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• Gratitude vs. Appreciation

  November 25, 2009

  • This year, someone brought to my attention the difference between gratitude and appreciation. I had to really ponder the difference and I came to the conclusion that their contention that it is better to appreciate something than be grateful for it makes good sense. I'll begin with the definition of the two words.GRATITUDE: the quality or feeling of being grateful or thankful: He expressed his ...
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• Hardcover books available now

  October 14, 2009

  • After considerable time and work, I've managed to convert six of my books from soft to hardcover all available at http://stores.lulu.com/divajc  The reason for this is that I'm offering these books to schools and libraries and they prefer hardcover books for long-lasting reasons.So, here's a page I built with the new covers: http://www.fyicomminc.com/books.htmlIf you know a school or library ...
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• REINVENTING YOUR ARTISTRY?

  October 8, 2009

  • The question I have is what techniques do you use for REINVENTING YOUR ARTISTRY?I have been challenged in each new decade with reinventing myself.In my twenties, when I began performing for a fee, I utilized my youth and vitality and fulfilled my need to absorb the purpose of musical studies – self-expression.In my thirties, I concentrated more on building a repertoire of pieces I could sing ...
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• REINVENTING YOUR ARTISTRY

  August 15, 2009

  • The question I have is what techniques do you use for REINVENTING YOUR ARTISTRY? I have been challenged in each new decade with reinventing myself. In my twenties, when I began performing for a fee, I utilized my youth and vitality and fulfilled my need to absorb the purpose of musical studies - self-expression. In my thirties, I concentrated more on building a repertoire of pieces I could sing ...
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• Women in Jazz Ensemble performs in March 2009

  March 14, 2009

  • WOMEN IN JAZZ SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. celebrated Women's History Month with a performance by the Women in Jazz Ensemble at the African American Research Library in Fort Lauderdale, FL. See photos at Diva JC's photo gallery
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