Archive for the ‘Music’ Category

5 Facts About Christmas Carols & MoreFriday, December 25th, 2009

There is a distinction between a Christmas carol and a Christmas song. A Christmas Carol has a fairly rapid, regular beat, which would, therefore, exclude a meandering, crooning song such as “White Christmas”. The world’s most famous Christmas carol is “Silent night”. “Jingle Bells” was originally named, “One-Horse Open Sleigh”, and was written for Thanksgiving,Read More

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Roger Whittaker – Darcy The DragonThursday, December 24th, 2009

One of my family’s favorite contemporary Christmas song is Darcy The Dragon song by Roger Whittaker. I hope you enjoy! A Merry Christams to Thee! Roger Whittaker – Darcy The Dragon Click here if you don’t see the flash player.

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Western NC Spotlighted on GMAWednesday, December 9th, 2009

On GMA this morning they spotlighted George Vanderbilt’s Biltmore House located in Asheville NC just a mere 40 minuet drive from my home town Brevard. It is truly an experience should you be in Western NC you can not miss! Below is the article from Good Morning America’s web site: Click on the picture ofRead More

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ZUMBATHON for Cystic Fibrosis in Brevard NCWednesday, November 18th, 2009

The Zumbathon for Cystic Fibrosis is THIS Sat. Nov. 21st at Zero Gravity Skate park from 10 to Noon. Come learn the latest dance/exercise craze while helping fund the cure for cystic fibrosis. CF is a genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system, and just a few years ago, not many kids livedRead More

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Thank you to Great Folks Everywhere!Friday, October 30th, 2009

In this age of instant information – instant gratification – data overload – we at times forget the humanity behind the written word. So I would like to say a simple THANK YOU for following my Blogs. It’s nice to know what interests me also interests some of you. I enjoy connecting with great folksRead More

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Gaelic Storm at Brevard College Porter CenterFriday, October 9th, 2009

Last night along with a sold out crowd, we enjoyed experiencing Gaelic Storm’s performance with an appearance from Darcy Donkey, returning after their debut in Brevard 8 years ago. Every age group was represented from 10 to 90 – all having a grand time – clapping – dancing – singing. You had to be thereRead More

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