Tag Archives: Friendship

NOW WE ARE OLDER

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Judy

“Only Tears” was the second to last song that I wrote, before I gave up my music for thirty years. The very last song that I wrote was the one I played at my own wedding, “Song of Joy.” It was for all of my wonderful friends that enriched my life before I got married. I’ve kept in touch with many of my childhood and college friends. Out of nowhere, came the inspiration for me to add another verse to this song. Continue reading →

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BORDERING ON BREAKING OUT

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Judy

I have a lot of excitement about performing, lately. My practicing is definitely paying off – far less “boo boos.” My problem is that when I see my friends in th3e audience, sometimes I forget where I am! Continue reading →

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WHAT YOU’VE MEANT TO ME – PART 1

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Judy

When I play those old love songs I can get very nostalgic. “What You’ve Meant to Me,” reflected my uncertainty. I was young, fickle, and not ready to be serious with Michael. Not long after I wrote that song, I broke up with him.
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HOW I DID CARE

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Judy

I was a sensitive soul and I still am. I spent a lot of my youth chasing friendship and suffering because of it. I have the insight that it wasn’t until I experienced Jason’s death that I learned how unimportant all that was. The pain of loss and bereavement set my course for many years after that. Maturity finally came to me, when I learned what true pain was. Continue reading →