Saturday, August 31, 2013

Back To School

One of my favourite things about the end of August was Back To School shopping....seriously.  I loved shopping for new books, pencils, pencil cases, lunch kits, etc.  I would do my best to track down supplies featuring my favourite super hero or favourite sports team.

But I do wonder how much better supplies are now?  Here's the proof.  Were these available when you went shopping back in the day?

http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/organizing/cool-school-supplies-00100000063508/index.html
 

Friday, August 9, 2013

Treat

This video is for anyone who is a big fan of:

  • An upbeat fun tune
  • An acoustic playing guitar clinic
  • A classic tune from Steven Curtis Chapman



It is also pretty cool to see Steven play with his sons.

Friday, August 2, 2013

Piano Lessons

I grew up as a pastor's kid.  What is something that all pastor's kids have to do for at least a short period of time in their childhood...take piano lessons.

I would like to say that I played hard, practiced hard, and now travel the world showing off my skills. Unfortunately, that is not the case.  Like so many, my biggest challenge was practicing.  Maybe, just maybe if I had been able to use my feet more often on the keys I would have enjoyed it a little more.  Here's what I mean: