The motto for The Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville is “Honor Thy Music.”
I’m a country music girl. Always have been. So visiting the Hall of Fame was a big thrill for me. But what really has stayed with me is this motto. To me it’s much bigger than music. It’s about being true to myself, which isn’t always so easy to do. We live in a society that often asks us to fit in; adopt everyone else’s ideas or principles; not to rock the boat.
I believe we each have our own unique song to sing, and that we’re here now to sing it. “Honor thy Music” reminds me to sing mine.
Loud and clear.
I’ve been working diligently on my entry for this year’s mask fundraiser for the Museum of Art here in Fort Collins.
For a long time I’ve wanted to mosaic a guitar and this seemed like the perfect time to do it.
Here’s a sneak peek at my finished piece. You’ll have to attend the show in April to see the guitar and many other amazing masks.
In the meantime, I leave you with this question: Are you singing your song?
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December 12, 2012 at 7:06 am
Kim Seipp
LOVE IT Jean!!!!!!!! You will have to share pics with me I don’t see me in Ft.Collins in April….Ya’ll have done a FAB job!!!!!! 🙂
December 12, 2012 at 7:10 am
Jean McBride
Kim, you rock! Thanks for the good words. Love you 🙂
December 12, 2012 at 8:32 am
Lori Freese
Wow, that is gorgeous, Jean!!
December 12, 2012 at 8:39 am
jeanmcbride
Thanks Lori. It was a lot of fun to do.
December 12, 2012 at 9:28 am
Ann
I am a country girl too Jean…..but live on / at the beach now…love what you are doing….music is one of my passions….the guitar is fabulous.your.pics are wonderful and so inspiring… and remember…..keep smiling because life is a beautiful thing and there is so much to smile about…..love you girl…HUGS
December 12, 2012 at 9:36 am
Jean McBride
Thank you Ann. I’m so grateful for your participation in this blog.
December 12, 2012 at 2:40 pm
Laurel
Wow! That is spectacular and I’m sure even more so in person. Can’t wait to see it on display. You are an artist.
December 13, 2012 at 8:55 am
Jean McBride
Thank you Laurel. You are one of my most ardent supporters and I so value you!
December 13, 2012 at 8:35 am
Rosslyn Bernard
Your guitar is glorius, just like your music!!!!!!
December 13, 2012 at 8:54 am
Jean McBride
So sweet. Thank you Ros. High praise from such a talented artist.