My picture used in NH Magazine article

My picture



was used in the NH Magazine article "18 Miles 18 Walks" now online.

- Scott

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Ice cream! homemade Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Chunk

My new hobby is making ice cream at home. My latest creation is homemade Cinnamon Snickerdoodle Chunk ice cream - check it out: http://scotts-scoop.blogspot.com/2009/03/homemade-ice-cream-cinnamon.html - mmmm it was good!

- Scott

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Favorite Christmas Song of the Day December 24, 2008

My favorite Christmas Song of the Day for today, December 24, 2008 is a long-time favorite: "Christmas Bells", a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, arranged and performed by John Gorka on the Windham Hill release "A Winter Solstice III"



Released in 1990, A Winter's Solstice III is a new age compilation that also happened to include this gem from John Gorka. The arrangement is for acoustic guitar, expressively played by John, and the vocal melody is just a little different in a unique in an interesting way.

Here are the lyrics

I heard the bells on Christmas day
Their old familiar carols play
And wild and sweet, the words re peat
Of peace on earth, good will to men
Peace on earth, good will to men

I thought how, as the day had come
The belfries of all Christendom
Had rolled along the un broken song
Of peace on earth, good will to men
Peace on earth, good will to men

And in despair, I bowed my head
"There is no peace on earth," I said
For hate is strong, and mocks the song
Of peace on earth, good will to men
Peace on earth, good will to men


Then pealed the bells, more loud and deep
God is not dead, nor doth he sleep
The wrong shall fail, the right pre vail
With peace on earth, good will to men
Peace on earth, good will to men

I heard the bells on Christmas day
Their old familiar carols play
Wild and sweet, the words re peat
Of peace on earth, good will to men
Peace on earth, good will to men
Peace on earth, good will to men

I always loved the poem, and I especially love this version of "Christmas Bells". I think you would enjoy it too!

Merry Christmas!


Enjoy!

- Scott
tag: christian music

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Favorite Christmas Song of the Day December 23, 2008

My favorite Christmas song of the day for December 23rd, 2008 is from the new CD "Glory in the Highest" by Shane and Shane ... and is called "O Holy Night"



For me, whenever an artist records their version of "O Holy Night" I am usually disappointed with the arrangement. I play a pretty traditional version on the piano, so I tend to like the traditional arrangements better. But this time, thanks to the interesting acoustic rock stylings of Shane and Shane, I've found a new version that I like. This version would work well in any church that plays modern worship music and is a great addition to any Christmas playlist you may have.

Also, because I like to give out links to chords, should you like to play along on guitar, check out this page. and finally, here is a link to a review, and a link to another review with samples.

Enjoy!

- Scott
tag: christian music

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Favorite Christmas Song of the Day December 21, 2008

Today my favorite Christmas song is "Carol of the Bells" performed by Los Lonely Boys from their new CD "Christmas Spirit".





The Garza brothers turn each of the Christmas songs on this release into a song of their own, fusing their own style and making each quite fun. To me, the stand-out song on the CD, though, is "Carol of the Bells" ... Think Santana meets Christmas!

Check out a review here, here and here.

Enjoy!
- Scott
tag: christian music

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