Whoa. Its been quite a week folks! To help relieve the stress, I decided to use our theme of "Anything Goes" to create a fun playlist. You my friend are in for a treat. Friends Don't Let Their Friend's Kids Grow Up Listening to Raffi (and yes, I am trying to indoctrinate your … Continue reading Twisted MixTape 25
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100 Word Song – And She Was
With shaking hands she reached to take the stack of papers from Beaufort. And just as her fingers brushed them she stopped. "Wait. Please, tell me about her. Just a little before I have to look at this." "Darling, your momma was like an angel. Wherever she went it was like she was walking on … Continue reading 100 Word Song – And She Was
Concerts and a Guest Post
I wish I had just one awesome memory to share of the summer. But truthfully, we spend two weeks in South Carolina. AWESOME. I get to have fun with my son all summer AWESOME. And I got to go to SIX amazing concerts at Ravinia Festival! Steely Dan … Continue reading Concerts and a Guest Post
Raised on the Radio – All I Never Knew Was Missing
Raised on the Radio is a series devoted to remembering and sharing what the musical experience was like when the only way you would hear music is on the radio of if you bought the album. The ease of downloading music has robbed us of the excitement of hearing a song for the first time … Continue reading Raised on the Radio – All I Never Knew Was Missing
Twisted MixTape – The Mulligan or Sheep Festivals, Migraines and Flea Bites
I need to ask your forgiveness. Forgive me for not giving this week's MixTape everything I could. Well, truthfully I couldn't. After spending 10 hours travelling and participating in the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival, enduring 95 degree heat (with sheep), getting completely flea-bitten there and coming home to a karaoke party that lasted way … Continue reading Twisted MixTape – The Mulligan or Sheep Festivals, Migraines and Flea Bites
100 Word Song – Graceless
The bells on the door tinkled; Beaufort looked up from placing flowers in the vases on the counter. "Well dear, what took you so long?" Relief flooded through CiCi as she realized that in what would prove to be the hardest thing she had ever done in her life, she would at least have one … Continue reading 100 Word Song – Graceless
Music to Tame The Savage Beast
Last night the little man was in prime form. It's funny when you can connect behavior to things you have read - it a reminds me of how normal life really is. Tonight, he was Max from Where the Wild Things Are; just when Max yelled at his mom "I'll eat you up!". That was … Continue reading Music to Tame The Savage Beast
Raised on the Radio – Gasp
Raised on the Radio is a new series at My Skewed View. As a music lover I have noticed a great difference between those Raised on The Radio, and those who are being raised on streaming music and audio-downloads. As I try to teach my son about the value of musicianship, I find it increasingly difficult … Continue reading Raised on the Radio – Gasp
100 Word Song – Once
Indian summer in the south is something to be feared, she flew out of the hotel and the heat slammed into her. Instantly regretting her decision to bring a jacket, she mentally fumbled knowing she needed no extra baggage. Shake it off. Her feet hit the sweltering pavement with a determination that worked its way … Continue reading 100 Word Song – Once
Twisted MixTape 22
This week's them on Twisted MixTape Tuesday is: You are the biggest jerk ever for breaking my heart OR I am the biggest jerk ever for breaking your heart and I'm sorry. Who hasn't been burned or been the burner. I know I've been burned, but I feel like I've always been the gentle burner. … Continue reading Twisted MixTape 22
Jen Kehl 