MUSIC⎟LIFE
Musical Notes Spur Memories as the Lyrics and Beats Bind Us Across Generations and Time
The limitless power of music adds a tempo and texture to my life, creating symphonies of memories I shall never forget
“Dad, you gotta hear this song!”
Sharing the latest music with Dad as a young teenager wasn't unusual. We both deeply love music. Whether hanging out at the beach, driving to an outing, or hosting a dinner party — Dad brought music into our lives for as long as I can remember.
To the contrary, Mom needed to ‘hear herself think.’ Mom was the ‘taxi driver’ who drove my sister and me anywhere we needed to go throughout our early lives. We pushed her buttons and those on her 1979 Ford Zephyr, always searching for the station that played the latest songs. It was also the battle of the volume setting: she decreased it just as soon as we raised it.
“Mom!!!!”
Trust me — it was exasperating. She no doubt thought we were too.
And yet mom hummed and sometimes belted out her favorite songs as she moved across that sunny kitchen floor cooking and baking. Spiritual music and hymns held a special place in her heart. They provided comfort and restored…
