Feasting on a Smorgasbord of Music

There are so many varieties of music! Long-hair classical, jazz, hip hip, country western...and on and on. I enjoy listening to many kinds of music, depending on my mood and depending on what I'm doing. This morning I was working on our amended IRS tax return. To calm myself down, I put on Native American flute music. So soothing and serene. I love it.

Music Has Healing Power

Elton John said, "Music has healing power. It has the ability to take people out of themselves for a few hours."

Playing Jazz is Fun

I'm a substitute teacher. Today I substituted for a high school band teacher. One of the classes I subbed for was a jazz class. I love subbing in jazz classes. We were missing a large percentage of the jazz band members--they were on tour--but the ones who were there were clearing enjoying themselves.

I love to see junior high and high school students bobbing their heads or tapping their feet to a great jazz tune. I love watching the bass violin player thumping out the low throbbing beat. I love watching the young jazz musicians improvising and jamming during the short break.

Jazz, you rock!

Happy Birthday to Me

Today is my birthday. The first thing I did when I woke up was say my morning prayer...which has actually continued throughout the day. It is a prayer of thanks--all thanks, no asking, today. It's been a good life--not always easy, but good. I've been thinking of the specific things for which I am grateful. 

One thing that I thank my Heavenly Father for is music. It has enriched my life in so many ways! I am grateful for the ability to hear! The world is full of music and sound and wonder.