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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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Celebrate National Eat What You Want Day: Indulge and Enjoy
Yes, you heard right, May 11th is National Eat What You Want Day. Whoa now, before you make it an all-day snack-fest stop and think. Have you experienced this: munching away on a snack in a bag not realizing it’s gone until your hand reaches the crumbs at the bottom? WE NEED A BREAK FROM…
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