As I began to write this post, I thought “I’ll have to do a 4th of July Friday Finds here in a couple of weeks.”
Then I looked at my calendar…
For real?! Independence Day is NEXT WEEK!
Yowsuh.
Something is happening today, that I just have to tell you about. It has absolutely nothing to do with piano but it kind of has something to do with food…
We’re finally getting our kitchen cabinets installed!! 6 months. 6 months is how long we’ve been living with just a small convection oven, single induction cooktop, and microwave all sitting on two folding tables. I am SO OVER it.
Photos coming soon!
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After scouring my files, I realized there aren’t a lot of 4th of July-themed materials I use in my studio. There are a few Summer-themed worksheets I’ve used from time to time. They’re all from Susan Paradis, of course!
4th of July Composing Activity
Summer Treat Fun Sheet for Beginners
Strawberry Notes
Snow Cone Signs and Symbols
Our Buggy Friends: A Note Story
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Sara Campbell has compiled a list of free-downloadable Patriotic Music.
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I finally got around to taking the Enneagram. After listening to this episode on the Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast, I coined myself a 1 or 3.
A friend recommended the test at the Enneagram Institute. For $12 it’s better than some of the free ones out there but not as expensive as others available.
My suspicions were confirmed. My highest score was a tie between Type 3 and Type 1. My second highest score was a tie between Type 2, 8, and 9.
What’s your number?
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You Should Pour Vinegar into Your Washing Machine – Here’s Why
We just got a brand new Speed Queen set (which, BTW, I totally recommend) so I won’t need to do this for a while, but it makes complete sense!
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Fear of Kohlrabi | Seth Godin
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What Really Happened to Malaysia’s Missing Airplane
This is a long read, but quite fascinating. I’ll admit I ended up skipping the final 30% of the article or so, but it’s worth the read.
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A 10-Year Old Just Climbed a 3,000-foot Nose route on Yosemite’s El Capitan. Impressive!
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Reindeer Yoga? Really Alaska? LOL.
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Homemade strawberry milk. Yummo.
Have a lovely holiday next week everyone! Eat lots of hamburgs (as my grandma would call them) and all things that scream “Summer Food.” Your belly and your soul will thank you.
