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How Barbershop Singing Connects People
Why this holiday? July 13th was selected in 2001 to be National Barbershop Appreciation Day. Its purpose is to bring awareness of this close-knit 4-part harmony built on ringing chords. It also celebrates its American origins. Did you see the movie The Music Man? That was my first encounter with barbershop. I once was guilty…
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Celebrating National Best Friends Day: Strengthening Bonds Across Miles
In 1935 June 8th was declared National Best Friends Day by Congress. An article I read suggested summer was picked so people could easily get together to celebrate. One of the activities suggested was getting together for picnics. That sounds lovely but your best friends may not live near you. People don’t necessarily stay in…
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What is Found Art Day? Join the Global Art Movement
Do you have original artwork hanging in your home? The majority of us don’t but wouldn’t it be nice? March 12th may be your lucky day. Start of Found Art Day It started in Canada 7 years ago and now has participants around the world. I love that Courtney Senior started giving her paintings away…
Paper Crafted Bliss 