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I have been creating artistic work since I can remember. Whether it was music, dance, drawing or creative writing, it was, and is, an unending search of discovery about who I am and the world around me. I believe all experiences are felt on a deep emotional level and impact us in ways we don't realize. They manifest themselves when least expected: a gift of unorganized knowledge that inspires my creative process.
This album is a collection of some of my favorite work - songs written over the past 12 years. They reveal some of my life experiences and the emotional footprints they have left across my heart.
I wrote "Gracefully" for my parents. I always wanted to write a song for them, but could never complete one until I became a parent and began to understand their perspective and the emotional tornado that is born with it.
"Time" was inspired by long hours of commuting and coming to terms with my lack of patience. Dad always says I need to "learn to relax".
"I Will Make Room" is my 'mantra song'. When I divorced (7 years ago now...) one of the beliefs that helped me cope was knowing it was up to me to move on and understand that time can be a salve to a wounded soul... if you allow yourself to embrace hope and forgiveness.
Ironically, "Experience" was written in my 20's. Ah, to be young and idealistic! This song still makes me smile for its joy and belief in love and life.
My love of music started as a child ....