by Francie | Aug 5, 2013 | Family, Music
Literary Mama kindly published my essay. Read below or check it out on the Literary Mama website. Inspired by a prompt to talk about what motivates me to write. For anyone with an inkling for anything, hopefully this post will will give you a flavor of what I think... by Francie | Jul 24, 2013 | Music
I don’t know what it is, but music brings out the rock star in all of us. I don’t care who you are or where you are, if your favorite song comes on, out comes The Voice. People literally stop what they are doing or thinking and get humming or killing it softly at... by Francie | Apr 24, 2013 | Family, Fashion, mom, Music
Cool is in the eye of the beholder. Some things are practically unanimous, like James Dean, California and lattes. I know, as a grown-up, I am supposed to do what makes me happy, cool or not. It doesn’t matter what others think. Somehow, I can’t keep the logic in... by Francie | Oct 11, 2012 | Family, Music
Music makes a mark on everyone. It creates moods, thoughts and memories. My parents, and more my dad, loved music. His albums are ingrained on my brain to this day, anything from jazz to Hawaiian opera. With my own kids, I’m not sure if I’m leaving a mark on them... by Francie | Jun 12, 2012 | Family, Music
My Dad’s Rose Garden I’ve been missing you. Have you been missing me? A tornado blasted through and it wasn’t just the normal end-of–school-year stuff. My super-old pop took a turn for the worse. So I spent some time with him. He passed away last Thursday,...