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Marit Menzin’s award-winning collages have been seen in galleries, magazines, and publications. She has loved art since childhood, and Song for Papa Crow, her first picture book, combines her love of nature and art. Song for Papa Crow celebrates diversity, spring, birds, and caring fathers with colorful cut-paper illustrations and a moving narrative. You can purchase her book here: http://www.amazon.com/Song-Papa-Crow-Marit-Menzin/dp/0764341316/ref=la_B0093T2ZIE_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1347035927&sr=1-1

Hot on the trail of Glee ’s season finale comes season 2 of The Glee Project . In this reality show, 1,000’s of contestants vie for a chance to guest star on Glee . The finalists live and train together as they are mentored by several cast and crew members of Glee. Each week one of the contestants is eliminated from being in the running after they film a music video. This show, unlike all of the other contest programs, creates friendships. The people bond and apparently come to care for one another. They are willing to sacrifice a spot in the game to save a friend. Many of the first season kids still see each other. Two of the guys live together and two of the girl also share an apartment. It’s just amazing. Season 2 starts on June 5 th . However, on Hulu.com, you can watch the episode showing the 14 finalists chosen. Originally, there were supposed to be only 12, but there was too much talent not to choose 2 more. That’s OK. A lot of things happen in the first few min...

First of all, to any veteran who is reading this post, thank you for your services. Three of my 4 grandparents were in the service. Two of them even were overseas during WWII (one was used the teletype in Europe and the other fought in the Pacific). But anyway, this post is for you and so is this video that Jeremy Buck performed. "Soldier Song (One More Tomorrow)" is a powerful ballad about life as a warrior. He gets into the mind of this fighter as he croons his thoughts. At times, the tone of the song is often grave and bittersweet, but that is often how life in battle is.  Buck discusses the trials and the sadness he faces as he leaves for boot camp, which ultimately causes his girlfriend to dump him. Through the video, which shows scenes of fighting and special military occasions, Buck tenderly and respectfully sings about the loss, the fear, and the confusion a soldier has to face. Not only does a warrior have an external enemy to fight, but there is also ...

It seems many shows from the U.K. have been adapted for viewers in the United States. Take for example The Office and All in the Family , both of those programs originated in Britain. One of the newest series to be altered for U.S. viewers is Being Human. This show centers around three people who live together and want normal lives. They can’t. Why? One’s a ghost, one’s a vampire, and one’s a werewolf. They’re monsters, literally, and are surrounded by other monsters who love to remind them of their true identities, even when these beings try to forge the painful truth of their existence. The brilliant thing about the program’s concept is that it’s very adaptable for the audience it’s geared towards. While both shows have a werewolf, a ghost, and a vampire, they’re not the same characters. They have faced similar, and yet very unique situations. All of the characters have different quirks and personality traits. Both shows incorporate humor. However, the U.K version a...

OK, here's my 2nd part to my favorite Glee videos! I hope you enjoy them! I think this is my one of my favorite mash-up's they have done. Santana and Mercedes both do an awesome job. They're voices are strong and fit the song perfectly! Again, here's another mash-up. It's another of my favorites that they've done. I love all parts to the song - from the costumes, to the way they sing it, to the simplistic dance moves. I know not everyone likes Alex, but I think he's a great performer! He did an amazing job. I was so impressed with his performance. Who cares if someone thinks Lindsay is 'fake'? She's a star! I think her character should've been Rachel's younger sister though. I fell in love with Glee because of this song. I love Darren's rendition. OK, so that's it - until next time! I might do 1 or 2 more Glee centered posts. I don't know. You'll just have to see. 

Hey gang! Long time no see. I've been busy - applying for PhD programs, teaching, etc, etc. But, here I am and in a very Glee 0tastic mood. I thought I'd share some of my favorite performances. Enjoy! OK, I think they do a wonderful job with 'Sing'! I'm so thrilled Sue got into the action here. I can't believe she has a plaid tracksuit. I loved seeing the rift between Blaine and his brother. The way the show turned from being about a bad break up into a song  about bad family relations was handled brilliantly. I was surprised when they chose this song, but definitely not disappointed.  I have mixed feelings about this song and performance. On one hand, I loved it. They did an awesome job and I actually like this version a little better than the original. I was thrilled that the gang was back together. However, on the other hand it's about drinking. It sends a message that it's OK for under-aged people to drink and get drunk. Thoughts? ...

   Here's a little piece I wrote for a challenge. I thought I'd share. Under the amber leaves of autumn, she perched on one of the high branches of the oak. Her elongated fingers wrapped around her perch as she leaned forward. Her blue eyes peered at the foliage-covered land below her. As the fall winds whistled through the branches, it whipped her long brown locks around her petite face and pointed ears. A mischievous smile twisted the corners of her lips upwards as two humans passed by. *What trickery shall I play,* thought the fae as the couple stopped under the tree she was in. As the lovers leaned in for a kiss, she whispered to a near-by spider. A pithy laugh escaped her lips as the arachnid lowered itself and spun a web between the two. Just as they were about to lock lips, one of the humans got entangled with the web. Screaming, the web was wiped away and the lovers left unaware of the folly of the moment.