Today Is ---- I've really stepped in it now- Day

Today Is ---- I've really stepped in it now- Day

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It takes 3 things for a day to be called this
1. A very early morning
2. A blustery morning (-5 below kind of blustery)
3. A bare foot

I should have said it takes 4 things but I didn't want to disparage my poor puppy. (I wouldn't want to go outside in this weather either.)
The snow is over her head in many parts of the back yard. We have shoveled her a path but it is still very cold.

Needless to say, when an early morning combines with a guilty puppy, and a bleary-eyed woman in need of coffee climbing over a puppy gate... What else should ya expect.

No one should have to scrape that off your foot first thing in the morning. The rest of the day is matching the mood that was set, but what else is a latte for but to turn those days around.

***Currently sipping on an overpriced Latte. Leah signs off....

Random Poetry

I believe in sleeping in - I believe in giving 100% when you only have 80 - I believe in love, arguing, and jamming out by yourself in the car - I believe in kisses on the forehead - I believe in long kisses, smiling till your cheeks hurt, and laughing until you cry - I believe in being silly and crazy with your friends - I believe in taking chances and making mistakes - I believe in having someone tell you that you're beautiful - I believe in swinging on swings and running in the rain - I believe in miracles and random acts of kindness - I believe in saying hello to anyone and everyone - I believe in second chances and I believe that everyone deserves one

~Author unknown~

Reasons I love Music - Part 1

Part 1

Rhythm-
A syncopation, the timing, the swell and pull of a beat.

No matter fast or slow.The drama of percussion- it makes me move!

Melody-

The hook- that turn a song takes from being an okay song to the moment your heart gets tugged, briefly, and you have to listen closer.

It won you over!!

Harmony-

Unexpected, complicated

A dance between 2 or more instruments. The notes that glide together, then cross over, and when the moment is right, they soar.

I love the harmonies that speak their own language. Unison that values being unique.

The ultimate Ying & Yang.

Flowing together, a blend of ingredients to make something beautiful.

by:

Leah Banicki

www.leahbanicki.com

What a week

Oasis at GCC (Granger Community church)

Last night was so much fun!
I sang with the Oasis band, Stephanie McConnell, and Dustin Cornelius. (I hope I didn't butcher the spelling!)
The middle school kids, as always, had tons of energy. Johny spoke a message on leaving a "Legacy". It was inspiring!! Johny is a great story teller!
It is such a strange thing to me for the kids to thank me for singing for them. They bring me so much as an audience I feel I need to thank them.
I see God in their worshipping faces. It really is awesome!
The Oasis band, Mike, Scotty and Jeff. You guys love these kids every week. You put in the time and effort to bring these kids a great experience all year. God Bless you all!
Steph and Dustin, thanks for joining us last night. Thanks for sharing your talents!! I hope to do it again with you!

Sincerely,
Leah Banicki

Spring

Beautiful day! Blue, blue sky. The pine tree outside my window swaying to a lovely rhythm. Fresh air in my home. It is a crisp and delightful breeze.
Little violets popping up to say hello. My daughter on the swing.
God is good!

I think I'll write a song today.

Something relaxed and groovy!