Tag: Music

No Mirror’s in My Nana’s House

No Mirror’s in My Nana’s House

In light of the Dove post earlier this week, I thought that I’d share this song, performed by Sweet Honey in The Rock and shown on Nick Jr. The song has been a favorite of mine for a long time, but I had never seen 

Music of Our Lives Recap

Tonight was “Music of Our Lives.”  The fundraising event for Park Avenue Youth and Family Services CDF Freedom Schools Program.  The music, the crowd, the food, the venue were all fantastic and above all else, people gathered to support a really phenomenal program for kids. 

Music of Our Lives

Music of Our Lives

Video from 2011 Music of Our Lives

Tickets are $50 at the door and support the Children’s Defense Fund Freedom School® at Park Avenue Youth and Family Services.  There will be an hors d’oeuvres and cocktail hour from 6:00 to 7:00 with silent auction and the concert will start at 7:00

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Expectations – Literacy and Music Monday

Expectations – Literacy and Music Monday

His tutor didn’t show up on Thursday, called and said that he was stuck in a meeting.  So my third grade friend and I sat down in the computer lab/ tutoring office and pulled out a packet on Tall Tales.  We reviewed “Paul Bunyan” which 

Music Monday: White Sandy Beach Of Hawaii

Music Monday: White Sandy Beach Of Hawaii

  A year ago today I was in Hawaii, watching the weather channel amazed that back home in Minnesota 17 inches of snow had fallen, and the roof of the Metrodome had fallen in.  Today I’m in Minnesota, watching drizzle fall and melt the little 

Music Monday – Sarah McLachlan – Wintersong

Music Monday – Sarah McLachlan – Wintersong

Without a doubt, my favorite Christmas Album of All Time.  In this week of Advent, where we reflect on “peace” let this album calm your spirit.

Sarah McLachlan Wintersong

Even if you only listen to the video above, you will walk away more peaceful than when you started today.

What are the things that keep you grounded and peaceful during the Holidays or anytime?