Tag Archives: music

Vacation Every Day?

Posted on December 5, 2019 by This Woman Writes

Given a choice, most people would choose a week at a sunny, warm beach over the same period of time in the office. (For those who hate oceans — seriously? — there are options: a snowy mountain on which to … Continue reading →

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Phonograph Days: The Story of This Painting

Posted on August 26, 2014 by This Woman Writes

The story of the painting, Phonograph Days, by Steve Henderson at Start Your Week with Steve: Music is an element of the human experience that transcends time and culture, and it is as important to the health of our souls … Continue reading →

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We Never Could Afford Piano Lessons

Posted on January 30, 2014 by This Woman Writes

Some things in life we consider inviolable rights: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness immediately come to mind, but this is because I have a rudimentary familiarity with the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Just because the words are written … Continue reading →

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Snow Patrol: I Love You, but My Family Doesn’t

Posted on September 26, 2012 by This Woman Writes

The atmosphere in the car crackled with hostility. (How is that for a cheesy, spy novel introduction?) I had just taken over the wheel, prepared to drive the mind-numbingly boring section. The Norwegian Artist, who, per our long understood agreement … Continue reading →

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The Multi-tasking Norwegian

Posted on April 5, 2011 by This Woman Writes

Given that the Norwegian Artist, however, is one of the sanest people I know, his digital reading habits in conjunction with the wielding of his brushes apparently don’t mess with his brain as much as living in constant contact with me.

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