Archive for April 2013
A SONG OF HOPE IN THE AFTERMATH
A few years ago, I had the great joy of writing lyrics to and for the beautiful melodies of my friend, the jazz composer and pianist Bert Seager. This one seems heart-breakingly appropriate in the current moment. ANTHEM Last night I heard the music Songs from a broken heart Out of a ravaged city Where…
Read MoreEmilia’s Take on Boston’s Pain
My daughter and I trade posts in our Mother Daughter Mashup blog. She gave her feelings voice in a poem. I think it’s beautiful. But then, I’m her mother motherdaughtermashup.wordpress.com
Read MorePOP UP MEMORIALS IN BOSTON
I’ve been walking into walls the past few days, trying to make myself believe that Boston was a target of terrorism — is a target of terrorism. I had to watch that video 20 times for it to sink in: The plume of white smoke, the screams, the second explosion, the heroic rush to rescue.…
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