Carols for Christmas
Posted by Robyn Lee in Family on Friday, December 23, 2011
When I was growing up we had the tradition of waiting until Christmas Eve to put up our tree.
After the tree was decorated (and the tinsel was blown onto the tree ... one strand at a time), we would sing Christmas carols.
Every year we would use these old songbooks from the ‘70s that were distributed as an insert in the local paper.
The back of the songbook has a picture of a paperboy holding up... READ MORE
Moral Support
Posted by Robyn Lee in Family on Friday, October 15, 2010
On this blog I’ve shared with readers the long road of my singing career, from singing in the shower to winning the state talent competition.
If you recall, winning the state talent competition won me a ticket to Vermont to compete in the North East talent competition.
Mom roped me ... er, I mean, convinced me to join this competition, so she agreed to come with me for moral support.
The drive up... READ MORE
September!
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, September 01, 2010
There is something so magical and downright inspirational about September. I know it’s all about beginnings—it has forever meant the start of school, a return to structure, a fresh start. I love September and find I always have a renewed sense of purpose as we make our way into Fall (that glorious, glorious season!).
In the midst of celebrating September 1 today, I found myself singing this little... 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
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
One Door Closes
Posted by Danielle Bean in Reviews on Monday, February 15, 2010
American Idol fans already know that Maddy Curtis, daughter of Catholic mom blogger Barbara Curtis, was cut from the show last week.
I was disappointed, but it didn’t take long to realize that God has bigger plans for the sweet and talented Maddy. The 16 year old sold out two Haitian relief concerts last week.
I suppose I’ll stick with my decision not to watch American Idol this year, but I will... READ MORE
Yuletide Carols
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Tonight I was upstairs getting Henry dressed for bed while the other boys, freshly showered, were also getting in their pajamas.
As I wrestled the toddler, one of the boys hollered up that someone was at the door.
“Someone’s here,” he said, “it’s the Wingates.”
“Let them in,” I said, carrying a half-dressed Henry down the stairs.
I got downstairs and walked towards the backdoor, where I was greeted... READ MORE
Moms in Choir
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Just me on Wednesday, September 16, 2009
My little sister moved to town and promptly joined our parish’s choir. She’s already having a good time, and hearing her talk about it makes me wistful.
I was in choir in college, and loved it. We sang great, difficult music - Mozart, Palestrina - but in a low-stress environment with a wonderful lady as our director. It was incredibly fun and rewarding.
Our parish has a decent choir of forty or... READ MORE
So Sweet!
For your viewing pleasure
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Monday, July 13, 2009
Thanks to my friend Nancy for sending this along. Pay attention to the little guy on the left.
