Tangent: Music Theory At the park the other day, my son called to me from the swings. “Hey, Mom! What song is this? NAH-na-NAH-na-NAH-na-na-na-NAH!” “I think that’s ‘Für Elise,’” I … Continue reading TBR List Declutter, Issue 46
Today, my daughter recounted for us a story she’d read about a pregnant woman who put headphones on her belly so her baby could listen to music. When my children stopped laughing, … Continue reading Nursery Song
Growing up and in early adulthood, I heard two conflicting messages about my voice. One was that I have a beautiful voice that soothes and comforts and brings pleasure to … Continue reading Worth Doing Poorly
Dear Mr. Yankovic, Your new CD, Mandatory Fun, arrived on my doorstep this afternoon. I knew the UPS guy rang the doorbell even though we didn’t hear it because the power was out … Continue reading A Dinner Invitation to “Weird Al” Yankovic
I learn about new music (i.e., music made since 1999) from one of three sources: My spouse, NPR, or the local college radio station. In the case of The Avett … Continue reading Discovering The Avett Brothers
My four-year-old asked me to sing him a lullaby before bed tonight. “Which one do you want me to sing?” I asked. He proceeded to sing a little lullaby of … Continue reading Lullaby
Toledo, Ohio, to Cleveland, Ohio Driving time: 1 hour 48 minutes After our recent all-day driving times, this under-two-hours day felt like a trip across town. We didn’t need to … Continue reading How Can I Not Like Coldplay? This is How. (Day 6 of the Cross-Country Road Trip)
Peru, Illinois, to Toledo, Ohio Driving time: 6 hours and something Highlights: Gorging myself at a cookout with my in-laws and watching my kids wrestle their uncles. Determining that Gary, … Continue reading “Have the Rolling Stones Killed”: XM Radio on Day 5 of the Cross-Country Road Trip
My friend K came over today with her boys to play and hear my daughter play her flute. K is a flute teacher, but not my daughter’s flute teacher. She’s … Continue reading Relinquishing Ownership of my Kids’ Successes (and Failures)
Last night, my husband and I got a taste of what it might be like if we lived nearer the kids’ grandparents. It was the first time we’ve seen live … Continue reading Play Some Skynyrd!: Avoiding Embarrassing my Cousin at his Gig
Our day today was all about music. We began with a 9am graduation recital for my daughter and the other students who’ve finished a Suzuki flute book and are moving … Continue reading An Harmonious Day
Imperfect Happiness 