The Paramore Effect: How Music Heals
How music keeps me going through the darkest moments in my life.
How music keeps me going through the darkest moments in my life.
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When someone you care about is having a rough time, what you say (or don't) can make a big difference.
I started off my adventures into community service by helping small, preschool age children make paper owls...
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Although I show up tired and crankier than a sleep-deprived honey badger, I leave the band room each time feeling energized and refreshed. I'll admit it: I'm a band geek.
I remember thinking it was a sick joke at first, I even remember forcing a laugh and telling her that she wasn't being in the slightest bit funny. I couldn't even make myself believe her until she repeated herself the third time, telling me to not cry.
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If you're breathing, chances are that you've got a few problems. This is my go-to list of things that may help you to get your mind off of them.