by Dawn Camp | Nov 1, 2014 | contests & giveaways, music
[Contest has ended: Charlotte is the winner!} Straight No Chaser and I connected at the perfect time. Perfect for me, that is. I met the group in 2009 and have seen them every time they’ve performed in Atlanta, from Center Stage (twice) to the Cobb Energy...
by Dawn Camp | Nov 4, 2013 | 31 Days of Killer Quotes, faith, music
Maybe you noticed I didn’t hit all 31 days posts within 31 days, the month of October. Me, too. A family vacation and a blog conference (Allume) kept me out of town for 12 days in October, the most travel I’ve had in a single month in a long time....
by Dawn Camp | Oct 27, 2013 | 31 Days of Killer Quotes, faith, music
Jesus, lover of my soul, Let me to Thy bosom fly, While the nearer waters roll, While the tempest still is high; Hide me, O my Savior, hide, Till the storm of life is past; Safe into the haven guide; O receive my soul at last. Other refuge have I none; Hangs my...
by Dawn Camp | Oct 24, 2013 | 31 Days of Killer Quotes, music
I’ve apologized to my kids for the music of their generation. Today’s pop music seems to be dominated by females with big egos, loose morals, and bad attitudes. And then there’s the Avett Brothers. Let’s just say I’m a fan. My 18-year-old...
by Dawn Camp | Oct 23, 2013 | 31 Days of Killer Quotes, music
In a word, or in an image Something called me from my sleep Love and blessings Simple kindness Ours to hold but not to keep ~Paul Simon, “Love and Blessings” from So Beautiful or So What (<—Amazon affiliate link) I love this lyric from Paul...
by Dawn Camp | Oct 20, 2013 | 31 Days of Killer Quotes, faith, music
Thus far the Lord has led me on; Thus far His power prolongs my days; And every evening shall make known Some fresh memorials of His grace. Much of my time has run to waste, And I perhaps am near my home; But He forgives my follies past; He gives me strength for days...