Windsor Life
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Pursue this Trivia
by Juanita Sparks
1.
‘The Grass Is Always Greener over the Septic Tank’ was
observed by which female columnist?
2.
Who wrote the best-selling novels ‘The Client,’ ‘The Firm’ and
‘Pelican Brief’?
3.
The poems ‘The Raven’ and ‘Annabel Lee’ were written by which
author?
Windsor Writers
Ancestral beats of the Yoruba, Asante, Navajo, Cherokee and a
potpourri of other nations
Found me in my mother’s womb and entered my Spirit filling it with
comfort and joy.
They taught my heart how to pump with healing rhythms and soulful
tempos.
The wisdom of my peoples speaks through me with sharps and flats
when my lips refuse to move.
They give instruction on temperance, self- control and long-suffering
in places of chaos.
Sometimes these beats move through my veins like rushing water with
a mission to complete
Or threatening winds with deadlines to meet.
Other times find these kindred tones moving at a snail’s pace
Beckoning me to slow down and listen for the calm that has already
arrived waiting to meet me yet again.
Songs of My Ancestors
by Sheila Johnson
I’m able to sing new songs of life and unfounded love because
Diaspora tells me I’m able.
I can dance at the crossing over of souls knowing their home has
been prepared with elegance.
I smile at the thought of old mates becoming as blades of grass
returning to the soil
Preparing it to bring forth new life budding with glorious shades of
the Master’s artwork.
I shout with joy in an octave that reaches heaven and the Great
Cloud of Witnesses hear also.
I sing because I’m happy, I sing because I’m free. I sing because I
know God is watching over me.
Songs of my Ancestors.
Theme: Music
continued
4.
E.B. White wrote a children’s favorite story about a Pig and a
Spider. What was the name of this story?
5.
What famous journalist wrote ‘Tom Sawyer’ and ‘Huckleberry
Finn’?
Answers on page 28.
I just can’t help it!
My toes are tapping
My foot is swinging
My fingers beat out a rhythm.
I just can’t help it!
My lips are whistling
My lips are humming
My lips are lip-synching a song.
Where is the music?
You may not hear it
You may not feel it
You may think I am losing it!
The music is here
Deep inside my heart
Swirling inside my head
Deep and swirling but ready to burst out!
There are many reasons why I am thankful for my parents and the
life they provided for our family. One that tops my list is music.
Music can be soothing, comforting, stirring or passionate. It can put
a smile on your face or a tear in your eye. Over the years I have
experienced all of those emotions with music.
Historically, my mother’s family are descendants of Nicholas Lanier,
the first Master of the King’s Music to Charles the First of England.
When I read the research that has been done about my mom’s
family I became aware of the different genes that have been
passed along over time. Now I understand why I can’t keep still
when music is playing or why I annoy my friends when I sing or
hum along while at a movie or play. I am not always aware that
I am doing it … it just happens. I also like to dabble with playing
musical instruments. I enjoy playing the piano, the dulcimer and the
drums. I am not particularly good, but I do enjoy playing around
with all three. If I am not playing or singing, I might be dancing.
Music keeps me moving.
Music has always been a part of my life. I consider it a gift passed
down to me from my ancestors and encouraged by my parents.
I have noticed that like his grandmother, my grandson, Benjamin,
cannot stop music from spontaneously affecting some part of his
body. As I stood beside him in church one Sunday I stopped my foot
from tapping to the same rhythm he was drumming on the church
pew. I hope that we will always share our love of music!
The Music in Me
by Molly Hegman
