Tribute To Photographers

This was inspired by the wonderful photographs my sister shares with us. 

It honors the photographers among us - who capture beauty and preserve our memories in pictures. (3/28/20)

Madeira

After attending a music jam with cousin Eunice, she commented, "You should write a song about Madeira."  But I wondered what could possibly rhyme with "Madeira"?!  Couldn't resist the challenge;  wrote the song the next day. Written by Judy, vocals by Carol Mitchell.  (4/18/19)  (SEE VIDEO)

Unstuck

Inspired by a radio sermon I heard, by a pastor who wrote a book called "Unstuck".(1/22/19)   (SEE VIDEO)

Copacetic

 "Copacetic".  In tribute to courageous daughter Elizabeth - who endured and prevailed thru serious illness and extreme difficulties, while single-parenting her young son.  You are deserving of praise, dear one! 

Prayer Tree

When my sister showed me photos of a Prayer Tree she saw while sightseeing in N. Carolina, I was struck by the idea, and couldn't forget it...

Melody's Song

While sitting on the couch strumming guitar with my 5-year-old granddaughter, she came up with the words of this chorus.  I added more to it later--and had a song written by Mellie and me!.

Broken Hearted and Discarded

This began in a songwriting class where we were instructed to write about a famous person. Having just seen a documentary on the anniversary of the death of Princess Diana - that's what came to mind. 

Covering Me

When old habits hold us back, when we struggle with guilt and past failures, this song expresses hope and freedom through God's grace.

Don't Hang Up Your Fiddle

Written the day after Mom played in the Village Green Gospel Jamboree. 

You GO, Mom - Don't Stop.

Harriett

My first real song, describing my delightful mother!

Hey Mack,

A humorous song written during a pool tournament here in Village Green.  Video features Kat Richardson, Alvin Bartz, Joanne Champagne, and Donald Demers. Vocals by Joe Mac. 

Hurricane Rain

Watching endless coverage of Hurricane Michael during my husband's hospitalization, I was caught up in the drama and "had" to do a song. (10/10/18)  Vocals by Carol Mitchell.

I Love A Florida Christmas

Celebrating our first delightful Christmas in Florida. 

The Last Thing I Expected

A phone call from my son prompted this song - about a boy's relationship with his stepfather. 

It should be sung by his stepfather.

Oregon

 Written during a Pacific Northwest vacation.

White

A mother's grieving song after daughter Elaine's death. 

Various white objects symbolize life and death, and the daughter becoming a pure white spirit. 

Moving Day

Written by Maga and Melody -

while keeping my little granddaughters busy during the move,

I picked up Melody's uke, and we sat on the floor and made up a song about what was happening. 

You By My Side

"You By My Side",  Dedicated to Elizabeth & Jim on their wedding day. 

For all that you've already meant to each other,

and for the future God is giving you together - We celebrate!

Get What You Want

Based on wisdom from the book "Power of Positive Thinking"

Unwind

Featuring photos from our 38 day cruise in the South Pacific Ocean. 

A truly splendid getaway!  (1/16/20)  

Back Hoe Blues

Written in Alabama, while we were escaping a hurricane.  One day I noticed a man sitting on an upside-down bucket by the road. Made up a song just for fun.  Got my brother-in-law to star in the VIDEO. (9/4/19)  

Empty Glass

During Don's hospitalization for knee surgery I left his water

glass on the table the whole time - somehow a comforting

symbol of his presence. 10/16/18   (SEE VIDEO)

No I Not!

During Don's hospitalization for knee surgery I left his water

glass on the table the whole time - somehow a comforting

symbol of his presence. 10/16/18   (SEE VIDEO)

Why Can't We Get Along?

Lyrics by Alvin Bartz, Music by Judy Demers, Vocals by Kat Richards  (3/19/17)

VILLAGE GREEN STOMP

Line dance instructor Phil commented that it would be fun to have a special dance for our class.  So I wrote a song for it.

SHOW ME THE PICTURES

Written for my son and his fiance, who had asked to see pictures of him from childhood.

BEAUTIFUL GRACE

Interpretive Dance, using signing at Lake Erie, 2021.

ANY DAY ANTHEM

Our daughter who has been in prison for 11 years, asked us to

repeat the words "Any Day Now" each day, and pray for her release.

ONE CLOUD AT A TIME...

A recent dream seemed to symbolize the losses

my husband and I are experiencing in aging.

BETTER

IN MEMORY OF CYNTHIA

EVERYTHING I OWN

MY RECENT MOVE...A

UNDER THE AVOCADO TREE

DEDICATED TO LILLIAM