Exercise? Try These Stress Relievers First! In the above article … Continue reading →

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Music Therapy 1

Posted on July 30, 2017 by

Music therapy, as defined by yours truly: Music that, by individual taste and selection, is good for the mind, heart, and soul, restoring balance to thoughts, body systems, attitude, and outlook. Music regenerates the mind and body, contributes to creativity, … Continue reading →

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June 2017 Roundup: Music

Posted on June 15, 2017 by

While I am away from my blog this week, I have selected and scheduled articles from several categories. A different theme will post each day.   Today’s roundup theme is music. Music Music as a Barometer of Your Well-Being Playing … Continue reading →

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