Category Archives: Music

Is There Life Before and After Writing?

Posted on May 8, 2019 by jjspina

This is an old post from 2016 that I wanted to share again. I still feel this way about writing and can’t live without it even for one day. How do you feel about writing? Growing up I was always … Continue reading →

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Twelve Days of Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2018 by jjspina

This post which I published in December of 2017 is apropos for today –THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS! I hope you will enjoy it again. Each time I look at this beautiful collage made by my friend, soprano extraordinaire, Charlotte … Continue reading →

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Smorgasbord Blog Magazine – Weekly Round Up – Brussel Sprouts, Fire Ants, music, books, health, humour and a full guest list

Posted on December 1, 2018 by jjspina

Please check out Sally Cronin’s Cafe and Bookstore for lovely books, music and many other informative posts. There are many wonderful books that would make perfect gifts for Christmas too! I am honored to be among the authors that Sally … Continue reading →

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Interview with Author Jane Risdon!

Posted on August 2, 2018 by jjspina

INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR JANE RISDON! Jane Risdon Please help me welcome author, Jane Risdon, to Jemsbooks.Blog Segment, Interview an Author. It’s lovely to meet you, Jane. Welcome. Hello Janice, thanks so much for letting me tell you and your readers … Continue reading →

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Smorgasbord #Film review – #Mama Mia: Here We Go Again – As cheesy as you like, but #brilliant

Posted on July 28, 2018 by jjspina

Loved, loved, loved this movie as much as the first Mama Mia! If you haven’t seen it, hurry to the theater before it is gone. You will have so much fun. Take your friends, spouse or anyone who loves Abba … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Show at Tupelo Music Hall – Nelson Remembered!

Posted on September 9, 2016 by jjspina

Recently my husband and I, along with our friends, Bob and Linda, went to a wonderfully entertaining show at Tupelo Music Hall, Londonderry, NH, USA to see Nelson Remembered based on the life and music of Ricky Nelson. For those of … Continue reading →

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