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Coco, A Pixar Masterpiece

The latest Pixar release is truly a masterpiece for all ages. I finally saw it today, in a sold out theater full of children, parents, and grandparents. A perfect family movie! I loved Miguel, a young boy who dreams of being a musician even though his family strictly prohibits music. The story centers on DíaContinue reading “Coco, A Pixar Masterpiece”

Keeping the home fires burning

  Everyone has heard the phrase “keep the home fires burning.” It was a wildly popular patriotic British song from 1914. Written by an American woman, Lena Guilbert Ford, who was living in London during World War I. The original title, “Till The Boys Come Home.” was changed to “Keep the Home Fires Burning.” SheContinue reading “Keeping the home fires burning”

Eastern Market Murals

I spent a lovely day being a tourist in Detroit with my daughter and her boyfriend. The market itself was full of interesting things to purchase, but the murals were definitely not to be missed. This amazing art show is free to the public and just like a museum, it is concentrated in one smallContinue reading “Eastern Market Murals”

When She Says Baby

This is the song Jason Aldean was singing when gunshots rang out. It’s a beautiful song from the Night Train CD which is one of my favorites. This particular song holds deep meaning in our house. I’m a country music fan, as anyone who knows me already knows. Some of my happiest memories have beenContinue reading “When She Says Baby”

Music is life

Check out "I'm Your Captain/Closer To Home (Medley)" by Grand Funk Railroad on Amazon Music. https://music.amazon.com/albums/B000TEPITA?do=play&trackAsin=B000TDWUV0&ref=dm_sh_YIeFeoqUVlssCFhbK4FZ5UteYSpending some time today indulging myself listening to music that transports me to a vivid memory of a time and place and those I shared it with. Music is the only thing powerful enough to make you remember every detailContinue reading “Music is life”