a rose

"There is a rose and it reminds me of you," he said. We were in the middle of a conversation, but he interrupted the rhythm of the words that were dancing from our tongues. "What do you mean?" I asked. "I am looking outside at the garden and I see a rose on the rose bush and it reminds ...

Good Vibrations

In recent weeks, I have had the privilege of watching as my daughter's obsession with music has soared to new heights. She sings along to the radio. She writes her own songs ("Sunglasses. I want sunglassES on right NOW. Doggie wears sunglassES TOO. Mommy, sunglassES! Wear sunglassES to Zeydie's offICE!") She plays notes on the piano in time and turns ...

I just had the best time of my life

dancing around the nursery with my little girl to (what else?) Hair. These moments are so precious. I never ever ever ever ever ever ever want to forget them. So, please. Don't ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever let me. We blasted the music, and danced and danced and danced. We literally jumped up and down in delight. She literally squealed ...

So, do most people watch the song and dance numbers from their favorite musical television shows on repeat? And dance along? And then actually learn the dances? And then do said dances over and over again, in the bedroom, standing in front of the TV, husband, baby, dogs (and any neighbors walking by)? And then ...