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Nov 17
Giving Thanks, Day 17
- By MaryO in Giving Thanks, Memories
- Ada Richter, Alexandria, Amherst, Ballade, Baptist, Central Baptist Church, Clara Pashley, clarinet, Connecticut, dad, Delaware, electric keyboard, Fairfax, Friedrich BurgmĂźller, Girl Scouts, grand piano, gym, Howard Lebow, John Thompson, Jules Massenet, Maryland, Massachustee, Michael Aaron, Milwaukee, minister, music books, music theory, O'Connor Music Studio, organ, organist, parsonage, Pawcatuck, piano, piano students, Rhode Island, Roman Catholic, Schaum School of Music, Silver Spring, Springfield, Springfield Technical High School, Teaching Little Fingers to Play, Umass Amherst, University of Connecticut, University of Massachusetts, University of Milwaukee, video, violin, Virginia, Westerly, Wilmington, Wisconsin, Yamaha
Nov 01
Giving Thanks, Day 1
- By MaryO in Memories, Thankfulness
Today, since it’s a “teaching day”, I’m thankful for my piano studio, my students, and my piano đ When I was growing up, my dad was a minister, meaning we lived in whatever parsonage the church chose to let us live in. Â The one we had in Pawcatuck, CT had an upright piano …
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- Ada Richter, Alexandria, Amherst, Ballade, Baptist, Central Baptist Church, Clara Pashley, clarinet, Connecticut, dad, Delaware, electric keyboard, Fairfax, Friedrich BurgmĂźller, Girl Scouts, grand piano, gym, Howard Lebow, John Thompson, Jules Massenet, Maryland, Massachustee, Michael Aaron, Milwaukee, minister, music books, music theory, O'Connor Music Studio, organ, organist, parsonage, Pawcatuck, piano, piano students, Rhode Island, Roman Catholic, Schaum School of Music, Silver Spring, Springfield, Springfield Technical High School, Teaching Little Fingers to Play, Umass Amherst, University of Connecticut, University of Massachusetts, University of Milwaukee, video, violin, Virginia, Westerly, Wilmington, Wisconsin, Yamaha
Aug 19
Today is World Photo Day.
- By MaryO in Holidays, Interesting stuff, Memories
Today is another of those “Who Knew” holidays. I was recently talking to someone about our last trip to Scotland and she reminded me to take lots of pictures. Â Then, she said to be sure to print them out so she could see them. Um, no way! Â I haven’t printed out pictures since probably …
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Jul 18
High School Memories
- By MaryO in Interesting stuff, Memories
This is from one of those silly Facebook posts where they want you to copy and paste to share with your friends. Â I decided to take it a bit further and expand just a *bit*. Tell us about your SENIOR year of high school! The longer ago it was, the more fun the …
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Oct 15
40 Days of Thankfulness: Day Three
- By MaryO in Memories, Thankfulness
Today, since it’s a “teaching day”, I’m thankful for my piano studio, my students, and my piano đ When I was growing up, my dad was a minister, meaning we lived in whatever parsonage the church chose to let us live in. The one we had in Pawcatuck, CT had an upright piano …
- Ada Richter, Alexandria, Amherst, Ballade, Baptist, Central Baptist Church, Clara Pashley, clarinet, Connecticut, dad, Delaware, electric keyboard, Fairfax, Friedrich BurgmĂźller, Girl Scouts, grand piano, gym, Howard Lebow, John Thompson, Jules Massenet, Maryland, Massachustee, Michael Aaron, Milwaukee, minister, music books, music theory, O'Connor Music Studio, organ, organist, parsonage, Pawcatuck, piano, piano students, Rhode Island, Roman Catholic, Schaum School of Music, Silver Spring, Springfield, Springfield Technical High School, Teaching Little Fingers to Play, Umass Amherst, University of Connecticut, University of Massachusetts, University of Milwaukee, video, violin, Virginia, Westerly, Wilmington, Wisconsin, Yamaha
Aug 19
It’s World Photo Day Again
- By MaryO in Holidays, Interesting stuff, Memories
Today is another of those “Who Knew” holidays. I was recently talking to someone about our last trip to Scotland and she reminded me to take lots of pictures. Then, she said to be sure to print them out so she could see them. Um, no way! I haven’t printed out pictures since probably …
Oct 15
Day 3: 40 Days of Thankfulness
- By MaryO in Memories, Thankfulness
Today, since it’s a “teaching day”, I’m thankful for my piano studio, my students, and my piano đ When I was growing up, my dad was a minister, meaning we lived in whatever parsonage the church chose to let us live in. Â The one we had in Pawcatuck, CT had an upright piano …
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- Ada Richter, Alexandria, Amherst, Ballade, Baptist, Central Baptist Church, Clara Pashley, clarinet, Connecticut, dad, Delaware, electric keyboard, Fairfax, Friedrich BurgmĂźller, Girl Scouts, grand piano, gym, Howard Lebow, John Thompson, Jules Massenet, Maryland, Massachustee, Michael Aaron, Milwaukee, minister, music books, music theory, O'Connor Music Studio, organ, organist, parsonage, Pawcatuck, piano, piano students, Rhode Island, Roman Catholic, Schaum School of Music, Silver Spring, Springfield, Springfield Technical High School, Teaching Little Fingers to Play, Umass Amherst, University of Connecticut, University of Massachusetts, University of Milwaukee, video, violin, Virginia, Westerly, Wilmington, Wisconsin, Yamaha
Aug 19
World Photo Day
- By MaryO in Holidays, Interesting stuff, Memories
Today is another of those “Who Knew” holidays. I was recently talking to someone about our last trip to Scotland and she reminded me to take lots of pictures. Â Then, she said to be sure to print them out so she could see them. Um, no way! Â I haven’t printed out pictures since probably …
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Aug 19
World Photo Day is Today!
Today is another of those “Who Knew” holidays. I was recently talking to someone about our upcoming trip to Scotland and she reminded me to take lots of pictures. Â Then, she said to be sure to print them out so she could see them. Um, no way! Â I haven’t printed out pictures since probably …
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Aug 19
Today Is World Photo Day!
- By MaryO in Holidays, Memories, Technology, Who Knew?
Today is another of those “Who Knew” holidays. I was recently talking to someone about our upcoming trip to Scotland and she reminded me to take lots of pictures. Â Then, she said to be sure to print them out so she could see them. Um, no way! Â I haven’t printed out pictures since probably …
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