Tag: Christmas carols
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Have You Heard What I’ve Heard?
I have a deep love of Christmas carols. There have been years when I’ve begun playing their sweet tunes in October, which totally annoys all those in my home. Not so much this year. There’s a more profound sense of seriousness this holiday season that supersedes the typical lightness. No “Jingle Bells” or “Rudolph the […]
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Can You Guess That Carol?
“We three kings of oranges are, bearing gifts we travel so far; Field and fountain, mores the mountains, Follow the wonder star.” I knew what she was singing–she was spot on with her pitch. But Brooklyn, at four, didn’t have context for some of the words for the Christmas carol. So she adjusted. She wasn’t […]
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Songs Of The Season; Songs Of The Soul
Music has always played a big part in my life, though I’m neither a vocalist nor a musician. I took piano for a few years until I realized my piano teacher would say the same thing to me whether I practiced or not. It was one of those losing battles Mom finally gave up on. […]
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Do You Hear What I Hear?
Music has always been a big part of my life. I can neither sing nor play an instrument. I tried piano at an oldish young age and had no patience for practice. I took one guitar lesson and didn’t want to cut my nails. I think I may be at least a little tone deaf. […]