Tag Archives: Music

Sometimes You Have to Spend The Higher Amount

Posted on February 20, 2013 by richrockwood

Observations About Life: Many years ago a wise man gave me some good advice. He said “There are two things in life for which you should go first class: 1) your first date with someone and 2) the oil in … Continue reading →

Posted in Accomplishment, Balance, Choices, Economy, Elvis, Enjoyment, Entertainment, Extravagance, Famous People, Life, Love of Money, Music, Pleasure, Priorities, Purchases, Values, Wisdom | Tagged Appreciation, artistic expressions, Comparison, Economy, Elvis, Enjoyment, Gifts, Music, Principles, Priorities, Relaxation | 5 Comments

Music Can Enhance a Mood

Posted on February 1, 2013 by richrockwood

Experience as a Flashlight: I have found music to be a great partner as I go through life. It motivates me to work. It helps me concentrate. It leads me to higher levels of thought. Back in my college days, … Continue reading →

Posted in Appreciation, Belief, Enjoyment, Eternity, Famous People, Happiness, Healing, Heaven, Mozart, Music, Passion, Perspective, Pleasure, Relaxation, Stress, Study, Tasks, Work | Tagged artistic expressions, attitude towards work, Creativity, Divine, Enjoyment, God, Mozart, Music, Relaxation, Stress, Study, Work, Worry | 2 Comments

Meet the Beatles!

Posted on January 30, 2013 by richrockwood

Living in the Past: I remember when I first heard the Beatles. I was driving with my college buddy out to school and their song “I Wanna Hold Your Hand” came on the radio. He told me “they are … Continue reading →

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Music Changes Me

Posted on October 5, 2012 by richrockwood

I probably have my parents to thank for my appreciation of music. My dad played an upright bass. My mom loved singing with her siblings and performed with the Sweet Adelines, an international organization of women dedicated to preserving barbershop … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Faith, Feelings, Grief, Heaven, Imagination, love, Music, Perspective, Stress, Suffering | Tagged Appreciation, artistic expressions, barbershop harmonies, entertainment, Forgiveness, Gifts, Grief, Loss, Music, Parents, sony walkman, Stress, Thanksgiving | 2 Comments