Tag Archives: Ordinary Life

I LOOK BACK AND REMEMBER THE FUN

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Judy

Each time I record a song, I am transported back to how I felt when I wrote it. Lately, I’ve felt like I’m back in high school! I enjoyed recording “Autumn Recollections and Alone,” because the songs were so different from my other songs. Tonight, I was a little bit shaken by a comment on my blog from my first boyfriend, Sam.
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DISCOVERING NEW THINGS TO DO

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Judy

I received such an outpouring of love and birthday greetings today. To all those dear friends of mine that contributed to that, thank you! My mother who always made a big fuss about my birthday, lost track of it this year. I made sure to call her and let her know how happy I was. I’ve saved so many of her cards, and have shared many of them on my blog. However, I found that sharing an old one today wasn’t helpful for me, since it made me sad thinking of it.
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Tagged "sandwich generation", acoustic guitar, Advocacy, Aging Parents, composing, creativity, Daily Life, Friendship, guitar, Humor hypnotherapy, inspiration, manicure and pedicure, Music, my birthday, Ordinary Life, original songs, writing | Leave a comment

I WONDER WHAT LIES AHEAD

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Judy

The relief has flooded me once more. Another anniversary of heart has passed. This year was special for me. I am such a person from who I was last year at this time. My heart is connected to writing and music; the ability to express myself made everything very meaningful for me this year.
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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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