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Susan Welsh
Dec 13, 20161 min read
The snow's coming down. . .
This one's for Andi. She had that crazy dream (when we were about 20 years old) that Bono and I got married. I was flattered. I mean,...
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Susan Welsh
Dec 10, 20162 min read
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
This is another one of my favorite Christmas songs. I don't really remember when I first heard it-- sometime around high school, I...
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Susan Welsh
Dec 7, 20161 min read
"Wild and sweet, the words repeat of peace on earth, good-will to men!"
I recently reconnected with my old friend Heidi from college-- a blessing to have her wit, intelligence, and artistic sentiments present...
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Susan Welsh
Dec 2, 20161 min read
I'm dreaming of a White Christmas Part 2
"White Christmas" is about as iconic a holiday song as you can find and it’s role in American history is pervasive. Irving Berlin penned...
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Susan Welsh
Nov 29, 20162 min read
These are a few of my favorite kings.
This is French Canadian singer David Thibault and, in my mind, the third king. There's Elvis, "The King of Rock and Roll", there's...
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Susan Welsh
Nov 26, 20161 min read
"I've never seen such a day, in Beverly Hills, LA. . ."
It feels appropriate to string the lights and turn on the Christmas tunes now that Thanksgiving has come and gone. Treat yourself to a...
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Susan Welsh
Nov 21, 20161 min read
Gracias a la vida.
"If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough." Meister Eckhart I'm borrowing from one of my idols...
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Susan Welsh
Nov 17, 20161 min read
Every day I write the book.
If you're looking for some creative nourishment, plus a dose of inspiration and encouragement I recommend Elizabeth Gilbert's book Big...
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Susan Welsh
Nov 14, 20161 min read
As sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines. . .
On this day in 1960, Ray Charles had the #1 slot on the Billboard Hot 100 list for his rendition of Georgia On My Mind, written by the...
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Susan Welsh
Nov 11, 20161 min read
Things ain't what they used to be. . .
Keep the faith America. Read Aaron Sorkin's letter to his daughter in Vanity Fair, stay strong and fair and kind, and remain vigilant. ...
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Susan Welsh
Nov 8, 20161 min read
Shine like it does. . . into every heart
THE song that introduced me to the amazing sound of INXS. Michael Hutchence (1960-1997), the sexy, charismatic, and gifted frontman of...
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Susan Welsh
Nov 4, 20161 min read
Screen door slams. . .
I've been a diehard Bruce fan since the 70's when my Uncle John introduced me to The River album. I always loved story, and what's great...
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Susan Welsh
Nov 1, 20161 min read
Moonage Daydream
The crispness of the East Coast fall air, first frost, leaves in their final throes of red and amber glow reminds me of fall in Malibu,...
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Susan Welsh
Oct 31, 20161 min read
BREAK ME OFF A PIECE OF THAT KIT-KAT BAR. . .
Happy Halloween. This time of year I find myself craving chocolate more than usual. And although my buying tastes in chocolate have...
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Susan Welsh
Oct 29, 20161 min read
You Spin Me Right Round. . .
Another musical icon of the 80's gone. Pete Burns, frontman for the band Dead or Alive, singing one of my favorite dance tunes ever "You...
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Susan Welsh
Oct 28, 20161 min read
Luke and Laura
Another day, another cup of mocha--specifically the cup of mocha from Rojo's. Not too sweet, not too bitter. The perfect beginning to...
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Susan Welsh
Oct 27, 20161 min read
My debut
Finally my dreams begin to take shape. Retirement from teaching. Life as a freelance writer. Time to make soup and learn to speak...
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