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Mar 4, 2011

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How Fast they grow!

I held a gorgeous 2 month old baby today while she was sleeping on my chest.  It was a moment of pure bliss and reminded me of how fast our precious children grow up.  I wrote about this a few ..

Mar 2, 2011

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Who are you grateful for today?

During the fasting period, I often remind myself of those I am grateful for in my life.  I think you’ll have an idea of who that is once you read this lovely passage below (click on the passage itself for ..

Mar 2, 2011

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Moments of Inspiration during the Fast

The season of Baha’i fasting has just begun and today is the first of 19 days.  It is a time of personal reflection, prayer, meditation and spiritual recuperation during which time we look at our lives and reflect on how ..

Feb 26, 2011

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New (easy to learn) Ayyam-i-Ha Song and Video!

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  • We have embarked upon the Festival of Ayyam-i-Ha which is a special time of gift giving, charity, hospitality and celebration for Baha’is all over the world. During these precious few days, I try and think of a small gift that ..

    Feb 20, 2011

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    Final Touches On Our Latest Song: Eternal Beloved

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  • Amongst several other projects I’ve been working on lately, we’ve been putting the finishing touches on my latest song, Eternal Beloved which I blogged about recently. Completing a song requires an intricate process of listening with all the instruments perfectly ..

    Feb 2, 2011

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    Ayyam-i-Ha Cards!

    In a few weeks, Baha’is around the world celebrate Ayyam-i-Ha which is a time of bringing cheer to others, visiting the poor and needy and giving gifts.  One of the ways I like to celebrate is by giving Ayyam-i-Ha cards ..

    Jan 29, 2011

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    Latest Musical Endeavors

    I’ve been having some attacks on my website lately but I’m hoping they will be all clear for awhile and I can continue blogging again. I’m sorry if you’ve had trouble using my website. A short update of my latest ..

    Dec 7, 2010

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    A Gentle Meditation of the Soul…

    I was in the mood to compose a spontaneous instrumental piece tonight.  Sometimes when I have a lot on my mind, playing the piano allows me to release my thoughts through the piano.  Just letting go and allowing what comes ..

    Nov 24, 2010

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    The Bazaar is coming!

    I recently blogged about a bazaar I will be participating in on November 27 at Western Academy of Beijing.  Each day I’ve been making new cards for the bazaar (each one is unique) so there is a wider selection to ..

    Nov 16, 2010

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    Homemade Playdough Recipe

    Photo by Jill Green Recently a friend of mine asked for creative ideas to do with her 2 year old daughter so I suggested making playdough together.  Here is the home made recipe I used to make with my children ..