February 2016 Valentines and More

Valentine's Day is not just for lovers!

Without getting into the history or origins of Valentine's day, what we know of the holiday today includes expressing our love or friendship by giving retailers lots of cash for sweets (ummm chocolate), greeting cards, flowers (dozens of roses), jewelry, and red/pink/white items of all various sorts.  I will have to admit, I both indulge in some of these items and am a retailer who offers some Valentine's products and services.

However, when I sing nostalgic love songs, it brings back the emotions attached to various relationships for listeners (and myself).  Let's remember the joy we felt when receiving the smallest, scrapiest thin paper, generic valentine from our best friend or secret admirer - The most meaningful joys. 

How about these warm fuzzies:

• Our best simple day/evening with someone we love
• Mom coming to school to share home-baked goodies
• Dad taking us out on special individual dates
• A grandparent's soft-old hands "telling stories" into yours
• Hugging your child
• Songs that brings tears to your eyes
• Laughter among friends
• Holding your puppy or kitty
• Cozy slippers & warm blankets
• "Living" in a good book

That covers quite a few areas of love (including self-love).  I wrote a song about the subject, "Of Love", Valentine's Days ago (published on "Love Trilogy in 3/4 Time" EP - Listen to an except and view lyrics from on this page: http://pcsnydercreativeoffices.com/releases-2/love-trilogy2, or scroll down the list on my audio player and click to listen to "Of Love" all the way through here: http://pcsnydercreativeoffices.com/pc-snyder-music).

This Valentine's Day and year-round, I Wish You Love (also the name of a song - I can't help myself)!   Life is short.  Enjoy every moment!

Read on for activity updates.

Paula

Paula C Snyder
Soulfully Nostalgic Music (with a Modern Flair)

Downtown Cary Farmer's Market opens for Saturdays with music in April 2016.  I will post my schedule there in the next newsletter.  Feel free to view my website calendar for a list of my activities any time.  (Note: Many of my performances are not open to the public because they are with private industries and individuals.)

PCSnyderMusic.com

Pick up a copy of "Meet Cookie (the dog)" for your favorite kid, dog lover, or kid at heart.  This illustrated song (picture book with audio CD - book narration & song by Grandma Paula and illustrations by Mac McCord) is still available at public performances, on the website, and on Amazon (without the CD). 

Also find Meet Cookie (the dog) at Page 158 Books, 158 S White Street, Wake Forest, NC 27587.

       Visit Cookie and "Like" her on Facebook.  She also has a Twitter Handle, and Pinterest Board!  Grandma Paula is on Pinterest too.  Come follow us!

GrandmaPaula.com

Amber & Paula
Daughter & Mother Duet

Daughter & Mother:     Amber and I are working on some upcoming private occasions.  We have no public performances scheduled in the immediate future, but we will keep you informed when we plan our annual "Holiday Extravaganza".  

Custom/Original Music & Poetry

It has been an amazing season of Verses to Go.  I have had some wonderful opportunities to share the love (LIVE! - in person) at birthdays, retirements, and just because. 

I would enjoy writing a custom verse for your occasion (even if I cannot deliver it in person).  See my 2015 blog post about Singing Telegrams & Verses to Go. 

Visit VersesToGo.com. 
 

            Guitar Pick Earrings

Find these heart-shaped D'Andrea designs and other Pick Pretties earrings at PickPretties.com.

If you don't see something you like at PickPretties.com, let me send you some photos of new designs or I can design a custom pair.  Ask for your favorite colors!  Most of my Pick Pretties merchandise is one of a kind.  I continue to add new designs to the website.

 PickPretties.com

Creative Talented People
Be Creative!  Buy Creative! & Meetup!

CreativeTalentedPeople.com is an extension for connecting, collaborating, sharing/exchanging, and assisting other community arts programs. 

Love & Live Creatively!

If you have a creative product, service, or organization to showcase (of interest to the general public or the creative community) please connect! 

We are the Triangle chapter of Creative Talented People on Meetup.com. 

Local creatives across disciplines gather here to socialize and explore creative activities.  We have creatives in various walks of life and in various stages from novice to professionals.  Occasional formal and informal meetings are hosted by various members in lieu of a fixed meeting schedule.  With such diverse creative interests and lifestyles, there are small interest groups forming which include Meetups to spontaneously express through musical tools, Meetups to craft together while being social, Meetups to utilze recycled materials, and Meetups to learn about being in creative business.  Watch our calendar for updates. 

We have over 100 like-minded members.  You can always connect with other members at your convenience, even if a formal gathering is not on the calendar.  Join us!