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Hello World! Overnight Success

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Hello World!  Break out the party hats! 603 Melody is going live (again)!  603 Melody debuted January 1st, 2018. Thanks to Olivia for helping with its initial start.  However, I quickly put the blog on hold as I came to realize I needed more how-to info. So I cajoled my husband into taking a local blogging class.  Yes, I really did bring my own personal tech support.  That way we could be on the same (blogging) page.  He is much more tech savvy and I have the crazy ummm creative vision.  In the process, I have gained some tech independence.  You really are never too old to learn new things!  So when this blog goes viral and is an overnight sensation (in 10 years- so few things are really overnight sensations) you will know that it took a leap and some hard work to get 603 Melody going.  Thanks for joining me on this journey.

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Hello World! “Freshie Squeezed” Orange Juice

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Hello World!  I will briefly jump on the recipe blog bandwagon.  This one, for a refreshing glass of OJ, is from Luke (his family sometimes calls him Freshie).  Luke plays the piano, violin, and trumpet. Some of his favorite bands include The Beatles, Journey, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Queen, and Imagine Dragons. This sixth grader also likes Mozart, Bach, and Beethoven.

Freshie Squeezed Orange Juice

First, pick a bagful of fresh oranges.

Wash and cut them in half.

Put an orange half, one at a time, on the juicer. Press down.

Repeat until you have enough juice to fill a pitcher (about 20 oranges).

Strain as you put the juice into the pitcher to get the seeds out.

Put in the refrigerator to cool down.

Then it is ready to drink.

 

 

Picking oranges had me humming  Michael Franti’s The Sound of Sunshine.

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Hello World! Hard Rock Cafe

 

Hello World! Time for some food, fun, and friends at the Boston Hard Rock Cafe. I spent a great evening out with some KSC friends and family.  Among the talented Berklee performers taking the stage were Tony Ni Evans and  Jace.

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Flashback Photo (just a “few” years ago): My first trip to a Hard Rock Cafe (London)

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Hello World! I love Hozier too!

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Photo credit- Logan Wright

 

Hello World!  Libby Keller (a Smith College sophomore) is currently digging Hozier, Amber Run, and Kesha.  Amber Run is new to me; I will have to check them out.  Thanks Libby!   I hope your classes are going well!

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Hello World! Greetings from Austin, Texas

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Hello World!  My first “guest” photo is from Austin, Texas.  Richard and Linda recently enjoyed a stop at the Broken Spoke (a legendary Austin Honky Tonk) on their road trip from the 603 to AZ. Tracie Lynn was the performer that evening.

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Hello World! Stay Warm!

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Hello World!  The bomb cyclone is upon us… hope everyone is staying safe. Crazy cold weather!  Warm up by jamming to this blast from the past!

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Hello World! Early Musical Memories

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Hello World! I have always loved music. As a very young child, I remember hearing Jesus Christ Superstar and Johnny Cash. My first musical purchase was a 45 (a little record with a big hole). I chose The Beatles (Penny Lane) and my brother picked out an Elvis 45 at Sears. I remember my stepgrandmother’s 78 (a little bigger record with a smaller hole) … Purple People Eater.  Speaking of purple, does anyone remember Donny Osmond’s purple socks? The Grease soundtrack was my first album. That was the best birthday present ever, along with a lime green beanbag chair. Oh yeah! Many hours were spent in that bean bag “singing” along with The Eagles and Billy Joel.   I  even had a bargain bin Bruce Springsteen 8 track. In school there was one cool teacher who would play Pink Floyd.. we don’t need no education…! I was an MTV child. U2, Madonna, Bon Jovi, and Van Halen videos helped shape my musical experience. My cassette collection included Def Leppard, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, and Boston. I was country too, when country wasn’t cool (Alabama) and played some folk (Dave Mallett). I could write volumes about my early musical loves but I think you have the idea.  My taste in music continues to be eclectic (rock, pop, musicals, country, folk, alternative, and a whole lot of artists that should have more mainstream success). Now I download music and put on my blue tooth Beats. I check out bands on YouTube and social media. No more waiting by the radio for a favorite song to come on. Music is just a click away!
 

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