PHOTOSCHMOOZER: MUSIC to our ears...perfect day for a picnic

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Reflecting on who I am...what is important to me...and the gifts I offer the world, I have reorganized this PhotoSchmoozer blog into separate pages for your viewing. I am about so much...people - relationships - drums and rhythms and especially photography...and I realize that although separate, they are all so INTEGRATED into the Whole of who I am!! It's a very peaceful thought and I am thankful for the intuitive gift to see the connections and the relationships. Enjoy the journey through the blog...and WELCOME.
Contemplative photography is about being totally present and seeing exactly what is before you, without filters or judgment. It is about seeing with your heart.Doesn't everyone see what is before them? Not really. You may see a candle on a table. Do you also see the shadows it creates? Or the reflections that the light casts on it? Or it's underlying shape and form?

Sunday, April 7, 2013

MUSIC to our ears...perfect day for a picnic

The day was gorgeous - bright sun and blue skies - took off to explore and create new memories. Scotland Run in Clayton, NJ was our destination. We had never been there in all of our years living in South Jersey...now we have. One of the sights that caught my eye as I was walking about was the couple sitting on the blanket and then I heard the music. How perfect - a picnic and he was serenading her. Later I found out that Ted and Lauren had been friends in high school - lost touch - and rediscovered one another about a year ago...how sweet!!

A perfect day for a picnic!!

Ever the curious souls, we asked what kind/brand of guitar Ted was playing - turns out it was a Taylor BUT he has 13 guitars in all!! WOW - Bill has some catching up to do!! Right away the conversation went to techniques, chords and musician 'stuff'.

Ted had taught himself when he was very young - reminds us of our son, Jon and how he began the banjo at 10 - He played for years and put it all away for a long time. A few years ago, he picked it all up and just enjoys playing along with his CDs. Rather reminded me of someone in my very own house and how he chooses to play most of the time!!

Photoschmoozer and friend...out and about...looking around and seeing - discovering new places and new people and ever hearing new stories. Wonder what today will bring?? Stay tuned!!

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What fun to make Homemade Drums!

In September, 2010, I attended the Remo drum company's HealthRHYTHMS training. It was a fantastic 2 1/2 day event - learning about hand drumming and drum circles and the variety of ways that these activities are beneficial to people. Dr. Barry Bittman shared some of the exciting research that he has done that provides evidence of the benefits to participants - team building, stress reduction, FUN, spirit, communication and... Christine Stevens was our co-facilitator - an open free spirit who guided us in drum circle facilitation and then Alyssa Janney shared all of the ins and outs of the business/marketing piece for Certified HealthRHYHTMS facilitators. That I am after the training and fun...and meaningful it is. Call me to talk about scheduling a training event or a series for your friends, co-workers or community: 856-256-8380.
At the training, I talked with Roy and he shared how he had made drums (so had Julie...and a few others) They sent us info about sonotubes and how to make drums. The rest has been persistent exploration from my curious husband (with my helping hands) and then my sense of fun in decorating them!! People are beginning to ask to buy them. Why not?!?