Music

My Thoughts on the 2017 Grammy Awards

Music is a big part of my life. That’s why I watch the Grammy Awards every year. You can imagine the punch to my gut when I sit for four hours Goggling the names of most of the performers and nominees. I like to think of it as research, but most of the time I feel like I’m an old lady who is on the brink of listening to only

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Soundtrack of My Life: Give a Little (or take a little) Bit of Heart & Soul

Valentine’s Day can be hit or miss, depending on your recent relationship status update. Last year’s Valentine’s Day playlist was a success due to the fact that I anticipated this factor while creating a mix tape for you. I had something for the lovey dovey people, but I also had something for those who may gift themselves with their own box of chocolates this season. Instead of reinventing the wheel, I

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Michael Bublé’s biggest fan

A few months ago, I received an email announcing a one-night only digital concert showcasing the crooning talents of Mr. Michael Bublé at a cinema near me. As the self-proclaimed president of the Houston chapter of the Michael Bublé Fan Club, I marked my calendar by placing a huge red box and stars around the date. Then I constructed a handy countdown using Post-It notes. Concert day finally arrived. I

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Soundtrack of My Life: Back to School

It’s time to go back to school. Emotions are all over the map, ranging from HALLELUJAH to first-day tears to “Where’s my back pack?” to stand still so I can take another picture. Hear me when I say, “You will survive.” For those teachers who are about to let another kid borrow a pencil… For those bus drivers who will threaten to pull over if little rears don’t sit down…

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Soundtrack of My Life: Summer Anthems

With Memorial Day just around the corner, it’s time to choose our 2016 summer anthem. There’s been a lot of debate, and I understand the passion that comes with a decision as important as this one. May I suggest this masterpiece for your consideration? When considering a summer anthem, it’s important to ask yourself if the song will be able to withstand the test of time. Can you imagine yourself

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