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January 2012 NOTES AND NEWS

Distant Thunder Update
Margaret is back in the recording studio this month with rock legend Blondie’s producers Barb Morrison and Charlie Nieland. Margaret is putting the finishing touches to her sophomore singer-songwriter album,
“Distant Thunder”, which is scheduled to be released later this spring. We will be sure to update you on information regarding the release as well as the tour to follow in the upcoming monthly newsletters.

Call for Board Members
Azalea Blossom, Incorporated, the not for profit 501c3 organization that Margaret founded for the prevention, education and awareness of domestic violence and child abuse, is in search for new, dedicated board members to help move the organization in a forward direction in 2012. Azalea Blossom is responsible for SAFE through the Arts, the program that uses the creative and performing arts to educate youth on the prevention of violence and abuse. For more information on this excellent service opportunity, please contact Margaret at contact@azaleablossom.com

Margaret’s music on Women of Substance radio
Margaret’s instrumental compositions “Full Circle” and “On the Threshold of Change” can be heard on
Women of Substance’s instrumental show on Saturdays from 8 to 9 am PST (11-12 noon EST). This all
new line-up will be playing from now through March. Please listen at www.womenofsubstanceradio.com

Inspirational Place of the Month
In honor of her birthday this month, he inspirational person for January is Margaret’s cousin, Carrie Bernstein Lewis. www.gamusic.com/inspirations/inspire.html

Inspirational Person of the month
Albany, New York is the inspirational place of the month of January. www.gamusic.com/inspirations/inspire.html

Acknowledgements

Congratulations
To John and Kate Meredith on the recent birth of their child.
To Chef Daniel Smith for the three year birthday of his award-winning restaurant, Jake Moon.

In Need of Prayer
To the family and friends of Nacream Moore, Margaret’s former student, who recently was shot to death by an Albany policeman.
To Serena and Toucuil Kellie on the recent loss of their Mother, Angela Kellie.
To the Dudley Family on the recent loss of their beloved Barbara Dudley.
To the Carey Family on the recent loss of WP Carey.
To Rebecca Cross and Randy Coleman on the recent loss of their daughter, Emma.
To Leslie Carrington and Larry Baer on the recent loss of their mother.
To Mary M on her speedy recovery from cancer.
To Nancy G on her continued healing and wellness.

Birthdays
Pamela P, Trissie B, Mehera K, Nancy E, Bekka F, Doug D, Michelle S, Heather G, Denise S, Carrie L, Marvin S, Greg C, David G, Patty E, Juniper L, Ira G, Amber M, Eric T, Maeve F, Marilyn B, Ian A, Lori C, Glen M, Molly I, Merwan I, Luka R, Aaron H, April H, Helena H, Ann A, Pat B, Bill K, Deb M, Maggie M, Anne G, Kerry M, Bill K, Ken S, Chaz H, Jelal C, Laurence M

Quote of the Month
“We could all learn a lot from crayons: Some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, some have weird names and all are different colors...but they all have to learn to live in the same box."-Andy Rooney