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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!

SONGWRITING 101 – PART 2

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Judy

I am sharing what I have been writing. I’m sure it will evolve some more – good lyrics involve a lot of rewriting. The title isn’t set for me at all. I wasn’t sure if I should share something so “in progress.” However, I have written this blog as a window into my soul as an artist, writer, and musician. It is also a window that shares my heartache, and documents the challenges of being a wife, mother, and a daughter.
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I DON’T UNDERSTAND WHAT HAPPENED

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Judy

The above post title is actually the name of one of my songs, which I have lyrics and chords for, but cannot remember the melody to. I plan to rediscover that melody soon. I like the concept of laughter and tears, because lately that’s just how I feel. My tears come very easily. I have been scanning a lot of old pictures, and reliving memories. Typing is difficult at the moment, but I am very good at denying pain.
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SONGWRITING 101 – PART 1

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Judy

I went into my songwriting folder. On one side, all those notes I hadn’t read in years were paper clipped. A big grin came to my face as I read them.
Now I knew why I believed in “perfect rhymes,” in imagery, and in telling a story. It was from that informative workshop I had attended with her father. I wondered if he was still alive, and she told me he had passed away in 2002. My friend, Barbara, is going to mail me her father’s book.
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GRIEF 101 – PART 2

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Judy

Just as people are all unique, so is grief. No person experiences grief the same way. Therefore, although I have experienced my own grief and shared in other people’s grief – I do not assume that I have the answers for you. However, I would like to write about some of what I learned, in the hopes that any part of my words might offer comfort.
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