Sounds of the Season 2012: Adeste Fideles

Thought I would share a something from Celtic Woman's new release Home For Christmas. Adeste Fideles  (O Come All Ye Faithful) Performed by Celtic Woman    

Sounds of the Season 2012: Happy Birthday Jesus

This was one of my childhood favorites. I had a Patti Page Christmas album that somehow always made it into the mix of Christmas music. Happy Birthday Jesus (A Child's Prayer) preformed by Patti Page  

Sounds of the Seasons 2012: Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring

Each year between Thanksgiving and New Year's I post Christmas music.I try to post at least one song per week but may most more or even less. I have decided in this year's edition of Sounds of the Season to feature some of my favorite. Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring is my 2nd favorite song. … Continue reading Sounds of the Seasons 2012: Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring

A Brief History of Thanksgiving

 The first Thanksgiving was observed the fall of 1621. Governor Bradford decreed there should be a day of thanks to celebrate harvest.(1) During colonial days thanksgiving was celebrated after the fall harvest however there was no uniform observance until October 1777. In 1789 George Washington became the first president to declare a Thanksgiving holiday.(2) Journalist … Continue reading A Brief History of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Traditions

Today’s article is about the traditions and symbols of Thanksgiving. I know that many families have their own special traditions. For my husband’s family Thanksgiving was about eating a lot of food and watching the Cowboys play. Thanksgiving for my family was a little bit different. Earlier in the week it usually included the annual … Continue reading Thanksgiving Traditions

Song Challenge 3: A Song That Has My Favorite Animal

I have selected "The Horse". It was a popular marching band song when I was in high school. I really hadn't thought of it in years until a friend mentioned it on Facebook. Apparently, the song is still played by high school bands. The information with the video says it is preformed by FHS Mustang … Continue reading Song Challenge 3: A Song That Has My Favorite Animal

Aspergers and the Media

One of the TV show's I watch regularly is NBC's Parenthood. Parenthood follows the challenges and daily lives of  Zeke (Craig T. Nelson) &  Camile Braverman (Bonnie Bedelia) Braverman and their adult children.  One of on-going story-lines revolves around Adam (Peter Kraus) & wife Kristina (Monica Potter) and the challenges they face raising Max (Max … Continue reading Aspergers and the Media