| Date: | 2008-07-23 21:14 |
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My Little Soul laughed for the first time this week!
If you need a dose of baby giggles, find it here!
*Peace*!
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| Date: | 2008-06-30 22:17 |
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| Mood: | calm | | Music: | "Breathe" by Celia Farran |
Here's a video from the "Angel" photo shoot I did for my sweet Little Soul.
The song I used is "Angel" by Celia Farran, which you can hear on her CD "Breathe"
Please check her out at www.celiaonline.com ... I hope everyone who sees this
is happy and well... *Peace*! :)
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| Date: | 2008-05-26 14:24 |
| Subject: | Little Soul Loves Jazz! |
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| Mood: | happy | | Music: | Mark Colby "Speaking of Stan" |
Here is my Little Soul, who always appreciates good music!
While listening to the Music Choice "Jazz" cable channel, we were
surprised and delighted to hear a song from Mark Colby's CD
"Speaking of Stan"! Little Soul even "danced"! *Peace* :D
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| Date: | 2008-04-03 14:46 |
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| Mood: | happy | | Music: | Mark Colby "Reunion with Vince Maggio" |
Check it out, here's Little Soul, ten days old, hanging out with her Daddy, learning the finer points of being a hockey fan! :)
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| Date: | 2008-03-20 14:16 |
| Subject: | LITTLE SOUL IS HERE!!!!! |
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| Mood: | ecstatic | | Music: | Bobby McFerrin "Medicine Man" |
Hi everyone!!! Just wanted to celebrate my first week at home with my new daughter!
Her nickname is still Little Soul, because that's what she is! She's such a *good* baby,
only "squeaks" when she needs something, and has the world's most kissable face!
We are SOOOO BLESSED!!!! Many thanks for all your good vibes and well-wishes.
*Peace*! :D
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| Date: | 2008-02-23 15:21 |
| Subject: | Little Soul update and prayer request |
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| Mood: | hopeful | | Music: | Kasim Sulton "All Sides" |
Hi, all! Just a little update, baby's fine, you can see my bump is getting BIG!!!
A little request to all who reads this, my hubby is sick with Pneumonia, so close
to Little Soul's due date. Please say a little prayer or think a healing thought his way.
I need him well for the big event, in a couple of weeks! *Peace* and many thanks!
~melissa
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| Date: | 2007-12-12 20:35 |
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| Mood: | hopeful | | Music: | 88Nine Radio Milwaukee |
Hi y'all! How are you? Yesterday I had a 3D/4D ultrasound of Little Soul. My baby did *not* cooperate
at all, constantly moving, and facing my spine. This pic is an edited version of the clearest pic I got
(I edited it by creating the outline of the profile and blacking out everything that didn't seem essential
to the picture.) It's likely that this pic isn't anything near accurate, due to Little Soul's moving about,
but this pic will have to hold me until the grand arrival in March when I can see my baby's precious face,
"for real" :) Little Soul moves a lot, no longer tickles, but stretches, punches, and kicks. I'm still loving
all of it, and feel blessed to be having a healthy pregnancy! I hope this finds all of you happy and well.
*Peace*! ~melissa :)
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| Date: | 2007-11-25 13:28 |
| Subject: | Yet another preggie pic :) |
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| Mood: |  giddy | | Music: | Tubes "Remote Control" |
Here's a pic of me and my "baby bump" ("Little Soul") just for fun.
I'm lovin' my tummy, especially when baby moves and tickles me!
I hope you're all happy and well. *Peace*! ~melissa
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| Date: | 2007-11-03 14:13 |
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| Mood: | ecstatic |
Just checkin' in to say HI! Last month my hubby, my son and I went to Texas to visit
family, friends and loved ones. The weather there was beautiful and we got to go swimming!
I know this isn't a glamorous picture but I really love my pregnant shape and wanted to show it off :)
I'm at 21 weeks now, and Little Soul moves all the time, tickling me from the inside!
It's so cool being the vessel for Little Soul, and I'm really enjoying this pregnancy
(as I enjoyed carrying my firstborn, too!) I hope this finds you all happy and well!
****Peace***! ~melissa :)
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| Date: | 2007-08-13 18:31 |
| Subject: | Celia news, with a new CD! :) |
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| "The Bard of Armagh-A Tribute to Tommy Makem" To be released this weekend at Irish Fest Creative Symphony-FREE WEEKLY DOWNLOADS RAB and Naughty in Pink on CD Baby |
| | | | | | Please Pass it on | Aug 2007 |  Hello Melissa , How are you doing? I am writing you from Milwaukee, WI where I will be performing at Irish Fest this weekend. AND I will have a NEW Cd available at the fest. Last week I heard about the passing of my childhood hero Tommy Makem and the Muse stepped in and firmly nudged me to create "The Bard of Armagh: A Tribute to Tommy Makem". The CD will be available at Irish Fest this weekend and will soon be available on CD Baby. It features 13 tracks of songs Tommy wrote and sang and also a few originals inspired by Tommy. I will let you know when you can get it on line. A new CD in 10 days. Wow! What a ride it has been. Thanks Tommy for the Inspriation and Energy to make it possible. May you rest in peace knowing the positive impact you had/have on this world. In the mean time you can listen to sample tracks by joining the Creative Symphony of Celia Yahoo Group. For more info....Here is the link: Also...you can now listen to and order Red Alabaster & Blue AND Trestle's new CD "Naughty in Pink" ON LINE. See links below. Also Also...I have a new show that is NOT on my site yet. I will be sharing a show with Lil' Rev at Cafe Carpe in Ft. Atkinson, WI. Hope to see you there. See details below. Thanks for making it all possible. Celia | | "Naughty in Pink" and "Red Alabaster & Blue" are now on line. Please visit the links below to listen to sample tracks and place your order. | | | | |  "Celia's Music Calls Women to their Glory and Men to their Hearts" Celia With Marianne Williamson | | August Events
Sat August 18th 1:15pm
Irish Fest Milwaukee NOTE! THIS IS A CHANGE. AND THIS IS THE CORRECT TIME AND DATE! Saturday August 25th
The Luckenbooth Restaurant
Arena, WI
608-753-2046 Friday Aug 31st At Cafe Carpe In Fort Atkinson, WI Time: 8:30pm Price: $7.50 www.cafecarpe.com 18 S. Water Street/Fort Atkinson, WI /920-563-9391 | | Your support of live music/performances is crucial in keeping music alive. Thank You for attending shows and energizing the life force of independant artists. | Celia phone: 414-347-5568 Singing Red Records PO Box 277 Ashland, OR 97520 | | | | |
| Celia | PO Box 277 | Ashland | OR | 97520 | 
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| Date: | 2007-05-05 20:17 |
| Subject: | Celia News May 2007: Celebrate Spiritual Diversity |
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| Mood: |  artistic | | Music: | Celia "Red Alabaster & Blue" advance copy :) |
| | | | Help make June National Spiritual Diversity Month | | | Please pass this on to your lists | April 2007 | | Red Alabaster and Blue
Red Alabaster and Blue Temporary art work/Photo By Deone Jahnke Red Alabaster and Blue Limited Edition has been Availalbe on Tour at Live Shows Stay Tuned to the web site shopping cart for purchase and Release info. New Artwork soon to come. | |  Hello Melissa , How are you doing? I hope this message finds you well. I am so pleased to announce that on Monday April 23rd the Pentacle was officially approved by the VA as an acceptable emblem of belief for our fallen soldiers. Most of you know that my song "Symbol" was named the Anthem for the Quest by Selena Fox of Circle Sanctuary. I feel honored to support the celebration of all faiths in this way. With Gratitude, | | 
Hi everyone! I just wanted to make you aware of a project that Todd Bernston (Center Path Publishing and Witchy Films) and I are working called 1,000 Symbols. We are working hard to get as many people as possible to participate in the Celebration of Spiritual Diversity in this county. Our primary goal this year is to have the month of June designated as "National Spiritual Diversity Month." The US is one of the few industrialized nations that does not have an officially recognized national day/week/month for religious tolerance or spiritual diversity. We are trying to change that. Here's the deal. About 30 artists, writers, and musicians from all over the world have donated a piece of their work that in some way promotes spiritual diversity. All of these works can be downloaded for FREE from our website during the month of June. I will be contributing the finished studio version of "Symbol" off my June release of Red Alabaster and Blue. All that you have to do is go to our website www.1000symbols.com and sign the petition to declare the month of June "National Spiritual Diversity Month" with your name and email address. The list of supporters will be included with an application for a national declaration and sent to the White House. Once you add your name to the list of supporters, you will receive an email thanking you for your support. On June 1st, you will receive another email with a link to the download page so you can download all of the free gifts of art, music, and written word that our nation's artists have so graciously donated to this cause. You don't have to wait until June to sign up, you can do it today by going to our website: http://www.1000symbols.com We would also appreciate it if you would forward this information to your friends or anyone else who would like to support spiritual diversity. AND If you know an artist, musician, poet, writer, flim maker who's work(s) would fit into our theme. Please have them contact me at celia@1000symbols.com
In love and light, Celia Ps: On another note. I am excited to share with you that I will be the Music Director for Witchy Film's: A Hero Denied..the story of Sgt. Patrick Stewart and the Quest for Religious Freedom. You can watch the trailer here: www.herodenied.com More to come. | |  "Celia's Music Calls Women to their Glory and Men to their Hearts" Celia With Marianne Williamson | | I will get the web site updated as soon as possible.....gotta pack the car for Gypsydom! Friday May 4th 9:30pm
Celia's Sheboygan Going Away Concert, with Patchouli
The Paradigm
1022 Michigan Avenue
Sheboygan, WI
920-547-5277 Saturday May 5th 2pm
Portage County Cultural Fair
Steven's Point, WI
SPASH Sat May 12th Berkeley, CA May 19th Seattle House Concert May 26 and 27 Wheatland Traditional Arts Weekend Remus, MI | | | | Your support of live music/performances is crucial in keeping music alive. Thank You for attending shows and energizing the life force of independant artists. | Celia phone: 414-347-5568 PO Box 277 Ashland, OR 97520 |  |
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| Date: | 2007-05-04 21:20 |
| Subject: | My Wapsi Square Fanart :) |
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| Mood: | artistic | | Music: | Hubby banging on the keyboard ;) |
Monica: Beyond A Shadow... by ~onionhead1 on deviantART
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| Date: | 2007-04-16 22:41 |
| Subject: | My new music video, for lovers of cats and Jazz! |
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| Mood: | artistic |
Hi y'all! How are you? Happy Spring! I just uploaded a cute homemade video of my kittygirls
Noodle and Black Maria, and on it I feature part of a Freddie Hubbard composition "Up Jumped Spring",
performed by my favorite sax player Mark Colby, with Vince Maggio on piano. It "fell together"
perfectly, hooray for serendipity! I'm finally learning how to use Windows Movie Maker :)
Please click the link to see frisky Noodle and the lovely Black Maria!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0-jRRX-As0
"Up Jumped Spring", and up jumped Noo... "Up Jumped Spring", and up jumped Noodle! On this lovely Spring day, Noodle wanted the window open, and Black Maria joined her, which is rare as Maria usually avoids Noodle!
The music is from one of my most favorite albums, Mark Colby's "Reunion with Vince Maggio". I felt Vince's piano solo described Noodle's movements perfectly, especially the tail-wagging and the shoulder twitches. Mark's beautiful sax becomes the lovely, silky Black Maria, especially during Maria's close-up.
If you love good Jazz, look up Mark Colby on Amazon.com (you'll be glad you did!)
HAPPY SPRING!!! :) (more)
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| Date: | 2007-04-01 22:00 |
| Subject: | Misheard Lyrics for April Fool's Day :) |
| Security: | Public |
| Mood: | silly |
Hi, y'all! Hope you're enjoying the arrival of Spring and more daylight, I know *I* am!
I know I haven't written in my journal in awhile, just been busy, and busy is good!
I was thinking of some songs where the lyrics I'd *hear* weren't the ones that were written.
Some of my favorites are:
Dancing Queen: "You can dance, you can jive"
(I'd hear: "Usin' gas, usin' guys")
Maggie May: "My love you didn't need to coax"
(I'd hear: "My Love, you didn't need two Cokes")
And my favorite, as I used to think this was really "dirty":
Cisco Kid: "Eats the salted peanuts from the can"
(I'd hear: "His exalted penis from Japan") (!!!!)
I hope this gives you a giggle for April Fool's Day.
What are *your* favorite misheard lyrics? ;)
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| Date: | 2007-03-03 14:52 |
| Subject: | American Idol... NOT!!!! |
| Security: | Public |
| Mood: | silly | | Music: | Fullmetal Alchemist Complete Best |
Hi' y'all, how are you? Spring is coming soon and that makes me smile! :) :) :)
I recorded myself singing "Birdhouse In Your Soul" by They Might Be Giants... click the link,
if you dare! ;)
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=2011390660
Peace! ~melissa :)
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| Date: | 2007-02-24 18:50 |
| Subject: | Kasim Sulton and Doug Kennedy, The Abbey Pub, Chicago 1/27/07 |
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| Mood: | happy | | Music: | Kasim Sulton "Quid Pro Quo" |
Hi y'all, how are you? I'm a happy camper, counting down to when I see my son in just 14 days :) :) :)
I'd been so busy I never got around to writing a review of the Kasim Sulton concert at The Abbey Pub in Chicago, 1-27-07. The short version: I went by Greyhound to see my Soul Sis in Chicago and for once I didn't have a misadventure with Greyhound, heh! We went to her place to freshen up then headed out to the show. We got there a little late but were treated to an *awesome* concert at the very intimate Abbey Pub. Kasim sounded great, his voice pure and strong, and Doug Kennedy expertly backed him up. There were lots of Utopian favorites and some new treasures that will be on Kasim's new CD set. Our friends Metalunatic and HighVibes were there, and we got to hang out during and after the show. Also my Soul Sis met up with Doug after the show and it turns out they were pen-pals a long time ago! Small world, "One World"!!! We partied with our friends late into the evening then Soul Sis and I went to her place to crash. The next day we went to Woodfield Mall for shopping and lunch, then I had a blissfully uneventful bus ride home. Please click on the link below to see Metalunatic's video of "One World"... Peace! ~melissa :)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=PAgezkRDJjM
p.s. Post show pic of Kasim and me, by Kasim!!!!
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| Date: | 2007-02-10 12:54 |
| Subject: | Hi to Divalea and all her LJ Friends!!! |
| Security: | Public |
| Mood: | artistic | | Music: | Celia "Red Alabaster & Blue" advance copy :) |
I'm taking a break from blogging here about music and musicians (the purpose of my LJ blog) to extend a big HI Y'ALL!!!!! to ![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) divalea and her friends in LJ!!!! I've enjoyed getting to "meet" you and lots of your userpics make me smile, even laugh! I'm also extra grateful to see that Lea has such an ***AWESOME*** network of FRIENDS!!!!! Y'all ROCK!!! (here's the original image I sent Lea, I love how she made it into her LJ icon and feel very honored!) Y'all be happy and well! PEACE!!! (((((((((HUGS!!!))))))))) ~melissa :)
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| Date: | 2007-02-03 21:35 |
| Subject: | Vince: Full Circle |
| Security: | Public |
| Mood: | happy | | Music: | Ferenzik "House of Boris" |
Hi y'all, how are you? It's hard to believe, exactly one week ago this very moment I was with my Soul Sis at the Abbey Pub in Chicago, seeing Kasim Sulton with Doug Kennedy! It was an awesome show, we hooked up with some good friends and had an *amazing* time! I hope to write about it my next post, got something else on my mind today. So, my last post was about seeing Vince Welnick in not just one dream but TWO dreams, and the experience to me felt like a "message"... and since the dreams, I'd been trying to remember if I ever met him in person. I knew he was with Todd Rundgren's "Nearly Human" tour, and I saw that in Anaheim, CA, in 1990. Anyway, after the Kasim show in Chicago I talked to Doug Kennedy and it turns out he's a Utopia fan from way back and got the Utopia Times, the newsletter for Todd/Utopia fans like me. When I returned home from Chicago I decided to search for some of my old newsletters. It took hours of digging around but I found most of my issues, and even found an old "wanted" ad for a tape, from Doug. I also found several pics of my Soul Sis and stuff from my then-friend-now-hubby Chris. But the most *interesting* thing I found was a yellowed, handwritten "review" of Todd's "Nearly Human" show in Anaheim. It turns out I gave Vince a white carnation at the show, this is what I wrote:
"I brought Vince's flower, stood there and called his name. He turned and looked at me, and as I held out the flower he gestured 'for me?' with genuine surprise! I said 'Yes!' and when I returned to my seat Scott (my then-husband) said, "He looked surprised! You probably made his night!" I just glowed..."
The date of this encounter? January 20, 1990. This show was particularly notable for two non-Todd-related reasons. This was the only show my then-husband Scott attended with me, and I would find out later that I was carrying our beautiful baby boy :)
Reading my old words somehow put to rest the "why?" feeling I had been carrying around since the first dream. Seventeen years before the first dream, almost to the *day* (am off by less than a week!) I did a random act of kindness for Vince. Yes, in that limited way, I met Vince, and it was a most happy occasion. Perhaps that's why he showed up to me in my dreams, knowing that I'd tell anyone who cares. Vince, wherever you are now, feel free to "visit" me again. You're coolness. Peace, ~melissa :)
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| Date: | 2007-01-26 23:06 |
| Subject: | Thinking about Vince Welnick... |
| Security: | Public |
| Mood: | happy | | Music: | The Tubes "Now" |
Hi, all, how are you? I'm fine, more than fine, as tomorrow I go to Chicago to see Kasim Sulton with my Soul Sis Kris :)
It's been a strange couple of weeks, it all started with a dream I had Jan. 14 that felt so vivid and real and left me with a deep feeling of happiness and hope. The dream made me feel as if I'd been trusted to deliver a message, so I shared my dream on a page of the Todd Rundgren Connection devoted to Vince. This is what I wrote:
"I was sitting in a bathtub in some old house and suddenly felt a man's
presence standing nearby. I peeked around the corner and saw Vince
Welnick's ghost. I scrambled to get out of the tub, yelling "OMG WE'VE
MISSED YOU HOW *ARE* YOU?!?" and he smiled and said he was "okay". We
talked a bit, I don't know what about, then we sat in a comfortable
silence before the dream changed to a different subject.
The funny thing is, I hadn't thought about Vince or the Tubes in some
time (and I don't think much about the Grateful Dead at all) so this was
totally out of the blue. The last time I'd had a dream like this it was
about the deceased father of some kids I knew where I worked, and the
theme was the same, a message saying "I'm okay". Maybe it's just wishful
thinking or the nonsense ramblings of my subconscious, but maybe it's
something more... and maybe it can bring comfort to someone who cares...
so I offer it here. I want to believe last night's dream holds a special
message of comfort and peace, from Vince, and FOR Vince."
(For anyone reading this who doesn't know who Vince Welnick was, he was an awesome musician who
was in the Tubes and also the Grateful Dead. The pic above is from Todd Rundgren's album "2nd Wind".
Vince took his own life 6-2-06 and is sorely missed.)
I got some positive feedback on my post, and am grateful others understand why I shared my dream.
I thought about the dream the next few days while going about my business as usual. Then, a couple of
days ago I found an old videotape and watched to find a "media kit" for Todd Rundgren's album "Nearly
Human". I enjoyed this old video, and had forgotten that Vince was on it. So, I saw him on the video,
the first time I saw him since my dream. After an initial pang of sadness I was fine with seeing him on
the video, in fact, it cheered me :)
Then, last night I saw Vince in my dreams AGAIN! I was at a flea market similar to the one I visited
last July, perhaps it was the same place. I remember the bright warm summer sun, and the tents and
trailers. I happily strolled and browsed, and then suddenly Vince was walking beside me. He seemed to be in
a good mood, even exuberant! He asked me if I'd told others about my Jan. 14 dream. I said "Yes!" and he
seemed pleased. We talked for a moment before he disappeared. My first dream left me feeling peaceful
and "good" inside, and last night's dream left me feeling giddy... I've been in an inexplicably good mood
all day. I have no idea what Vince would be doing at a flea market, it was a place *I* liked to be.
The weirdest thing about all of this is, I've thought more about Vince these past 2 weeks than in my entire
lifetime! So I'm sure something's "up"... and I don't know why he'd appear to *me*, except for what a dear
friend said, that I'm good at writing and keeping contact with people. If he wanted someone to spread a message
for him he could count on me... and that's what I think is most likely going on. I've also been thinking
about the deeper meanings, too... it's been a real head trip, but thankfully a positive one.
Peace! ~melissa :)
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| Date: | 2006-12-17 11:32 |
| Subject: | Meowy Christmas pic |
| Security: | Public |
| Mood: | creative | | Music: | Roger Powell "Fossil Poets" |
Hi, y'all! Happy Holly-Daze!
Just wanted to send a greeting from our "girls"
(imagine hearing "Caterwaul of the Bells", a recording that really exists,
heard it on the Dr. Demento Show!) Peace! ~melissa
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