It’s way past Labor Day...where did the summer go?  I hope your summer was restful.  Now back to work with the usually busy fall and then “the holidays” begin.  Hard to believe that Christmas is only three months away!!  Welcome to new subscribers!

Peace and love,

Ann Marie

 

Contents:

a.  Ah, September Is here

b.  Speaking of Grandparents’ Day

c.  New Directions for Heartsong

d.  Launching of New Site: www.plan-to-attend.biz!

 

a.  Ah....September Is Here!

Some information on September.  September is traditionally the start of the school year in many places.  It is also the ninth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of four Gregorian months with 30 days.  In Latin, septem means "seven". The origin of the name may also be attributed to Vedic culture (India historic period from 1500-500 BCE). In sanskrit, Sapta refers to "seven" and Ambar means "sky". "Sapt-Ambar" referred to the seventh sky or month in the Vedic culture. September was also the seventh month of the Roman calendar until 153 BC.

 

A Few September Highlights

·         In Japan, Respect for the Aged Day is a national holiday celebrated on the third Monday of September.

·         September 20, 1973, was the day Billie Jean King defeated Bobby "No broad can beat me" Riggs in battle of the sexes tennis match

·         Autumnal Equinox Day is also a national holiday in some places. What is an equinox? In astronomy, it is the moment when the Sun is located right over the equator. The event occurs twice a year, around March 20 and September 23.

·         September 10 is Grandparents' Day, which takes place on the 1st Sunday after Labor Day in the United States.

 

b. Speaking of Grandparents’ Day!

·         Our second grandchild was born Easter Sunday, April 23, 2006, in San Francisco. Charles Tim Orbaugh.  Here he is being held by his big brother, Jack.

·         In honor of these two wonderful grandsons, I have written many new lullabies:  Sweet, Sweet Charlie Lullaby; Beautiful Baby Jack; Rockabye, My Son; Alexi’s First Lullaby; Brian’s Lullaby; etc..

·         To hear excerpts of my current lullabies, please check out the following:

                        www.annmariekurrasch.com/refreshing_rain/

 

 

c.  New Directions for Heartsong

·         For the past year and a half I have been composing and recording music for the specialized audience of seniors.  With an extensive catalog of songs from every style and era and my composing skills and recording expertise, I provide creative ideas and downloadable MP3s for Senior Center Activity Directors and Senior Communities.

I offer you this free sample of I Love You Truly which is one of the songs put into MP3 format recently for this online site Activity Connection

·         Now I am also entering the specialized audience of babies and young children, providing songs in sing-along format for early childhood centers and schools.

For an excerpt of an 8-song medley of children's songs recently created for the Marin County Day Care, please click:  8-song medley.

·         If you have any loved ones at either end of the age spectrum (or the middle as well!), I would love to prepare a CD of sing-along songs for you.  Just send me an email and request it:  annmarie

·         My CD, Refreshing Rain, has been useful in calming Alzheimer patients as well as soothing babies to sleep.  So visit my website for excerpts:

            www.annmariekurrasch.com/refreshing_rain/  --  “It soothes the soul.”

           

d. Launching of new website:  www.plan-to-attend.biz

·         Our son, Peter, who is the editor of my website, has just launched his new site: www.plan-to-attend.biz. As he states on his site:

            “Use plan-to-attend.biz when you want to plan parties or other events, send invitations, and track RSVPs             online! This web service is ideal for any event: from a hot date or TV night with some friends to weddings,             special occasions, family reunions, discussion groups, committees, corporate outings, and whatever else you             can think of!”

·         When you have an event to plan,  please visit his site.  Tell him I sent you for extra-great service!

 

 

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