What Your Kids Will Be Wanting Soon
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Reviews on Wednesday, September 01, 2010
If you’re not a geek, you likely didn’t even know that today was the “Stevenote” - a major Apple announcement of some new devices, software and other goodies that we geeks can’t seem to get enough of. These famous keynote speeches have Apple fanboys (and fanmoms) tuned in online and Tweeting away before, during and after the talk.
Today’s announcements largely centered around upgrades to the iPod... READ MORE
Love
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Saturday, August 14, 2010
A special thanks to Sr. Margaret Kerry, FSP, who shared this on Facebook today. I loved this video - stunning visual effects and an examination of what “true love” really means.
Music to Birth By
Posted by Hallie Lord in Reviews on Friday, August 06, 2010
Strangely enough, though I typically have some sort of music playing morning, noon and night, I have never listened to music during any of my previous four labors.
I just stumbled across this article, though, and I think I just might like to try incorporating music into my upcoming birth experience. The article states that “if you choose the right music, you can increase your body’s production of... READ MORE
Wild Innocent Joy
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Tuesday, August 03, 2010
Here’s a sweet gift of joy a reader emailed me this week.
Six-year-old Felicita wrote and performed this catchy song all by herself. Her four siblings sing and dance along with her, her uncle shot the video on his iPhone, and her dad produced the recording.
The reader who emailed wrote, ” It showcases, I think, the richness and lightness and purity of Joy - singing a little melody and dancing with her sisters, I feel like little Felicity is letting us witness what Chesterton calls ‘the gigantic secret of the Christian.’”
I have to agree. Watch for yourself and see how infectious and attractive genuine joy can be.
Music & Memory
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Just me on Monday, July 26, 2010
The Duet from Rebecca Teti on Vimeo.
You know what I feel false nostalgia for?
Home music recitals.
Young ladies exhibiting their skill at the pianoforte in Jane Austen or the Christmas dance in Fezziwig’s shop or the impromptus between the Captain and Doctor in Patrick O’Brien’s Master & Commander series: these things give me both delight in reading of them and a mild sense of loss for a time when... READ MORE
Singing to Sleep
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Thursday, July 15, 2010
When I was first married and thought of my future children, one of the things I most looked forward to was singing them lullabies.
We didn’t have Michael Card’s album Sleep Sound in Jesus until I was in high school, so I don’t have memories of hearing the songs on it when I was a small child. But once we got the album, even though I was far too old for my mother to sing me to sleep any more, I promptly... READ MORE
What Would Bach Think?
Posted by Danielle Bean in Faith on Thursday, July 08, 2010
I laughed out loud when I read Jimmy Akin’s post at the National Catholic Register earlier this week: Alien Robots Worship Jesus!
While the robot version of Bach’s Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring was interesting, I prefer a more traditional version, like the Celtic Woman one above (Though I find the gowns and dramatic lighting distracting—does anyone else find that?).
But either way, I love that Johann... READ MORE
Atheists Just Sing The Blues
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Faith on Friday, July 02, 2010
Since the discussions between believers and non-believers can be contentious, I hope you enjoy this fun little ditty.
New Media Tool for Catholic Parents
Posted by Danielle Bean in Reviews on Thursday, June 24, 2010
As a parent of growing kids, I find that navigating popular culture is a never-ending and exhausting task. What is okay to let the kids watch, see, and listen to? What kinds of television, music, movies, and video games are being marketed to children today? It can be challenging to keep up.
Finding the answers is never easy, but I am convinced that protecting our kids from negative influences and... READ MORE
Closet Performer
Posted by Robyn Lee in Just me on Tuesday, June 22, 2010
I love to sing. I sing in the shower, I belt it out in the car and I even hum in the office.
I love driving with the windows down (with the music blaring) and singing at the top of my lungs. Sometimes on long car trips I put in a Broadway musical CD and pretend I’m the main character.
When I’m in my room listening to music from Oklahoma, Ragtime, Annie or any Broadway musical, I act out the part... READ MORE
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