Author: Jennifer Greenberg
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No. I Don’t Have Tourrette’s. I’m A Mother.
This morning, as I nursed my one-month-old, ate a bowl of cereal, and spoon-fed my toddler breakfast all at the same time, it occurred to me that if I blogged the way I talk then it would read something like this: Having two young daughters is a lot of – don’t touch that – that…
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Father’s Day & Sad Memories of Child Abuse
As someone whose memories of child abuse, domestic violence, hurtful words, and emotional abuse overwhelm the happy memories of childhood, holidays are usually tinged with sadness and anger. I should be able to celebrate Christmas with my dad, but I can’t feel happy, safe, or calm around him. I want to be able to have…
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Happy Birthday Judy Garland (June 10, 1922 – June 22, 1969)
She would have been 92 years old today. The theatrical songbird’s fairytale princess voice and classic beauty made her an icon for many an aspiring singer and actress. Yet Garland’s legacy – like that of so many child film stars – is bittersweet. Her biographers have written, “Despite her professional triumphs, Garland struggled immensely in…
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Blog Highlight: Artist Melody Pilotte {AKA Le Bas-fond} Features Jennifer’s Music
The following is a blog by artist, painter, illustrator, and recording artist Melody Pilotte (AKA Le Bas-Fond) recently published this lovely blog on her website highlighting my music. Enjoy! And don’t forget to visit her site, leave comments, and like her page on Facebook. Avoiding finishing my record, to highlight another one of my favourite artists…
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Week 1 National Poetry Month: A Portrait of Midnight, The Window Fellow, Rainy Days & Writing
Well, I am a week late posting these, but better late than never, right?! Actually, now that I’ve entered the third trimester of pregnancy we had a few preterm labor scares earlier this month, and I honestly just wasn’t feeling poetic or bloggy. Thankfully, the baby is safe, I am healthy (albeit dreadfully uncomfortable), and we’re…
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Reclusive Artist Kate Bush Announces First Live Concert Series Since 1979
THE GUARDIAN || After a 35-year absence, the singer makes her long-awaited live return with 15 London dates for her Before the Dawn series. Kate Bush will play her first series of shows since 1979, performing August and September in the UK. Bush will play 15 shows at London’s Eventim Apollo starting 26 August as part…
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Beautiful Irish & Celtic Music for Saint Patrick’s Day & #MusicMonday
In honor of Saint Patrick’s Day, and of course Twitter’s weekly #MusicMonday trend, here are some of my very favorite Irish and Celtic songs from some of the most beautiful and talented folk artists: May It Be, from The Lord Of The Rings Soundtrack, by Ireland’s own Enya: Loreena McKennitt presents Bonnie Portmore, which is…
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