So much going on this week. Finally getting a little flow on book two’s outline (WHEW and yay!) and I’m getting ready for a birthday next week—my littlest is turning 3. I’m making her a Waldorf doll and *really* hoping it’ll actually look like a Waldorf doll when I’m done. ;-) (This is my first foray into doll-making. Hoping it’ll go as well as I’d like it to.)
But today, I wanted to share a couple of music things with you. First, right at this very moment I’m listening to Norah Jones’ new album Little Broken Hearts thanks to NPR’s First Listen feature. And, oh my, I’m loving it, I have to say. I’ve had her first album Come Away With Me practically on constant repeat for the last couple of months. Take a listen here on NPR yourself. (Thanks for the full free listen, NPR! And thanks to Katrina for the link.)
And this video shows the unbelievable power of music. I can’t describe this with any justice—you really need to see it for yourself—but music brings people back to their former selves. People who seem to be just shells in their old age. Listening to music returns them, pulls their minds back from wherever it usually goes. Or perhaps reconnects those old brain pathways for a brief time to create lucidity. It’s really incredible to see. Made me cry with happiness. Really, watch this.
(Thanks to both Jo and Katrina for the link!)
I hope your day is filled with music and joy. Have a great day everyone!