Five Songs for Waking Up Fresh

I am a bit tired today, because my family just started a new schedule that involves all of us waking up earlier in the morning. I am definitely not a morning person and would sleep until the sun woke me up if I had my preference, so I can use a little musical assistance to…

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Thoughts on Glen Campbell’s Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Just a few days ago, we heard the news that Glen Campbell, the country singer known for such hits as “Rhinestone Cowboy” and “Wichita Lineman,” has been diagnosed with probably Alzheimer’s Disease at the age of 75. According to this article, he has gone public with his diagnosis because he plans to give a farewell…

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"The Music Never Stopped" – This Music Therapist’s Perspective

Yesterday, I saw the new film “The Music Never Stopped” here in Kansas City. This film is based on a case study described by the neurologist Oliver Sacks, concerning a man named Gabriel who has significant memory impairments from a brain tumor. After the tumor is removed, Gabriel is left barely interacting with the world…

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