understanding that the wall was a barrier, and a realization of what it means to be American. Lee Greenwood’s anthem “I’m proud to be an American” resounded through the surrounding mountains and in my heart. As I sang the words, I realized that my pride in being an American didn...
Tuesdays and Thursdays are new jewels in my treasure box. I hadn’t expected them to be precious. Funny, I stayed away from them for a long time. I’m talking about senior exercise days scheduled at the YMCA in Palo Alto, California. My son and daughter are proud of me, they said, ...
After being on TV in front of critical judges and having everyone's opinions thrown at her, it is safe to say that Underwood was very comfortable in front of the camera when it came to taking on a role. Underwood guest starred inHow I Met Your MotherandBlue Bloods, but her acting abil...
I recall one father who cried with me over the phone, unable to let go of his guilt over not being able to protect his four-year-old daughter from becoming ill and dying. He also shared his fear that he could not be a good father for their surviving two-year-old child. Many parents...
The second walk-in has become the litter box room and storage for Christmas. Each day, I wake up so very, very thankful. Life is good on a Sunday morning in June. But I have trusted in your mercy; My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, because he has...
Several kids sang a few bars but after I played the second song the teacher sighed and said, “Ok, we can do recess early today.” I didn’t understand how they could miss the magic of Olivia. My friend Adina eventually moved on to other musicians, and for a few years we had ...
I sat with the altos and quickly discovered my vocal range has collapsed by an octave since I sang in the high school choir. We sight-read our way through seemingly random sections of the six songs we would perform. This was the pattern for each of the three rehearsals. Week by week, ...
As the veterinarian helped Cuddles leave her sweet body, we sang HU, a sacred love song to God, and tearfully said goodbye to our wonderful friend. She left peacefully, gracefully, and with utmost dignity, just as she had lived her life. Her spirit lives on as a great and wise Soul mo...
A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart, and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words. Having A Forgiving Heart Quotes But I am sure that I have always thought of Christmas time, when it has come round...as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable...
moved to London.Celia said her earliest memories were visits to her grand-parents in Lauder, Berwickshire, 'where the family sang and played and her aunt danced a sword dance, using pokers instead of swords'.When she was eight, her father took his band to London's Grosvenor House Hotel....