As reported in the LA Times “As Southern California awoke to the wreckage from a recent massive windstorm, music teacher Ruben Gonzalez Jr. was assessing a different sort of devastation in his band room at South Gate High School. More ›
A recent news story shared ideas for gift giving this holiday season that veered from the usual sweaters, ties and games. In thinking outside the box, “giving happiness this holiday season can create memories that have a lasting affect”. Some suggestions were cooking and freezing meals for an elderly neighbor; babysitting for a couple who seldom have alone time; tickets to a show or museum or perhaps paying for a class a friend has longed to take, but couldn’t budget for. More ›
No trip to Jensen’s – my favorite grocery store in Palm Springs– is complete without a visit to their wine department, the only store I’m sure carries Manilow wine in the Valley. More ›
“The Kid Inside” - I love Barry Manilow’s rendition of this song written by Craig Carnelia for the Broadway Musical “Is there Life After High School”. Every time I hear it a giant lump takes over my throat. just thinking of the lyrics, gets me misty. Of course Barry’s beautiful delivery of the song makes me hear a locker slam, grasp the scent of fresh school supplies, remember those simple times you thought were the beginning and end of all, moments when you’re heart would break and you swore you’d never survive. More ›
That’s the message Barry Manilow shares when speaking passionately about the ‘Manilow Music Project’. More ›
In response to my blogs about Barry Manilow’s latest, tremendous donation to Clark County schools in Nevada, I’ve received two posts from the Choir Director at Raymond Cree Middle School in Palm Springs - my youngest son attends RCMS and is so fortunate to have Mr. E as his choir director/teacher. More ›
An outpouring of love and well deserved recognition from the media has been given to Barry Manilow for his tremendous and outstanding contribution to Clark County schools in Nevada. You can view photos (Barry looks FANTASTIC!), articles and video of the launch in Las Vegas by clicking here Manilow Music Project. Just heard of another great article. More ›
No man is so tall as when he stoops to help a child. More ›
No man is so tall as when he stoops to help a child. More ›