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Solo Mother

June 27th, 2008

Esperanza, single mothers. That means ‘hope’

Two sides of the same coin. Women and musicians, both. Amazing women. You need to hear them both. Please.
Meet Esperanza Spalding, unofficial angel of the 21st Century. I’ve never been so gobsmacked in all my life. She’s heaven incarnate. She’s every avenging angel who never used a sword. She’s breath. She’s air. She’s essential to […]

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December 16th, 2007

well, enough about me, single mothers…

how YOU doin’?
Let me guess. Some of you are fighting for child support of have given up on ever receiving it. You’re looking for a new set of tires, or a home, or even a board game or a toy or two for the younger children… or a car to take the kids to serious […]

By christina -- 2 comments

October 5th, 2007

Love What You Do (Divine Comedy)

When I find myself falling into a funk, you can bet it’s because I haven’t been listening to enough music. My taste is eclectic, ranging from classical to jazz to New Wave to angry loud stuff… and all those other small bits in between. Music is my mood regulator, and when you’re a single mother, […]

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March 15th, 2007

I’m looking for some answers…

Perhaps it’s the fact that spring is almost in the air. Perhaps it’s because my audience is pretty pressed for time and is hard pressed to make it over here with any regularity. Believe me, it’s hard for me to get over here, and I’m the one writing this blog!
But I really want to know […]

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March 6th, 2007

What songs helped get you through the hardest times?

I dunno, this might not appeal to everyone. I was astonished to learn that music was just not very important to my ex, when it is essential to my basic happiness and well-being.
Maybe he could learn something from me ;-)
What songs get you through the toughest times? For me it changes, but everytime I think […]

By christina -- 9 comments