Tag Archives: childhood friend

A NEW PATHWAY – PART 1

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Judy

This past year, my path encountered a new twist. As if rediscovering the music I loved as a teenager wasn’t enough, I have rediscovered something else that I also loved doing when I was young. I am drawing mazes again! Continue reading →

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PEACEFUL AND INSPIRED-PART 2

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Judy

Our time together and this memory was something we would carry with us for the rest of our lives. And when I came home I was ready to get right back where I left off – creating new musical arrangements and singing my heart out. Continue reading →

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ALABASTER SEASHELL-PART 2

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Judy

Alabaster Seashell is one of my favorite songs. It has such a mystical quality, with descriptive words and eerie music. Continue reading →

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I’M GRATEFUL FOR THE GIFT I WAS GIVEN

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Judy

This story is about my beautiful friendship with Joni whom I’ve known almost my entire life. I definitely will carry wonderful memories from our time together in Yosemite last week. Continue reading →

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THIS ONE IS LIFELONG; THE MUSIC IS FOREVER

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Judy

The “writer inside” returned to me today in the early morning hours. I had to write about my shame that I allowed disappointment to close my heart so many times in my life. I was remembering those feelings, and how this year so many things about my friend were revealed to me. She struggled so much in high school and I hadn’t understood. I remembered how desperately I had wanted to be closer with her when we were very young. Continue reading →