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‘Blend their sweet music to my ear’
Just before Thanksgiving, I had my last guitar lesson at the Music & Arts store in Springfield, ending a six-and-a-half-year run that had been frustrating, delightful and inspiring. My teacher Matt taught me many things during the time we were … Continue reading
Posted in Happiness, Purpose
Tagged Annandale UMC, guitar, music, music lessons, talent, trumpet
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The lessons I take to Mozambique
This Friday, I leave for Mozambique, part of an 11-member mission team that will spend two weeks in Africa. You can find out more about our trip by visiting our team’s website. We’ll be blogging daily, so I hope you … Continue reading
Black Friday, business plans and the homeless
As I write this, the stock market is going crazy, buoyed by news that this weekend’s Black Friday retail sales increased 16 percent to reach a record $52 billion. I also am writing this post somewhat groggily, having stayed up … Continue reading
Posted in Getting started, Purpose
Tagged Annandale UMC, business plans, FACETS, homeless
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