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Gumption

By: Sylvie Butera Rich

Gumption

What if life were more like a movie and just at the right moment music played to enhance the mood and how you were feeling. Music affects us in dramatic ways and, without it, life would be very quiet. Singer song writers are captivating to us and mostly for their gumption to get up, create music, and sing!

Elina Wells captivated our friend last Earth Day when she sang and she shared this with us so we will share this news with you. "She was light and whimsical... a breath of fresh air. To be honest, I felt like I was on an island lying under the palm trees in the sun...probably because she was playing the Ukelele. The crowd was happy and relaxed listening to her. If I were a bird, I'd fly around to her tunes."

We chicks loved her music, so have a listen and see where you might take your gumption and fly off to...

You go Elina with your gumption!