On the eleventh day of Christmas..... I think of the eleven songs I love the most during this holiday season. 1--"Nothing But a Child" by Steve Earle My Daddy loved Steve Earle, so of course I do too, but this song is very, very special. 2--"Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band Aid This song… Continue reading The Eleventh Day of Christmas
Tag: the power of music
The Third Day of Christmas
On the third day of Christmas..... Tonight I sat listening to the carols being played and sung by people who have come to be a part of my family. As they sang and played the guitar and the flute and the drum box, I was, once again, moved to tears in the midst of "Silent… Continue reading The Third Day of Christmas
Delta Dawn and Earworms
Isn't it interesting to hear songs now that you once sang out loud as a child? Does it ever make you cringe that you sang it, not knowing what the lyrics meant? So many songs from all those years ago I can still remember the lyrics to. One of my favorite radio stations is the… Continue reading Delta Dawn and Earworms
His Heart Was Full to Bustin’
This morning when I took Miss Sophie out for her morning sniff'n'smell, the sky was overcast, a dark grey, with heavy clouds just ready to let all the rain fall down upon us. It was still out as well--nothing moving, reminiscent of a cold, winter morning--only it wasn't cold or winter. But neither was it… Continue reading His Heart Was Full to Bustin’
Turn That Music Down!
This morning Cooter took his math and headed to his room. Where he started playing one of his CD's. At full volume. And, for the first time with this boy child, I heard myself hollering, "Turn that music down!" For the love. He's eight, y'all. He really needs to rein it in. What do I… Continue reading Turn That Music Down!
Payphone–the Song and the Questions
This evening on the way home, this song came on the radio. My little guy can read the title and artist of songs from way back where he sits in the vehicle. When he saw this one, the conversation that ensued--well, I suppose I should have been prepared for it to come up eventually, but… Continue reading Payphone–the Song and the Questions
Musical Memories
Over the weekend I got an email from the Georgia National Fair sharing what their musical acts this year will be. One of the bands listed was the Marshall Tucker Band. I told my children, "Yeah. Cap enjoyed their music." And then I started laughing. When I was growing up, we always tried to get… Continue reading Musical Memories
the song I seek to live
as he played the guitar and told his stories in song, the smell of coffee permeated the air, the dull roar of the blender and quiet conversations the only other sounds in the shop I watched him play, his fingers strong and pliable his voice smooth and folksy and the lyrics took me back in… Continue reading the song I seek to live
My Heart in Pictures
This morning before I got out of bed our sweet Princess walked in with my Daddy's tray that she dug out of who knows where. "Mama I've been paying attention to what you eat, and so I made you breakfast." Y'all. On an episode of a comedy show I was watching recently, the son used… Continue reading My Heart in Pictures
A Little Writing Assignment
Yesterday after our Princess finished her math and spelling exercises, I asked her to work on her creative writing. Rather than giving her a prompt as I usually do, I told her she could write about anything she would like. A few minutes later, I heard piano music. The littles have been taking lessons since… Continue reading A Little Writing Assignment
I Might Need A Nap 