Monday, May 28, 2007

Healing Music for Memorial Day


Many babyboomers went to Vietnam and the Vietnam War. Far too many never came back, including friends of mine and boyfriends of mine. It makes me very sad to think that the same thing is happening today with all the young men and women going overseas, never to return to their families and friends. Is there anything all that can help? Today, on Memorial Day, we're honoring all the fallen men and women in every war. One thing that will happen during every service will be the playing of some of our best patriotic music. Of course we'll hear "Oh Beautiful for Spacious Skies," "My Country Tis of Thee," and "Proud to be an American," among other things. What will this mean for you? Do you find these songs healing, purposeful, and uplifting? I know that the composers who wrote them wanted them to make a difference in your loife and to inspire feelings of patriotism and gratitude. What songs do you want to hear today on Memorial Day? Please let me know.




Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Has George Bush heard about healing music?


I was listening to the news tonight, somewhat absent-mindedly, when I heard the say something about George Bush conducting an orchestra in Virginia?! I thought my ears had deceived me! George Bush? Conducting an orchestra? But then I did some research and found that it was true...George Bush was attending an event in the Jamestown 400-year anniversary celebration and decided he would like to try his hand and conducting an orchestra. He "slyly" tapped on the conductor's shoulder and indicated that he would like to give it a try. At first she didn't recognize him (Joanne Fallon) but when she realized who was asking to conduct, she turned the baton right over to him! Amazing!