Category: Song

Wind Chimes.

The Sound of Wind Chimes

Several years ago while heading to an appointment, I passed a home with a large tree in the front yard. A portion of the tree hung over into the street — not a significant amount, just enough for a cool effect. The homeowners had a wonderful idea for giving their home some whimsy. They took metal pieces like those hanging-produce baskets, old cast-iron hanging planters, and the like, and hung them all over the tree. Some people felt that it was gaudy. I didn’t. I thought it was a fun idea, as did my husband.

Read More »
Rising Sun.

Here Comes the Sun

Originally, as it was for many other cultures, the sun of the Celts was female, and in Ireland and Scotland, at least, it remained so. We know this because all the Irish and Scottish Gaelic words for the Sun are feminine. That is why you see the Sun referred to as “Mother” herein this lovely song, which I think makes a wonderful way to greet the Sun each morning:

Read More »
Blessing the Whales.

Blessing the Whales

Whenever I get a few moments for myself (which isn’t very often these days!), one of the things I like to do is play mobile

Read More »