It’s really hard to listen to music, and not wonder what the lyrics mean…did the artist have a particular girl or relationship in mind when he wrote that love song? Or is it like a writer penning a novel..a story being told, and not actually about anything or anyone?
It’s even more so true, though, when you know the artist, and wonder if you can fit yourself into the nooks and crannies…and then wonder, who actually IS there. The songs are surely not about you…or are they? And if they aren’t, why aren’t they?
I live and love in a circle of …read more

Sometimes young children have difficulty transitioning from one activity to another.  Here is a song that my daughter’s preschool class sings at the end of reading time. 
tune of Clementine
Put your books away. Put your books away.
Put your books on the shelf.
Put your books away. Put your books away.
Put your books on the shelf.
Are you ready? Are you ready?
Are you ready for a good time?
Are you ready? Are you ready?
Are you ready for a good time?
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When songs such as this one are added to a regular routine, children know what to expect.  Over time, there will be less confusion and resistance …read more