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Heirloom Design At Home

February 9th, 2011 · 11 Comments · Art, decor, Design, Family, Kids, Music, Sustainable Living

When I was a kid, I thought we were Danish. I am going to tell you about it, but before I explain that far-fetched childhood fantasy, I’d like to talk about heirloom design. I promise to circle back to being Danish. Bringing Heirloom Design Home I wrote an article that supported the stance that we [...]

Anew: Clearing The Pipes

January 7th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Family, Holidays, Inspiration, Music

After a few days of family and self-imposed unplugged bliss (an absolutely scary state for a blogger) over the holidays, I’ve now been thrown in the other direction. I’m struggling to find my way back into the prolific writing groove that generally drives me. Maybe it was that exhaustive A-Z DIY Eco-Gift Guide which was so much [...]

DIY Eco-Gifts For The Musician On Your Holiday List

December 16th, 2010 · 1 Comment · crafts, decor, DIY, Family, Music

“Music is your own experience, your thoughts, your wisdom. If you don’t live it, it won’t come out of your horn.” ~ Charlie Parker I have a sweet spot for musicians. Not just because my son is one, but also because I love listening to music. It has the ability to reach right into your [...]

Paul Sings To Me

December 13th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Food, Interviews, Music

Wouldn’t you like to start the day off with scrabbled eggs and…Paul McCartney? Who wouldn’t? Here you go…

Music Feeds The Soul (with video)

November 15th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Health, Inspiration, Music

“If music be the food of life, play on.” ~ Shakespeare Music’s relationship to brainpower and wellness is truly music to my ears. The NAMM Foundation website outlines the positive effects of music-making on stress hormones, the development of new skills, confidence level, memory loss, self-esteem and overall mood. To find some benefits of making [...]

Living With Green Music

September 23rd, 2010 · No Comments · decor, Design, DIY, Eco-Friendly, Family, Green Home, Music, Reduce/Recycle/Reuse

Green-leaning musicians have been on the forefront of the environmental movement since its inception. From staging benefit concerts, to converting tour buses to biodiesel fuel, to creating solar recording studios, creative eco-conscious musicians have been reducing their impact on the planet. My son is a musician, and I’ve been trying to infuse eco-friendly elements into [...]

Oil and Water Don’t Mix

July 4th, 2010 · 5 Comments · Inspiration, Music

How about some good ‘ol fashioned all-American jazz for a great cause on the 4th of July? Like so many of you, I view the images of oil-drenched wildlife and idle fishing boats in the Gulf through tears. It’s the 4th of July and so many folks are doing their part to help the efforts to [...]

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Dar Williams Talks Sustainable Living, Music And The Book That Kicked Her Ass (Interview)

April 12th, 2010 · No Comments · Eco-Friendly, Food, Garden, Music, Sustainable Living

Singer songwriter Dar Williams has been a staple on the modern folk music scene for years. Her distinctively heartfelt vocals, reflective lyrics and rich acoustic guitar playing tell stories that resonate with her many fans. Music is in Dar’s soul, and environmental activism is what fuels it. Dar is aiming her earth-loving commentary towards solutions that face [...]

“One World, One Love” – Charity and Peace In The House of Marley

March 17th, 2010 · No Comments · Family, Music

With a spray of dreadlocks, Bob Marley emerged on the scene with music that transcended racial and cultural barriers. Marley proved that he was not only a musical genius, but a humanitarian whose reggae music had musical depth, powerful lyrics, sustainable longevity…and is massively commercial. Bob Marley may have died young (age 36), but his [...]