Category Archives: Just Because

“Hallelujah” – k.d. lang

. . There are so many wonderful versions of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” out there – originally covered by John Cale, the version performed by the late Jeff Buckley is perhaps the most well-known of them all (the song has also … Continue reading

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“The Seal Lullaby” by Eric Whitacre

. . In 2004, Eric Whitacre set Rudyard Kipling’s poem “The Seal Lullaby” to music: Oh! Hush thee, my baby, the night is behind us, And black are the waters that sparkled so green. The moon, o’er the combers, looks … Continue reading

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“Be Still My Soul”

Honestly, one of the most beautiful arrangements of this beloved hymn: . . This song gave us much peace while Michelle was in the hospital; this was also played at her funeral. (Performed by the BYU Concert Choir, from their … Continue reading

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Still Crazy (In Love) After All These Years

Thirty-eight years ago today, two starry-eyed kids said “I do”…. To my wonderful husband, Paul – thank you for all of the special memories, and for making me so incredibly happy.

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It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year…..

. This came out in 1996 – the first time I saw it, I almost fell off of the couch, I was laughing so hard. All these years later, it still makes me giggle 😛 . .

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Forever 26

. Today marks the day that we welcomed our beloved second daughter, Michelle, into the world.  It seems like only yesterday that we were counting her fingers and toes. Never let it be said that God doesn’t have a wicked … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday to the Best Husband in the World (2018)

On this day 58 years ago, a very special little boy was born. I just LOVE Birthdays!  (Especially mine….)

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Top 10 (OK, 11) Tips on Surviving Your High School Reunion

. Tomorrow, Paul and I will be heading down the highway to attend my 40th High School Reunion.  It’ll be great to see old friends and catch up on what’s been happening in our lives, but I’m sure that I am … Continue reading

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Hello, June!

. It’s the first day of June – what better way to start out the month than with this classic number from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Carousel” ? . . Wasn’t that fun? Hope you enjoyed it! .

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Happy Mother’s Day!

I got brave a few years ago, and made a photo book online for my Mom; thought I’d post it again this year, as it’s gotten to be a tradition with me…. (Click on the picture to take you to … Continue reading

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