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Time to Say Goodbye
Goodbyes aren't easy. There's nothing fun about parting with a relative or friend, whether its for a few short days or for an extended period of time. But if saying goodbye is difficult for you, think about how it must feel for a child who has severe separation...
Sneak Peek
Two weeks ago, I spent some time in Kimberly Smoot's photography studio with my buddy, Jake. Kimberly donated her talents to my CD (the one I will be giving away to families of children with autism and other disabilities) and I just couldn't wait to give you all a...
Costumes on Parade
I still remember the costume parades from preschool and elementary school, and my mom even has pictures! I love the idea of using this song to accompany such a parade - it would be so easy to substitute the costumes I used for those that the students are actually...
All the Candy I’ll Eat
When I was a kid, the best part of Halloween was coming home from trick-or-treating, dumping my bag of candy on the floor, and taking inventory of all the goodies. My brother and I would sort out our candy and make trades, and then I usually proceeded to eat way more...
Sound-Off: SleepPhones
Remember when I first told you about sleephones? Well I received my own pair in the mail a couple of weeks ago, and I am addicted! The picture above is a reenactment of pretty much every single night since I got my sleepphones; they are so comfortable that I...
My Grandma
I want to thank you all for the thoughtful comments and emails I've received over the last couple of days. As I mentioned in my previous post, my grandma passed away this week. And as difficult as this has been, it really is a blessing that she is at peace now.My...
A Personal Note
I was hoping to announce the winners and share the songs that came from their topics this week, but unfortunately, that will be held off for a few days. My grandmother passed away on Tuesday, and I have been spending time with my family and preparing for the funeral...
Two Pumpkins in a Patch
Happy Monday to all of you lovely people! Today is the last day to enter the Halloween song topic contest, so I am hoping you'll do so if you haven't already. And just because I couldn't wait any longer, I've already chosen one of the three winners...so congrats to...
Finally Friday
I'm taking it easy tonight, because tomorrow morning is the photo shoot for my CD project, Listen & Learn: Music for a Different Kind of Audience. The wonderful Kimberly Smoot has donated her time and talent to the cause, and I'm really looking forward to working...