May the baby Jesus bless you

A simple scene before us, A mother kneeling by, A father looking tenderly, A bright star in the sky. For in their midst is He, Who came to save us all, A baby boy with arms outstretched, For love and peace He calls.

A book is your best buddy

I’ve finished my practice session and have shut The Music Room door for the night. I’m all sung out.  What could be better than grabbing a hot chocolate and an engaging book? What else can soothe us in life other than settling down on a grey day with a comfy tome? Every MuSinGer knows that books are…

Why music and singing are important

I love singing.  I’ve been singing since babyhood.  How do I know this?  Because my mother told me.  Singing comes naturally to babies, doesn’t it?  They gurgle, coo, scream, and are not afraid to make the most hilarious noises. What happens to us as we grow older?  Why can’t we continue to use our voices in…

Only 3 Cherries

For weeks I was gazing up at them.  Green and plump.  Hanging there on my tree.  Waiting.  “Not yet.  Wait until they start turning red.”  I had said. Another few weeks went by.  A slight blush began to appear. “Not yet”, I said again.

Welcome to The MuSinGer

Hello, and welcome to the very first post by The MuSinGer! Every approaching New Year brings opportunities to start afresh.   I’ve been thinking about starting a blog for a while, but with the proliferation (or saturation) of blogs out there, it was always an idea that was pushed away.