Author Archives: Judy

About Judy

I'm an illustrator by profession. At this juncture in my life, I am pursuing my dream of writing and composing music. Every day of my life is precious!

BLOG ANNIVERSARY POST

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Judy

I begin my introduction by answering this question, “What is my message?” My message is that I am sharing my story because I want to inspire other people to know happiness is truly possible, despite grief and challenges in life.
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Posted in Biographical | Tagged "sandwich generation", acoustic guitar, changing one's life, composing, creativity, grief bereavement "Loss of a Child", GRIEF RELATED, guitar, humor daily life, inspiration, Judy Unger, loss, lyric development, lyric writing, lyrics, Music, Ordinary Life, original songs, self improvement, singing, songwriting | 3 Comments

NO WORDS FOR YOU-PART 1

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Judy

I am a singer/songwriter clearly who was influenced by the music of the 1970’s. One of the songs I used to sing was “Where Have All the Flowers Gone?” I’m certain that was my inspiration for “No Words” was that song. My three stanzas were written when I was probably seventeen years old. I did not remember any of the melody except perhaps for the very first line. Continue reading →

Posted in Grief Stories | Tagged acoustic guitar, compassionate friends, composing, creativity, death, death of a child, Friendship, grief bereavement "Loss of a Child", GRIEF RELATED, guitar, Humor, humor children, humor daily life, inspiration, loss, lovesong, lyric development, lyric writing, lyrics, Music, Ordinary Life, original songs, parenting, performing, rainbow baby, singing, songwriting, subsequent child after loss, subsequent children, writing | 2 Comments

WHEN YOU WERE BORN, I CAN’T EXPLAIN

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Judy

Last week, I rediscovered the melody to go with lyrics to an old, love song composed when I was seventeen. The song was called “No Words.” The song had three stanzas, but required something more. For some reason the song stood out for me as a song for my child, not for a lover anymore. I decided it would actually become a song for my “subsequent children.” Continue reading →

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I’M FILLED WITH TOTAL SERENITY

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Judy

I decided that having a cold was definitely a reminder to me that I am not super human. Lately, I’ve felt a little too powerful – I needed some appreciation. It was challenging waking up with nostrils so clogged that I felt like there was a vise on my sinuses. It wasn’t so exciting to face my day with that feeling. I’m grinning because it was. I love my life and everything I’m doing. I wasn’t about to let a cold get me down!
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