Try This, mmmmm K?

Here's a listening exercise. Close your eyes and press play. Listen to Natalie Dessay (a famous, respected soprano) singing 'Quia respexit' by Bach. You don't have to listen to the whole thing, just a minute or so. Think of 3 or 4 adjectives that describe what you hear. Now "rewind" it and watch this time. Think of 3 or 4 adjectives to describe this experience. Are they generally the same words? Or wildly different?

Fascinating Stuff

When you really step back and think about it, isn't the fact that we can take pictures, video, and recordings just freaking fascinating? Here's a newly discovered "world's oldest" recording from 1860.

That Fruitful Day

Yesterday we got to eat our first strawberry from my October birthday present! I was in love. It was a bit tart, but very very good and at least we got to it before the birds did! The boys are intrigued with the strawberry plants and Jack loves to give them a drink! We have about 10 more strawberries blooming but all are still green. I can't wait to see them ripen!

Worthy is the Lamb

Worthy is the Lamb who was slain on the cross with our sins on his body.
Worthy is the Lamb who rose from the dark grave and conquered death.
Worthy is the Lamb who is seated on the throne, victorious over sin and death.
Unworthy am I for whom he died.

Medical Care Post Office Style

I'm thinkin' I don't want Canada's system. Just sayin'. This vid is worth the watch.

A Birthday Present For You, My Brother

Dear My Little Brother,
Remember when you spit on the ground, and behold, a Tiny Electric Guitar was born? Perfectly formed, every detail in place, right there on the sidewalk. That day is legendary; a strong showing of excellence that I would love to keep alive.
So, on this, Your Birthday, I honor you with the second installment of our family's Incidental Art Collection: the Easter Bunny Pancake.

Let me say that I was feeling kind of awkward and oddly shameful about making Pumpkin Spice Pancakes so close to Spring and Easter. But when the first Test Pancake came out as this Cadbury-Esque Wonder, I knew that all was well with my culinary choice and with the world. I also knew immediately that it would be dedicated to You.

So enjoy, My Little Brother. And TRULY- have a Great Birthday. We wish we were there to celebrate with you!

PS the recipe is awesome.

Sometimes a Special Song Changes my Heart

Today I'm opening my heart to you and sharing one of those songs. I was dead set on another candidate, but when I saw this, my heart changed instantly. I'm so glad it happened before it was too late. Please watch to the end; the dramatic conclusion is too good to miss.

Rockin' Out as Only I Know How

Last week my friend Daniel Buchanan had a CD release party. He asked me to sing along on a few of the songs. So, little miss choir nerd finds herself on stage way too dressed up and way too formal-acting, cuz, well, I never really learned how to be cool, and improvising makes me cower in fear. I did occasionally tap my toe, however, hoping it would make me look all relaxed and awesome like the rest of them.....Um, yeah.....at least it was dark in that back left corner... :)

Happy Birthday, Little Bitty!

My Little Bitty Baby is ONE!

Human Tetris (aka "These Guys Really Have a Handle on What Kinds of Things Make Lynelle Laugh....A Lot"