Category Archives: Retirement

INVISIBLE

Posted on July 28, 2021 by vivace1017

I have been ruminating on an issue that has affected me deeply in recent years. In fact, I have been working on this particular blog entry for more than two months! The advent of the Pandemic exacerbated the problem of … Continue reading →

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The Journey Begins

Posted on July 19, 2018 by vivace1017

I pulled this piece from a website I set up in 2014, as I was just beginning to explore possibilities and opportunities for photographers. (scenealongtheway.com) I had forgotten about this essay, but it fits well with my Father’s Day sermon (previous … Continue reading →

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Rocking Chairs & Letting Go

Posted on January 17, 2016 by vivace1017

When a new wave of disappointment or depression rolls onto the shore of my existence, I struggle anew with the reality of what Parkinson’s Disease has taken from me. Even with advanced degrees in music, vocal pedagogy and organ, I … Continue reading →

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Comfort

Posted on April 15, 2015 by vivace1017

I love the word, “Comfort.” I love being comfortable. And I am fascinated by the many guises it takes. It can come in the form of a first cup of coffee or hot tea, early in the quiet of the … Continue reading →

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