West Orange High School’s Choral Director, Jeffery Redding, selected out of 2,800 nominees nationwide as winner of this year’s Grammy Music Educator’s Award, has a message for singers: “Don’t sing to impress; sing to… Read…
Music & Poetry
If Ever I’d Thought. . .
If ever I’d thought that deluge would roar; That blistering blizzard of sleet. . . If ever I’d thought those winds would blow; Those ravaging waves complete! Could I ever have thought I’d…
Forever and a Day
So, my 16th anniversary was coming up with Janet. And Janet looked at me, very lightly, and asked me if she was “chicken liver”. I asked her what she was talking about and she said…
Brown Eyes Softly
Since I began my professional career (in 1981), I’ve written a poem for Christmas. Because I’ve had associates who have now become friends and family with me over the years, I continued until 2007 the…
Goodnight, Susan
Susan Bean had been an associate of ours for a very long time. She was in customer service and was a tremendous spirit. As we laid off so many people, Susan continued to stay on…
I Dreamt of a Village
Each year, I compose a poem for our annual holiday party, this year I’d like to share my poem with you. Happy holidays to all. I once found a river swift and sublimeWith powerful waters,…