A Life in the Day

Since I've switched to reading eBooks, I've found myself reading more and faster. I'm rather impressed by the amount of reading I was able to get in this year considering how busy 2010 has been. I've read 70 books in 2010. Of course, this number doesn't include the full manuscripts I read this year or the books I've forgotten to add to my goodreads.com bookshelves. :D Tigers and Devils by Sean Kennedy An Improper Holiday by K.A. Mitchell Falling by M.L. Rhodes Fur and Fang by Sean Michael Lord of the Shadows (Cirque Du Freak, #11) by Darren Shan Replacement Guitarist by Lori Toland Sons of Destiny (The Saga of Darren Shan, #12) by Darren Shan Joy Ride by J.M. Snyder Caffeine for a Marine by Kiernan Kelly Sons of Destiny (Cirque Du Freak, #12) by Darren Shan Aidan and Ethan (Seeking Redemption, #1) by Cameron Dane Lift Me Up by Rayne Auster Saying I Do (Quinn Security, #3) by Cameron Dane No Fear in Love by Jamie Craig The One That Got Away - Second Edition by R...

Christmas Music Traditions When I think back on my childhood, the memories are coupled with music. In fact, most of the time, I can remember "eras" in my life when a song plays on the radio or someone sends me a song to hear. I was born and raised in Ponce, Puerto Rico where music is as much a part of your life as coffee with buttered bread. Music is such an integral part of life on the island that it's odd to drive through any neighborhood and not hear music. Women sing while sweeping the sidewalks. Men whistle and sing as they push their carts to the market. Children sing songs as they play games on the playground. Grandparents sing while rocking on the porch or just pull out their guitars and start playing. Music is part of every festive event and a HUGE part of the Christmas celebration. In Puerto Rico, the holidays start the day after Accion de Gracias , Thanksgiving Day and end on Dia de Reyes , Three Kings' Day (or Epiphany). We celebrate with food, family ...