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Spring Day and Grassy Grass Grass posted on May 2, 2009

I just came in from yard work outside on a spring day, it is glorious. My hands smell like fresh dirt and cut grass.

Pulling weeds and trimming grass from the edges of the flower bed, I could not help but think to myself with a smile, Grassy grass grass….tree tree tree..! Perhaps you have heard Elizabeth Mitchell’s version of the Woody Guthrie song, Grassy grass grass, on CGR? If you have then you know it is, charming. I think her music is just charming and I hope you will listen for it here on CGR.

This particular little song was selected for the programming line-up because I like the way the beauty of the natural world could be tied so simply to a song that even the youngest listeners among us can appreciate. It is an easy way for parents to chant little things which involve the children in rhythm and vocabulary and invites them to see the beauty of creation with the sound of their voice and breath, as well as their eyes. Then when you hear it on CGR, you will be able to sing it, together!

If you have a spring day, smile and say, grassy grass grass…! Don’t be afraid to make up your own words to play with - blue blue flower, red red rose, brown little bird, and heaven knows!
blessings, Pastor Robin

http://www.youaremyflower.org is Elizabeth Mitchell’s website. It is charming, too.

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Thanks for reminding us to appreciate nature! Many of the trees in my neighborhood are blossoming right now and for such a short time…I’m doing my best to enjoy them while they are here.