As some of you know, music is the life blood of my writing. I’m constantly looking for new music to inspire a new scene, or show me something I didn’t ever think to add to an ‘old’ one. I was recently out for a mid-morning walk when I decided to listen to an old playlist…
“For twenty years Billy McLaughlin, guitarist and composer, astounded audiences around the world with his complex and rhythmic music. In 2001, Billy was diagnosed with Focal Dystonia, an incurable neuromuscular disease that rendered him unable to play his own music. By 2002, Billy McLaughlin’s career was over. In 2006, Billy began a comeback. He was…
I downloaded the new Eclipse soundtrack just in time for the Halloween weekend. We’ve been enjoying the Twilight and New Moon soundtrack this past week. Awesome, awesome stuff! Super Massive Black Hole Decode Friends Monsters All Yours Heavy In Your Arms Enjoy! And have a great Halloween weekend! ~Melissa
Sometimes I just have to listen to Joni. Timeless, classic, beautiful music that’s always hip. All I Want You Turn Me On I’m A Radio Big Yellow Taxi Enjoy, and have a beautiful weekend! ~Melissa
~Seeing~ This new FABULOUS book I’m reading… ~Smelling~ Oscar de la Renta perfume ~Tasting~ Mrs. Kelly’s Ginger Peach Ceylon ~Hearing~ Mumford & Sons ~Touching~ yarn as I crochet a blanket for my dad’s Christmas gift ~Knowing~ I am blessed. How are you spending this beautiful day? ~Melissa
“Four young men from West London in their early twenties, they have fire in their bellies, romance in their hearts, and rapture in their masterful, melancholy voices. They are staunch friends – Marcus Mumford, Country Winston, Ben Lovett, and Ted Dwane – who bring their music to us with the passion and pride of an…
“The earth and every common sight, to me did seem appareled in celestial light, the glory and the freshness of a dream.” ~William Wordsworth Six Senses Saturday was something I started right before my blog went on sabbatical early this past summer… Someone recently told me they liked it…so, I’m going to start making this…
“When wine enlivens the heart may friendship surround the table.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes Last evening, while the sun began to set, we drove out to Falconer Vineyards. When we got out of the car the temperature had dropped noticably, there was the peaty scent of woodsmoke in the air, and the trees were becoming…
I’m having a difficult time letting go of my beach music…even though we’ve turned the page from summer to fall… Oh well, here’s one last summer fling for you. Enjoy. Marathon Cape Dory South Carolina Baltimore Boyfriend This is Real Have a great weekend friends! What are you listening to? ~Melissa
More beautiful music for your listening pleasure… Cosmic Love Howl Enjoy! ~Melissa