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I was incredibly inspired by Leila’s “making sense of it all” comparison of dandelions and grace that accompanied her new arrangement of Amazing Grace.
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Congratulations to composer Chrissy Ricker who is now a Signature Artist with MusicNotes.com!
Several of my teens recently absolutely played and LOVED her piece, Epic.
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Considering a Gap Year (Seth Godin)
When we lived in Melbourne, Australia (2006-2009), Drew and I were both fascinated to learn that many students in Oz take a “gap year” between high school and college. Unlike the US’s tendency to push all students to college immediately, the gap year was a time for them to travel, work, and explore the world.
I’ve always thought education in the US could benefit from encouraging something like this. I mean, who really knows what they want to do for a career when they’re 18? NO ONE, really. A large majority of people end up doing something different than what they studied in college.
Something to think about.
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George Floyd Left a Gospel Legacy in Houston (Kate Shellnutt | Christianity Today)
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An excellent resource for free printable staff paper. It’s really cool how it will shift the preview of the staff as you change settings.
https://www.blanksheetmusic.net/
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Food recommendations for the week:
Super easy and delish…
Spring Asparagus Pancetta Hash (Smitten Kitchen)
This fresh salad takes a bit of prep work but is VERY worth it. It makes a huge bowl and the leftovers keep well for a day or two.
Mediterranean Three-Bean Quinoa Salad (Two Peas and Their Pod)
Soon I will be canning my favorite Strawberry Jam. The blueberries add deep color and the apple a little texture and zing.
Easy Strawberry Jam (Ina Garten | Food Network)
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This time last year…
The #1 Reason Independent Music Teachers Should be on Instagram (Amy Chaplin | Piano Pantry.com)
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I Ate Like a Gilmore Girl for a Week and Here’s What Happened (Julie Tremaine | The Kitchn)
A few months ago I started my second-go of watching The Gilmore Girls series on Netflix. Are you a fan?
