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I STILL REMEMBER THE LAUGHTER WE SHARED

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Judy

Today, the new person that I am had an adventure. I am please to share that I had a joyful memory that reminded me of my youth. I felt like I was twenty years old again! At dinner tonight, my husband and family regaled in hearing me describe today’s adventure. I am proud to say I went on a “mushroom hunting expedition,” and I am still alive after eating those delicious Chanterelles!
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MUSIC BECOMES MY TRUE COMPANION

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Judy

I think that for the last, thirty years I assumed my music was “gone forever.” It has taken a lot of energy for me to remember all my songs. I lost a few, but it has been very exciting to “reinvent” even the ones that I thought were lost. By recording my songs, I know that they will never be lost for me again. Even when I’m old and can’t play them anymore – they are there for me. It has really given so much meaning and purpose to my life, whether or not anyone else appreciates them. Actually, the fact that I’ve received some nice responses has made me happier than I’ve ever imagined!
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I’M HANGING IN THERE

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Judy

Yesterday, as she counted and I fell into hypnosis, I definitely felt the sensation. Many times, I don’t. It’s just a very relaxed feeling. Yesterday, I felt a wave of tingling and peace. I could hear my music. Since I have been in the process of composing another song, sometimes the melody will play itself for me when I least expect it. I had no images while under hypnosis, yesterday. Only peace.
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LAUGHTER AND TEARS – PART 1

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Judy

My music is a form of expression that is not about creating a “hit” or contemporary song. I believe that all of my songs are a musical about my life. I do want them to be relatable, but my purpose is to express emotion with lyrics and music that connect to my soul. I have been slowly allowing another song to emerge from the “musical seeds” composed during my youth. I decided something could develop from a haunting, chord progression I composed when I was eighteen. The melody was far too high, and when I transposed the chords – I could see the song would work. Continue reading →