I love radio.
When I was a kid, my mom used to have the CBC radio on in the kitchen when she was busy cooking and baking. Back then, I thought it was boring and kind of old fashioned. "News" was something grown-ups watched and listened to. Now, thirty years later, I find it ironic that I rarely play anything but radio on my ipod docking station which is on my kitchen counter...
My addiction to radio probably has something to do with my need for "adult" conversation during my days at home raising the kids. It's like one side of a completely adult conversation! You can just listen, and you don't have to respond out loud. You can just think what you think.
I've learned a lot about the world listening to the radio, and I've met many interesting and intelligent people. (They just haven't met me!)
Perhaps the best thing about radio however, is the fact that unlike other conversations, you can simply turn it off when you don't like what you hear.
Thursday 19 May 2011
Monday 16 May 2011
Muse
I don't know when I got the idea to blog...I've noticed a few of my friends starting and I guess I thought that while I'm checking email, facebook and doing just about everything else online....well, why not muse online too?
The thought originated out of my complete lack of journaling throughout my life. I have said so many times that I wish I would have "written that down". I thought that perhaps this would be a neat way to actually account for some of the more interesting, funny and profound things that happen in my life, all while getting to dust off my writing skills!
I am a musician by trade. Violinist. When I decided to go into music, it was a tough decision between pursuing my love of journalism and writing, or pursuing music. Needless to say, I am a much better musician than writer! It all matters rather little now, as I am a professional mom and homeschooler.. Sure, my music and writing skills are valuable, but not nearly as valuable as my multi-tasking skills! I have the equivalent to a post-doctorate in multi-tasking.
So, I am entering the blogging world as a means to muse on my days at home with 3 homeschooling children, as well as 3 preschoolers. I am sure that some musings will be humorous, others not so funny, but I am hoping to discover and uncover more of myself in the process.
definition of "muse": to think or meditate in silence, as on some subject
perfect!
The thought originated out of my complete lack of journaling throughout my life. I have said so many times that I wish I would have "written that down". I thought that perhaps this would be a neat way to actually account for some of the more interesting, funny and profound things that happen in my life, all while getting to dust off my writing skills!
I am a musician by trade. Violinist. When I decided to go into music, it was a tough decision between pursuing my love of journalism and writing, or pursuing music. Needless to say, I am a much better musician than writer! It all matters rather little now, as I am a professional mom and homeschooler.. Sure, my music and writing skills are valuable, but not nearly as valuable as my multi-tasking skills! I have the equivalent to a post-doctorate in multi-tasking.
So, I am entering the blogging world as a means to muse on my days at home with 3 homeschooling children, as well as 3 preschoolers. I am sure that some musings will be humorous, others not so funny, but I am hoping to discover and uncover more of myself in the process.
definition of "muse": to think or meditate in silence, as on some subject
perfect!
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