Tag: Music
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Sunday Wanderings
During our recent visit to the Phoenix area, I spied a sign for an Indian Market. That seemed a good way to spend a Sunday morning. Happily for the ones who had a booth, the market was crowded both with lookers and buyers. It was not surprising to see people drawn to the Acoma pottery…
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Sunday Wanderings
This day I’m wandering in Scottsdale, Arizona, with the destination being the Musical Instruments Museum. What an absolutely fascinating place it turned out to be, and the hubby and I stayed there for several hours. That is longer than most of our museum visits which says something about how much we enjoyed it. From all…
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Cuba: The Arts
When it comes to the arts in Cuba, there is real energy. It’s hard to go anywhere without hearing the sound of music. Some musicians are university trained and play professionally in chamber ensembles or orchestras or entertain in clubs and hotels. Others seem just to have music in their bones and use their talent on…
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In Rockport….Really?
What you have to know is that Rockport, Maine is a small town, like fewer than 3,000 people, on Maine’s midcoast, so what is it that brings an Elvis impersonator from Vegas, finalists from the Sing Off, bands from New York and Austin and Boyz II Men to this place? The answer is simple: Pop the…
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Sharing the Love
Some months ago I wrote about the privilege of sharing time with a friend undergoing chemo treatment. Her prognosis was not good, and though that has not changed she clings tenaciously to life, giving herself time to enjoy family and friends, write letters for her young girls and yes, plan her funeral. One of her…