do not tilt a lit candle

here's the simple info graphic

inspiration and warmth

I know by the flood of e-mails in the last 24 hrs (seriously, > 10, we are so communicative!) that another one is too much just to pass on this little photo.

But I couldn't help but think of you all when I found this...

This is taken from a site that linked to the Secret Lantern Society in Vancouver. Doesn't it look like a chalice? Not for this year, but how special would it be to set some luminaria out in the memorial garden circle for an optional post-service reflection time? or a little bonfire?

Anyway, as stressed and worried and overwhelmed as we might all feel, take a breath, enjoy the energy of a lit flame, and the circle that holds us all together. We are in the crunch time, but less is more, like Andi said, it's about the feeling and expression, not so much the words and the finishing touches. It will be an amazing night!

Have a great week, She Sings!

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Notes/reminders for the nitty-gritty music finetuning rehearsal/s

I took the liberty of making this list. Everyone please add as you like - anything you're concerned about or don't want us to forget to keep in mind, etc.

Don't worry if someone has put something you don't feel is crucial or is a problem - we can weed out that stuff/help assure each other at the rehearsal/s.

Here's the doodle poll link again too in case you haven't had a chance to respond:

http://www.doodle.com/g3snpy52rdb6trm9


Music/song-finetuning To Do List

• making sure we have all the understudies set up that we need/doublechecking who and when - still need to set some of the ones for the verse solos (Imani etc)
• entrances - clear/sharp - not tentative (like when Jay helped us at Elaine's with "When we are gone")
• cutoffs!!!
• enunciation!! (see from volunteers/incidental attendees whether/where there are problems)
• couple of places where we need to stagger breathe (eliminate gasps)
• couple of places we discussed at Elaine's last time we rehearsed there re notes where everyone kind of jumps onto it abruptly (I can't remem. songs off the top of my head but I have it noted in my book)
• everyone please try to identify and work on any places where you keep getting the words wrong or where we need to cement them better
• couple of places where everyone is one or two single notes - make it clear not muddled tone
• On the song "Let the Spirit Come to You", we need to sing
  "Let the Peace....settle in you" pronouncing the word Peace carefully
  so as not to sound like "Let the pee settle in you...."
  ((::  From Paula

If you can't seem to edit this post please feel free to send your suggestions to Susan the Slightly Younger - I'll add them here for you.

And one to grow on...

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Can you tell I am really really really not wanting to grade any more?

Publicity

OK!  I just submitted a PSA to greenville news.  20 posters have been distributed!  We are on our way!

The interview in the Anderson Independent will be in teh Dec 8 Faith and Values section.