Gently reminding us of the simple pleasures in life: Nick and Liesl

When the cherish theme was first announced, I admit to having some trouble choosing an artist that would adequately reflect all the things I cherish in my life – my family, my babies (The Pupstars aka two dogs), friends, good health etc. Little did I realise at the time that the universe would provide me [...]

Noticing Beauty in the Ordinary Moments: Luke Vassella

Ah…. Sweet sweet possibility; even the word itself sounds exciting, fresh and invigorating! If I weren’t so entrenched in holiday mode I’d be jumping out of my skin!
Possibility also just happens to be my chosen theme for 20-10 instead of taking on a New Years’ resolution (at Karen’s suggestion) and using it to berate myself [...]

Ceremonies, Rituals, Songwriter Quirks and Weirdness…

When I hear the word ‘ceremony’ I immediately have the chorus of an 80’s band float through my head; well, not float as such as it’s by a rock band but that’s another story.
But, when I stop to notice the world and its simple pleasures, I realise there’s more ceremony and tradition around me every [...]

Celtic Inspiration for a Milestone Birthday and Beyond

I truly was in need of inspiration this month to plan my upcoming 40th Birthday. I’ve never been a big fan of the ‘milestones’, preferring to live in the moment wherever I could, (or stick my fingers in my ears until it went away J) and not wait until… Forty to have my life mean [...]

Nick Charles: New Kind of Feeling

There is something indefinable about the way Dee explores the music of Nick Charles this month. Her words are an uplifting accompaniment to the beauty and eloquence of his music – dinner parties, soaking in a hot bath and more…

Take the Time to Smell the Roses

This month Dee again thrills us with a powerful review of the beautiful music of Aussie trio, Racz N Waters – and takes a look at working out what makes your heart sing and spirit rise when you stop to smell the roses…

Tracy Killeen: All Kinds of Beautiful

“The power and strength it would take to bare one’s soul to the world via music must be a risky choice, but the results can be exhilarating and empowering…” We welcome Dierdre Le Blang writing about the connection between music and emotion with a powerful review of the music of Tracy Killeen…