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September 20th 2008 10:39
Need a Bit of Musical Inspiration? Try HD Digital Radio
Music can be a real source of inspiration for writers, artists, and other creative people. Many find that listening to their favorite music while they work sets the appropriate atmosphere to enhance their intellectual and perceptual abilities, stimulate their imaginations, focus their minds, and fuel their inner urge to create. And, while artistic people have been creating to music for years, with the advent of such modern, state-of-the-art HD digital radio systems as the Jensen JiMS 525i, there's never been a better time for enjoying top-quality sound in your home or office.
HD Radio Advantages and Options
Upgrading to HD digital radio can provide many advantages over traditional, analog radio, including better sound clarity, greater convenience, and easy building of your music library through iTunes Tagging. With an iTunes Tagging enabled HD Radio™ receiver, you can quickly and easily tag your favorite songs as soon as you hear them on the radio, conveniently marking them for later purchase and download from iTunes® to your iPod®.
If you live in the U.S., you'll also be able to search for new music stations on the HD radio website, by using the drop-down menu, which lists the stations by city and state. Many HD stations are also offering added HD2 and HD3 channels, which are subscription-free, making it even easier for you to surround yourself with that inspiration that comes from the magic of music.
Price vs. Quality of Life
HD digital radio receivers come in various types, including clock radios and compact desk systems with or without iPod® docks. And while the cost of some such systems can be fairly significant, the JiMS 525i is quite reasonably priced. Offering numerous great features, this system's cost-to-benefit ratio is a solid one, and people whose music systems are an important expenditure for their quality of life will likely find this one well worth the cost.
To your inspiration!
Jeanne
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September 16th 2007 22:00
Artistic Self-Expression: The Writer's Goal
Writing is an art, as well as a means of creative expression--two characteristics it certainly shares with music. Within all writers resides that creative spark which, almost magically, transforms our thoughts into words that feed the mind, touch the heart, and please the ear. Like music, writing can be rhythmic, flowing, lilting, or lively--gifting its reader with a satisfying sense of beauty.
Many Writers Have Multiple Creative Talents
Yet, as much as we relish expressing ourselves through the written word, many of us also carry a desire, a dream--perhaps even a need--to express ourselves through music. As many writers are multi-talented, expressing their creativity through drawing, painting, or photography--in addition to writing--so, many also seek a musical outlet for their creative energies. Are you one of them? Or, would you like to be?
Free Piano Lessons at The Piano Chords Blog
Whether you've ever had prior musical experience or not, and whether you perhaps don't even know for certain that you possess the talent it takes to play a musical instrument; if you are one of those people who yearn to express themselves through music--or at least would like to try your hand at it--you have the opportunity to learn the piano for free online at Piano Chords Blog. Even if you already play another instrument, you'll have the opportunity to learn a little music theory--which is generally taught on the piano, anyway.
Express Yourself Through Music--as Well as Words
The Piano Chords Blog will not only teach you piano chords and songs, via video clips and explanations, but it will also inspire and encourage you along the road to realizing your dream of adding music to your list of creative talents.
Why not visit the Piano Chords Blog, and try your hand at the piano. You may just discover a talent you never knew you had!
Happy playing!
Jeanne
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A Truly Thought-ful Blogger
Just a Thought! is a fascinating compilation of David Woon's musings on life and truth. "And who is David Woon?" you may ask. That's a very fair question.
David Woon is an unusually insightful young man who possesses an uncanny ability to cut right to the heart of a topic and thoroughly probe its depths. But there's more. He also has the rare skill to do so with a minimum of words--a skill which rarely goes hand-in-hand with an in-depth look at a topic. This natural-born philosopher/blogger presents his words of wisdom via concise blog entries that get right to the point, discuss it briefly, using some truly original and fascinating metaphors, and then get out. There is absolutely no rambling on this blog, which I admire.
A Truly Purposeful Blog
David states the following about Just a Thought: "The blog contains my short reflections about Life in general which I hope would, in one way or another, serve as a source of inspiration for you..." He also hopes his musings might trigger "some thoughts of your own in the contemplation of the mystery that is Life." His ultimate goal for his blog is to create an atmosphere of mutual sharing between him and his readers, as he puts it, "so that we can all learn and grow together as we strive to leave this world a better place than what it was before our humble existence." What a lofty goal!
Truly Intriguing Ideas
Many readers--as well as bloggers--will be able to relate to his thoroughly altruistic aspirations, since we feel very much the same way he does. These readers will enjoy reading his entries about such topics as spending money wisely by designating certain percentages to each spending category, including donating to charity; enjoying better communication with others by using the "Golden Assumption," "backing up your life" in the minds and hearts of those you've touched and influenced, and becoming a better person through becoming "nobody-centric," rather than "self-centric."
David Woon shares some truly intriguing ideas at http://www.davidwoon.com/blog/, and anyone who will dig back into his archives (which go back to November 2004) will find a great many more philosophical treasures buried there!
Happy digging!
Jeanne
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The Lucid Mind: A True Gift
As writers, each of us can appreciate, in a particularly vivid way, the blessing of a lucid mind! Clear thought, dependable memory, logical deductive power: each of these is critical to us as we go about our daily activities, giving us the ability to share ideas via the written--or spoken--word. Because of this, we writers are able, perhaps more than most, to understand just how devastating the loss of these abilities can be--and is--to every person who falls victim to Alzheimer's, and to each of their family members, as well.
The Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk®: Your Opportunity to Make a Difference
The Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk® is America's largest event held to raise awareness about Alzheimer's and funds for Alzheimer's care, support, and research. Held annually since 1989 in hundreds of communities across the U.S., walks are typically 2-3 miles long and take place on a weekend morning in early fall. This year's walk will involve more than 600 communities--communities where volunteers of all ages will gather to champion the cause of Alzheimer's sufferers.
Since its inception, Memory Walk has raised more than $225 million in funds to help in the fight against Alzheimer's, and caring people like you are the ones who have made that happen!
Memory Walk Team Captains Needed Immediately!
Team Captains are needed NOW to assemble, organize, and lead teams of other concerned individuals in preparing for and participating in the Walk. Teams can consist of family members, friends, and/or business associates who are dedicated to helping fight Alzheimer's. As a Team Captain, you can inspire the caring people in your own personal sphere to take action on behalf of a worthwhile cause, becoming true champions of those who face Alzheimer's.
The rewards of taking charge and making this happen in your local area will be great! You'll experience the satisfaction of knowing that you've gone the extra mile--literally!--in the fight to help make Alzheimer's a thing of the past. You'll know that you were the catalyst that brought your entire group's energy, enthusiasm, and compassion together, creating a synergy that would be hard to beat. You'll be respected and admired, not only by those you lead, but by others who learn of your dedication and leadership in such a worthy endeavor. By signing up to become a Team Captain, you can't lose--because you'll know that you're helping those who are contending with Alzheimer's win!
Please Sign Up Early!
The Association recommends that Team Captains sign up as early as possible so they will have sufficient time to recruit their teams and raise funds for the cause. As a Team Captain, you can help make this year's Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk® a success.
To quote the Association, "By teaming up with the Alzheimer's Association, you can walk with a purpose – and move us closer to a world without Alzheimer's. Together, we can MOVE a nation."
Won't that be a wonderful thing?
Thanks for reading,
Jeanne
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