Tag Archives: music and inspiration

MY PINKY, MY HERO

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Judy

“It could have been worse” is a true statement. It allows for gratefulness at how things turned out. But for me it wasn’t comforting, because it reminded me of the foolish risk I took. I searched for a more comforting replacement thought. My mantra became: I would definitely make it through. Continue reading →

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PEACEFUL AND INSPIRED-PART 3

Posted on December 3, 2022 by Judy

Many times, the effort that is put into something goes into another unplanned direction that I believe can be just as worthy. Continue reading →

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CRYSTAL OCEANS – PART 3

Posted on November 3, 2018 by Judy

I have chosen not to feel disappointed that my life didn’t follow the same script as this heartwarming video. If I thought about my song that way, I could feel sad. Instead, I am bursting with pride that I followed my dream to embrace music again after so many years of sadness. Continue reading →

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MISUNDERSTOOD-PART 2

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Judy

Sharing my heart has helped me in the past but I cannot share my heart completely now because so much of what I go through involves other people and their lives. Continue reading →

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THAT MOMENT WHEN – PART 1

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Judy

Next week, I am going to embark upon an adventure because I am having one of my songs filmed for a music video. It is truly a dream come true and nothing I ever imagined I’d be doing at the age of 58! 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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RETREAT – PART 3

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Judy

I could easily write another story about all the things in my life that I have cried over. And most of those things that happened to me are the reason I am flying now. Instead of retreating from pain or being imprisoned by it, I took off. Continue reading →

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PEACEFUL AND INSPIRED-PART 1

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Judy

My newest song “Peaceful and Inspiring” has given me peace and inspiration. I’m excited to share how much it has helped me. Continue reading →

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I WISH SOMEHOW I COULD FLY

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Judy

Depression feels like a whirlpool that is hard to swim out of. I will not drown as long as I can breathe. It’s just very tiring. I once looked forward to speaking publicly and singing, but now it seems almost impossible. I want to “stay safe.” Continue reading →

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IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN – PART 2

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Judy

Initially, I wondered how I’d find a vibe for a song about falling in love that I wrote as a young 19-year-old girl. It has been at least 35 years since I’ve experienced romantic feelings. Continue reading →