Yearly Archives

2011

Musicpassion
July 25, 2011

Finding My Voice: First Banjo Song!

I've written my first song for the banjo! "Eliza" will make its debut at an open mic sometime in August, and I have plans to record it as well as to feature it on Youtube, so stay tuned... Photo taken by Tian Jiang My Love of Music Started Young I attribute much of my initial musical appreciation and education to…
Jacqueline 22
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PlayWhy not?
July 20, 2011

“Shit Happens!”

Since I referenced Forrest Gump in my last post about the importance of play, I figured "Why stop?" The Capture the Flag event at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco was incredible and quite international. In addition to the US of A, players hailed from Canada, China, Colombia, France, and New Zealand. There was a good mix of people that…
Jacqueline 10
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PlayWhy not?
July 15, 2011

Playdates

What was your favorite part about childhood? Mud pies? Make believe? Dressing up? Climbing trees? Running for no reason Capture the flag? Sidewalk chalk? Forts? All these activities share something in common: unbridled freedom, creativity, and fun! Photo by Marjorie Bertrand on Unsplash Why do we stop using the word play? If I had one phrase to capture my early…
Jacqueline 11
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ChoiceMusic
May 24, 2011

Saying Yes! The Banjo Post

When was the last time you did exactly what you felt like doing? Not what you "should" do, not what you kind of wanted to do, exactly what you wanted--no compromises.  How many times a day do we tell ourselves, "not today" or "one day?" Photo by Tian Jiang What have you been putting off? I woke up about a…
Jacqueline 23
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Trust
May 1, 2011

In-between Sizes

Remember that awkward puberty period? That was fun. Clothes were either too big or too tight. Styles looked good one month and a sudden body shift would turn it into a trash item. Our society addresses this idea of limbo with a somewhat negative connotation. There's a pressure to figure it out immediately, "What are your plans?" True Growth Comes…
Jacqueline 8
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HeartTruly Living
March 27, 2011

A Tribute to My Grandmother

My grandmother passed on Ash Wednesday, March 9, 2011. I was given the honor to speak at her funeral 2 weeks ago. This is what I said about Mary Teresa, a woman that is dearly missed and will always be in our hearts. Mary Teresa Boone | 1910-2011 Eulogy for My Grandmother I’ve always known Grandmother is an angel. It…
Jacqueline 20
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Gratitude
January 16, 2011

Jimmy Stewart Moments

Every Christmas season I make my movie rounds. Tradition dictates that I start with National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation on Thanksgiving, followed closely by Scrooged, Home Alone, The Santa Clause, and of course, It's a Wonderful Life. No matter how many times I watch this movie, I am touched by the idea that we each make a difference. What, if like Jimmy…
Jacqueline 12
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