Category Archives: Music

A Virtual Appetizer for “Rooted in Intuition”

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Carol Wiebe

My former post anticipated the show, Rooted in Intuition, by Diane Kramer. These photographs, taken by Michael Schaefer, illustrate the fact that the show is taking place RIGHT NOW at The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford ~ Jan. 21 through Feb. 25, … Continue reading →

Posted in Artists, Inspiration, Music | Tagged artworks, Diane Kramer, Grandma Barica, Michael Schaefer, Rooted in Intuition | 4 Comments

A Time For Gratitude

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Carol Wiebe

I just read Tammy’s Never-a-Bah Humbug post, Jeane’s Thank You, Blue Sky Dreaming’s determination and gratitude during Winter Solstice, Bridgette’s encouragement to eat lots of cookies, Leah’s suggestion to make like a butterfly and let your life metamorphose, caught a … Continue reading →

Posted in Artists, Carol's Art, Handmade Books and Journals, Music, Videos | Tagged barb Pearson, Blue Sky Dreaming, Bridgette Guerzon Mills, Christmas, Coldplay, Courtney Putnam, Dale Devereux Copeland, Dan Wiebe, Diane Kramer, Elena Ray, favorite, gift, Gloria Hansen, In the Sun, Jane LaFazio, Jeane Myers, Jude Hill, Judy Coates Perez, Julianne Fuchs-Musgrave, Katherine Treffinger, Katherine Tyrrell, Kathyanne WHite, Katie Kendrick, Kelli Nina Perkins, Leah Piken Kolidas, Leslie Avon Miller, Mary Ann Wakeley, Michael Stipe, Rima Staines, Sharon Barfoot, Susan Cornelis, Tammy Vitale, The Sketch Book Challenge | 10 Comments

Sacred Expressive Arts

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Carol Wiebe

Deborah Koff-Chapin is an artist whose work always moves me, on a profound level. I would so enjoy seeing her work “up close and personal.” Even better would be an opportunity to watch her paint an Interpretive Drawing Session. Deborah … Continue reading →

Posted in Artists, Authors, Inspiration, Music, Spiritual | Tagged Cat Saunders, Debra Koff-Chapin, deepening, engage more deeply, Esalen, guide, holistic, human condition, pain, path, personal development, profound, redeem your pain, sacred, social development, suffering, Touch Drawing | 2 Comments

What a Privilege!

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Carol Wiebe

I am speaking at the next meeting of the Oakville Stitchery Guild, on Monday, April 26. My topic is Cracked Paper Quilts. What a privilege, both because I do not consider myself a bona fide stitcher (I really only have … Continue reading →

Posted in Authors, Carol's Art, Music, Videos | Tagged Come Out to Play, Courage, Cracked Paper Quilts, elder vibrancy, elders, Fridays at the creek, Hell's Grannies, imagination, irrepressible, Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre, Justin Hines, Oakville Stitchery Guild, Sybil Rampen | 1 Comment

Forget Your Perfect Offering

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Carol Wiebe

This song tears down any defenses that may be temporarily erected in my life, every time I hear it. Cohen has just nailed it on this one. I put the song here so that I can go to my blog, … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Music, Videos | Tagged Anthem, blessing, boon, floodgates, Hallelujah, imperfections, K.D. Lang, Leonard Cohen, openness, suggestible, That's how the light gets in, There is a crack in everything, vulnerability | 9 Comments

We All Are Part of the Human Thing

Posted on September 5, 2009 by Carol Wiebe

The Be Good Tanyas are a trio consisting of Sam (Samantha) Parton, Frazey Ford, and Trish Klein, who got their name from a song by music pioneer Obo Martin (“Be Good Tanya”) and now have three albums to their credit. … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Videos | Tagged Acoustic Cafe, American folk, CBC Radio, David Grierson, deep country music, Frazey Ford, gospel music, Human Thing, Nettwerk Music, old-tyme jazz, Rob Reinheart, Sam Parton, The Be Good Tanyas, Trish Klein | 2 Comments

And That’s the Truth!

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Carol Wiebe

Lily Tomlin is one of my all time favorite comedians. She’s brilliant. When asked what makes her sweat, she answered: Public humiliation. But it’s also the only thing that makes me exercise. As I was enjoying Edith Ann’s Sandwich (not … Continue reading →

Posted in Carol's Art, Humour, Inspiration, Music, Videos | Tagged Artist Trading Cards, ATC, Being single-o, Edith Ann, Elizabeth Taylor, Happy birthday, Katie Pasquini-Masopust, Lily Tomlin, Michael Jackson, mixed media art, sandwiches | 4 Comments

Are You Listening?

Posted on July 3, 2009 by Carol Wiebe

This song was just what I needed to hear this morning. Such a serendipitous message begged to be shared: The group hails from Vancouver, British Columbia (Oh, Canada!), and is called August. Linda Kidder, Rae Armour, Beverley Elliott, and Meg … Continue reading →

Posted in Artists, Music | Tagged Are You Listening?, August, Beverley Elliott, Linda Kidder, meaningful lyrics, Meg Tennant, mellifluous harmonies, Rae Armour | 2 Comments

Fire and Passion

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Carol Wiebe

Whether we paint, draw, or dance, we are all artists and have much to teach each other. Maria Benitez is a legendary dancer, choreographer and director. She is internationally recognized as a leader in Spanish dance and flamenco, and has … Continue reading →

Posted in Artists, Books/DVDs, Inspiration, Music, Videos | Tagged Artisode, choreographer, Fire and Passion, flamenco, legendary dancer, Maria Benitez, Spanish dance, surprise | Leave a comment

Honesty is the Most Beautiful Thing

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Carol Wiebe

A recent post included a reference to Rose Bean Simpson, daughter of Roxanne Swentzell. Rose is an amazing artist in her own right: a poet, singer, sculptor, and painter.

Oh, and she is an excellent skateboarder, a fact I gleaned from observing the ease with which she handled herself on this miniscule vehicle. I’m sure this brilliant young woman embodies many other talents that those who know her, personally, could expound upon, at length. If you, dear reader, happen to be one of them, please inform me! Continue reading →