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We Are Part of His Symphony, Aren’t We?
I posted this almost a year ago, but am feeling this way today. I am posting it again–to bring a little oasis to your day. If you click on the video link, the loveliness of the music is a real … Continue reading
Sail On Silver Girl (or Guy)
My oldies station played Bridge Over Troubled Water this Morning. I love that song and always sing along at the top of my lungs. Perhaps it is because one of my beloved junior high teachers would frequently provide is index … Continue reading
Somedays I Miss John Denver
I was a fan of many kinds of music in high school, college, and beyond. Folk music stirred my heart and soul. Big band music and singers of that era were on our radio all the time because my parents … Continue reading
I want to be an instrument in His hands
In the midst of commenting on a friend’s blog I saw a comment that said it is important to be an instrument in God’s hands. I think that is such a wonderful thought! I mean, if I think of it … Continue reading
When you’re feeling down, what music cheers you up? Topic #51
When you’re feeling down, what music cheers you up? Sometimes the music that cheers me up is very upbeat–some Beatles music, Crosby Stills & Nash, some stuff from Broadway musicals, Billy Joel, Springsteen, Simon and Garfunkel, Neil Diamond, Barry Manilow…..every once … Continue reading