- The day the child realizes that all adults are imperfect, he becomes an adolescent; the day he forgives them, he becomes an adult; the day he forgives himself, he becomes wise. -Alden Nowlan, poet, novelist, and playwright (1933-1983)
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Category Archives: singing
I have the coolest blog readers
This is Rachel Smith. She left a comment the other day re: Seth and his tics. I clicked back on her link and discovered she is a beautiful, soulful singer. I know we are all used to it by now … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, music, singing, Uncategorized
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Thank You North Coast Men’s Chorus!
This weekend was so much fun. Windsong was invited to perform with the North Coast Men’s Chorus, and those men are some of the most gracious, kind, generous, sweet people I’ve ever met. Men with big open hearts. Humor. Talent. … Continue reading
Posted in appreciation, music, singing, Windsong
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A Regular Hootenanny
Last night I went to a party thrown by Karen, the music director of Windsong, and her partner Holly. That’s Karen in the Windsong shirt under the lights, with Windsong singers Sarah and Amanda. It wasn’t just Windsong there, but we … Continue reading
The Morning Song, Rickie Byars-Beckwith
One of the most poignant moments during the recent Great Lakes Unity Music Conference was when Rickie Byars-Beckwith asked if anyone had recently experienced the transition of a loved one. Two women stepped forward, both from our local Unity congregation. Both … Continue reading
Posted in singing, spirituality, Uncategorized, Unity church
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I Love Myself So Much…
At the concert Friday night, our encore was a very simple bouncy little song they sing at the Agape International Spiritual Center(and at our church too), about how you can’t love anyone else unless you love yourself. The choir went into the … Continue reading
Posted in singing, spirituality, Unity church
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Great Lakes Unity Music Conference With Rickie Byars-Beckwith and Tim McAfee-Lewis
“When the praises go up, the blessings come down. When love goes out, that’s when love comes in.” I had more fun last night, more joy than I ever remember having. The Great Lakes Unity Music Conference wrapped up with a concert. People … Continue reading
Posted in singing, Unity church
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Richard Franklin Morse
One evening on the Caribbean cruise, I met Richard. He’s a singer. It was just before the karaoke show, (which I never would have participated in but enjoyed watching) and we discussed my public singing phobia. He used to have it too, and … Continue reading
“Oh Let Me Live in a Wholly Holy Way”
Last week was the first day in a new session of clay class after spring break. Riley had a hard time again. The start of anything new is a trigger for her. The clay was wet, and it stuck to her rolling pin. … Continue reading
God Doesn’t Give You More Than You Can Handle
Parents of kids with special needs get this line all the time. I personally don’t think God is some wise old dude in the sky, doling out disabilities based on parental strength. Often it seems people use this quote because they don’t know what to say … Continue reading
Fear of Singing
We woke up. The kids found their Easter Baskets, and hunted for eggs. Riley and I were to be at the church by 9:00 to rehearse for the 11:00 service. At about 8:30 she started complaining her stomach hurt. She … Continue reading
Posted in singing, Unity church
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Happy Easter!
At church tomorrow, the adult and children’s choirs are combining, and Riley has volunteered to do a solo! She just flat out claimed it. No one asked her. She wanted it. She’s never done anything like this before. I am in awe. … Continue reading
Great Lakes Unity Music Conference
Unity Center in Cleveland Heights is hosting what is sure to be an inspiring music conference May 5,6,& 7. Ricky Byars Beckwith and Tim McAfee Lewis from the Agape International Spiritual Center in Culver City, California will be leading the gathering. If you are … Continue reading