The Little Things

An afternoon music lesson with my friend, Melody.  She is so talented.

Sore finger-tips from working on my guitar playing skills.

Imagining that one day I'll be able to play the guitar seamlessly.

The 'I Love You' note that my sister sent in the mail that is now on my fridge.

Talking decor with my interior-expert mother.

Thrifting.

Husband bringing home unexpected salvaged treasures--pictures soon! 

A new, LARGE inspiration board--

I've got to get this task of decorating laid out and organized!

Noticing that of all the places in the entire house my children could be, they'd choose to be touching knees on the floor, playing together. 

I pray they are always this close and loving toward each other.

My ever-growing list of inspirational blogs.

The song Dancing in the Minefields. xo

Anticipating a reunion and a birthday celebration with friends this weekend.

You?  What are the little things that are on your mind?

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together

you and me.
we are moving into something new--
something stronger.

you say iron sharpens iron,
and the ones he's worried about
he attempts to crumble.

i try to keep a few steps ahead,
but at times it feels like
i'm being attacked from every direction.
today, for a minute,
i felt like hiding.

but
you hang on
to me.
loving me.
me loving you.
encouraging me to move forward not back.
reminding me to keep my head up,
because the fight is worth it
and
the victory sweeter.

together.

-cbm



this moved me today.
you?

11-23-09

I am stoked Rhianna's new album is coming out this month! Her last album Good Girl Gone Bad used to accompany my every workout and still does when I need an immediate pump-up. I don't listen to any R&B other than this album--I left the majority of that taste in music in junior high school, but can't turn away when I hear this girl sing.

Laurie Sandell, Glamour magazine writer and a teacher that I had at Wordstock last month, just revealed on her blog that her secret interview last month was actually with Rhianna! Check out the article here. It's great to see how far Rhianna's come.

I have to admit that after her incident with Chris Brown last February, I felt her album was tainted. I was feeling sad and guilty that I felt that way, especially about an artist that I love so much. I had such feelings especially when I'd listen to tracks like Take a Bow, that had me wondering how something could happen to such a strong, bold woman. The harsh reality, though, is that it happens to women strong and bold. Although, image is everything in the media, Rhianna's situation is an important reminder that even hollywood can't escape the unfortunate challenges that many face, and there is no excuse for violence. Now, Rhianna speaks for so many--who haven't yet spoken.

Because her music ROCKS,

and because she's as STRONG as her music sounds,

here's to RHIANNA and her new album and my new work-out tracks!

http://www.rihannanow.com/

A Muse of Mine

Now, this one can sing...

amazingly flawless.

Piercing. Perfect. Pitch.

Her range is like that of ten or so instruments

perfectly orchestrated to create

the most beautiful melodies.

vulnerable, bare, acoustic

accompanying heavenly sounds.

Really, what more can I say...

I'd wanted to see Jewel for almost ten years, until I finally got to see her at the Zoo in Portland, last Friday night. Nate and I enjoyed front row seats and one amazing evening. We brought our camera, but no camera card; however, I refused to let this tarnish my night...

A Sunday Morning Serenade

I just came across the most beautiful rendition of two songs intertwined into one on rockstar diaries. I believe you'll love it, too! Here is the story on its making.



Thanks to Jon Schmidt for posting this piece.

Don't forget to hit pause on my playlist to listen!