Tag Archives: music

A Better Place to Be

Posted on March 10, 2013 by

If you’ve ever read any of author Chris James’ blog posts, you know that he normally ends with a video of one of his favorite songs. Normally this is something from Genesis’ discography. I think he has a side deal … Continue reading →

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It’s Showtime, Folks…

Posted on September 2, 2012 by

In 1969, I was probably the only eight-year-old in Hopewell Junction, New York who knew the entire soundtrack of Fiorello! For that, I blame my mother. Her love for Broadway show tunes meant that the soundtrack of my youth was … Continue reading →

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Guest post: LB Clark and MusiCares

Posted on July 6, 2012 by

Lovely and talented author LB Clark joins us to talk about her latest project, Music Speaks, an anthology of short stories about music and musicians, the foundation she helps support, and the vital role music plays in our lives. MusiCares … Continue reading →

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10 Guilty Pleasures

Posted on January 21, 2011 by

What I love about guilty pleasures is the way they humanize us. Could you even imagine that your firebrand English Lit professor reads romance novels like popcorn? Or that your macho, beer-guzzling neighbor melts while watching Disney princess movies with … Continue reading →

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8 Works Inspired By The Wizard of Oz

Posted on November 30, 2010 by

The Wizard of Oz is one of my favorite movies. Even though I have the DVD, and can curl up with it any time I desire, there’s something magical about catching it on television. It aired in back to back … Continue reading →

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