For my nephew - In The Morning of the Magicians

My nephew is an amazing artist. I recently asked him what his favorite song was and he said "In The Morning Of The Magicians" by The Flaming Lips. The song speaks of such sorrow as well as beauty and it did surprise me at first that it would be his favorite. Then I realized how much sorrow he has endured in his life and I understood. It hurts me some to listen to it because I know of his pain... he lost his father at a young age... and yet he has endured and succeeded in spite of, or maybe because of that pain. To me this song is so heartfelt and sad yet there is a beauty inside it. Ahhh, yes.. my nephew is a true artist!

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Bonnie Hunt is a funny, funny girl!

My new favorite talk show host, Bonnie Hunt. Watch and laugh!

Jason Castro - I Am Second

Something has lit that spark inside of me to start sharing again. I don't know how or why I work like that but I've found its best to let it happen without too much concern.

So, here is my second post in two days (woo hoo!) but this video I have wanted to post for a long time, it just wasnt available until now.

Little Miss Sunshine dance scene

Some of the sweetest gems are found where you least expect them... like this great scene from "Little Miss Sunshine" :)

There is nothing wrong with being different except those who won't accept our differences... ~ Meesharie

The Dan Band at the dentist

The dentist would be a lot more fun with The Dan Band!

Happy 22nd Birthday, Cody!

It's my son's 22nd birthday and I made this video for him. He's in Hawaii right now and hasn't seen it yet so I hope he approves!

Happy Birthday, Cody!

I am as I always have been, so proud of you!

Stay strong and true and know that so many love you!

Always and forever, Mom

In Memory of my Father... Oct 31, 1934 to July 6, 2009

This is one of the hardest posts I have ever made. How can I not know what to say about a man who raised me and taught me so many things? Maybe once I stop crying the words will find their way. Tears always seem to be a way to shut me up. (I see him smiling right now...) Music has always been an avenue for me to feel and relate my thoughts so why stop now?

My dad passed away after a long battle with lung cancer on July 6, 2009. There are many things I will always remember and hold close to my heart about my dad and one is when he played this song for me and my son, about ten years ago. There was a look in his eyes which was sad yet proud and is one of the values he taught me and I will always honor... to remember the "little man".