A Rose By Any Other Name…

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“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet.” ~Juliet, Romeo & Juliet II, ii, 1-2

OK…..it might be as sweet, but it wouldn’t be known as the town with the L-O-N-G-E-S-T town name.  A Welsh town known as Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwyll-llantysiliogogogoch.    Yes, it’s a real name and a real place.  And I guess that poor little Welsh schoolchildren have to learn how to spell it, hopefully in high school or college.  😉

Learning things like this makes me happy.  Have a wonderful Monday, Lisa

 

The Tale of Two Trees

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Once upon a time, there were two trees.  One was straight and tall, no impediments in his way up towards the sky.  His neighbor was different, with many twisty-turny limbs, curves, unexpected bends.  The twisty tree looked longingly at his neighbor, wishing his path could be so predictable, even, steady.  Yet the other tree wished for more excitement, more challenges as his bendable neighbor had.  Over time, they learned from each other, they grew together, they both served their purpose….to bring beauty and joy and fresh clean air to all who passed by.

No matter which tree represents your life today, you have a great purpose.  God will use you if you are open and listening to Him.  Slainte, Lisa

Playing Your Heart Out, Even If No-One’s Listening

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As a musician, it’s sometimes hard to perform your best when no one seems to be enjoying it.  But yet, some of my best times playing music are when it’s just me and God, the stillness of a room, the banging of the piano keys, the not worrying about the performance, just talking in the best way I can to Jesus.  To me, the best music is that way….a heartfelt conversation, a pouring out of emotion and feeling and angst and joy and whatever else makes up these human hearts that we have.  And all of that is not dependent on crowds or audiences or attention.  The One who made us is always listening, always attentive, always ready to hear what we are saying or trying to say.  Thank you God.  Blessings, Lisa