I love spring, don't you? Everywhere you look, nature is expressing herself dynamically and with great enthusiasm. Plants and trees are energetically producing new growth, producing delicate buds that are opining up their fragrance packets with blooms of brilliant color. Cherry blossom trees are packed thickly with their blossoms of pick and white, forming canopies of color that refresh the eye and spirit after a long gray winter. Birds chirp heartily in the early morning hours, creating a much more interesting wakeup call than a blaring clock alarm.
Earlier this week I was prepared to print out my newsletter, my editorial was ready but all of that changed yesterday when I experienced something quite special. Here in Tacoma we have a company that makes pipe organs. A friend, Greg, had invited me to come to the facility for a tour. Greg's wife, Pam, suggested that I do the tour as soon as possible as this pipe organ was going to be shipped to Notre Dame University in Indiana in a few weeks. So I called and set up a time to tour the facility.
The manufacturing plant, Paul Fruitts Organ Company, is situated within a quiet, attractive residential community. The building is quite large and handsomely designed with elegant simplicity. The entrance is through very tall double doors. Once inside – what filled my vision first was the sight of massive shiny silver organ pipes surrounded by framework of exquisitely carved wood. Then I looked up and all I could say was"Wow!"
Behind the first section I noticed was the rest of the organ. It is the most incredibly beautiful and the largest musical instrument I've ever seen. Over 30 feet high and over 20 feet wide, it totally fills the huge room it is assembled in. The masterful craftsmanship and artistry - breathtaking.
Greg took me on a tour, showing me all levels of this magnificent work of art that had taken over 16 months to create. Thousands and thousands of parts, including over 2500 individual metal organ pipes were created, piece by piece, with planning, precise measurement and patient, careful assembly. Every piece has its place, from the ebony and cow shinbone keyboard to the silvery pipes, which range from ink pen cartridge size to 16-foot high pipes of 8-inch diameter proportions. Each piece is handcrafted carefully, thoughtfully, always with the realization that precision, thoroughness and patience will create the final, expected masterpiece. There is no rush, no hurry.
As I walked through their manufacturing area it was obvious that the staff love what they do. Much of the work is tedious but they give each and every part of the production, whether it is a simple screw or a massive bellow that supplies air for the wonderful instrument their total attention. Step by step, one piece at a time, the work is done.
I was fortunate to have the opportunity to see it assembled in all of its glory. By the end of May it will be in its new home, the University of Notre Dame. Once there the staff has to do all of the testing, tuning and adjustments of the instrument in its new home, which will take close to two months. Then, and only then, will this instrument make the beautiful music it is designed to create, lifting the hearts, minds and spirits of all who hear it.
Don't we go through the same process with our lives? Each phase from youth to old age has its parts and pieces of experience. If we are a prudent and wise craftsman, we take care, choosing carefully, selectively how we want to live, think and express ourselves. We make our own music. As we grow and gain experience, knowledge, our life and work become more refined, more creative. Each and every part of life's expression has value and is part of the greater picture that is often so very hard to see. How you work with opportunity and challenges builds your character, and personality.
Keep in mind, you are a 'masterpiece in progress'. What results, quality and substance so you want to demonstrate? Your life creates its own music. You are the 'master craftsman' and your love, sincerity, dedication, joy and creativity make a difference. As a composer, know you can design your personal melody of individuality and be a living, expressive part of life's symphony. This world will be richer because of who you are and what you give.
Make Music!
Donna Seebo
Power Thought for April
"Originality consists in thinking for yourself, and not in thinking unlike other people."
Sir J. Fitzjames Stephen
(~.~) April's CHUCKLE (~.~)
"Gold is a lot like taxes – you drive hard to get to the green and then wind up in the hole."
Author Unknown
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SCHEDULE OF BROADCASTS & APPEARANCES
"The Donna Seebo Show"
'Live' – Monday through Friday, 3-4pm, PST, KLAY radio, 1180AM
Olympia/Tacoma/Seattle and surrounding areas in the Northwest.
You can call in and be 'on air' with Donna from anywhere in the country, and receive a 'free'reading by telephone.
Call in number is (253) 584-1480 or (253) 804-5765.
The theme of the program is 'personal empowerment'. Guests are featured from all over the world and share their knowledge and expertise with you the listening audience. Also during the program I share my mental skills with those of you who call into the program. Informative and fun, you are invited to join me weekdays for "The Donna Seebo Show" where we will "Light Up Your Life With A Little Bit of Insight".
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Upcoming Guests in April
April 2."The Earnst & Young Tax Guide", Frank Earnst
April 5."I Dare To Heal", Joel Vorensky
April 7."Fiction Writing Demystified", Tom Sawyer
April 9."Husbandry 101", Michael McCann
April 12."The Great Influenza", John M. Barry
April 13."What Matters Most", Jeffrey Hollender
April 14."Memory Tips For The Unforgetful", Marlene Caroselli, Ed.D.
April 15.Remote Broadcast at 'Scamps Pet Store" in B&I Public Marketplace on South Tacoma Way.3-4pm. Come on by and be a part of the show.
April 16."Getting The Job Done At Work", Barbara Callan-Bogia
April 19."Transforming Moments", Sharon Patricia Burtner
April 21."5 Patterns of Extraordinary Careers", Richard Smith
April 23."Waltz On The Wild Side", May Lenzer
April 26."Beluga Days", Nancy Lord
April 28."Doji Wisdom", Jennifer Lawler
April 30."Positive Energy", Judith Orloff
Guests on "The Donna Seebo Show" for May, 2004
"The Short & Tall of It", Donna Lancaster
"Real Estate 101 Buying, Real Estate 102, Renting", Hilda Giron Erfe
"Inner Coach, Outer Power", Keith Varnum
"Freckles, The Mystery of the Little White Dog in the Desert", Paul M. Howey
"Time's Eye", Stephen Baxter/Arthur C. Clark
"Passing For Thin", Frances Kussel
"Veronica's Garden", Margaret Cadwalaor
"Mystery Shopping", Heather Larson
"Dewey Do It", Alan Green
"Artism", Karen Simmons
Telephone Broadcasts
Rochester, New York.April 30th, Friday – Larry Ann Evans, "Street Talk", 1420AM, 8:20AM, EST.
Callers Welcome
Upcoming Appearances
April 3rd.Saturday – Boeing Parapsychology Expo – 9:30am to 6:00pm. Location: 22649 83rd Ave. S., Kent, Wa. I will be speaking at 11:00am and will be available during the day for mini-consultations at my booth. No appointment necessary. Books and CD's will be for sale from some of my featured authors on my show. A fun event for a Saturday afternoon. Tell your friends. Look forward to seeing you there.
April 26th.Monday – "Special Appearance by Invitation" @ The Comedy Underground, 222 S. Main Street, Seattle, 8:30pm to 10:15pm. For information call(206) 628-0303 or 622-9353. There is a cover charge.
May 13th.Anchorage, Alaska.The Jason & Jamie Show, KWHL radio, 8:00am. I will be available for private consultations from Wednesday,May 12th to Sunday evening, May 16th. Please contact my office to schedule appointments. (800) 872-8852.
May 20th.Thursday – Unity of Bellevue, Men & Women of Unity, 11:30am, luncheon presentation.
May 26th.Wednesday evening, Tacoma Community College – Special Class."Living Your Dream" Location: 6501 S. 19th Street (Building/room to be announced), Cost: $45.00 (Workbook included).
For reservations call Kim Wilson @ (253) 566-6031 – MC/Visa accepted.
Dreams are such a special part of life and all too often we don't believe we can attain them. Join me to learn insightful perspectives and strategies for reaching those seemingly impossible goals. "If you can dream it, you have the capability to achieve it," so said Dale Carnegie many years ago. His words still ring true today. Tell your friends – we look forward to seeing you there.
June 16th.Puyallup Public Library "Mingling of Minds", 7:00pm. For additional information call Kathleen Hystad @ (253) 845-5639.
GOLDEN NUGGETS
True Stories About Real People
Easter Tradition
Easter is a wonderful time for loved ones and friends to get together. Here is a story about Susan M. Daubney of Grand Island, New York that I thought you would enjoy.
Susan has always enjoyed Easter. The entire family works together dying hard-boiled eggs, decorating them with everyone's name and various cutouts.
Easter day after a wonderful family dinner with aunts, uncles and cousins, the egg-tapping contest begins. The rules are easy for the young ones and everyone else. You gently tap your egg against the egg of the person next to you. You hold your breath, hoping yours doesn't crack. If it does, your partner moves on until the last one with an uncracked egg, shouts, "I win!"
The family has carried on this game for generations. Grandma Pauline tells the story about the egg cracking done when she was a little girl in Italy every Easter. There are always new additions in the family at Easter and no one minds hearing the story repeated.
Today her 85 year old great-grandmother still taps eggs with the children and they all feel so fortunate to have such a wonderful tradition that their family continues to enjoy. After all, the best thing about Easter is the opportunity to enjoy the love and warmth of family and friends
HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!
EASTER DAY
Easter Day is dawning All Heaven sings its praise.
On mountaintops, in valleys, The sun beams forth its rays.
The flowers are awaking, And birdsong fills the air;
All hearts are lifted upward,Rejoicing's everywhere.
Tara Lovelace
SPECIAL COMMENTS
Special Comments
Something special is happening."The Donna Seebo Show" will be archived on www.delphiinternational.com starting in April . Now you and your friends will be able to listen to the broadcasts at your leisure, hearing my interviews and commentaries, as well as callers into the show. This is a goal we have worked towards for the past two years and now it is becoming a reality. Tell your friends and let us know what you think of the program. A Survey will be upcoming to hear your thoughts about the show.
Your submissions of stories, jokes are always welcome. As are your comments and suggestions.
For those of you who are authors and would be interested in being on my program, please send a copy of your book/cd/publication, along with your press kit to the address noted below. All materials are reviewed for content and if accepted, you will be called to schedule a date for an interview.
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You are always welcome to share this newsletter with anyone and if you have anyone who would like to be added to the subscriber list, just send his or her name and email address to donna@delphiinternational.com. Past newsletters are archived on my website www.delphiinternational.com and you are welcome to review them at any time.
For scheduling of private appointments – (by telephone or in-person), information on gift certificates, speaking engagements, private parties, etc., please contact my office at the telephone number listed at the bottom of this newsletter.
Something new has been added - a new site is up and running for my children's book, "God's Kiss'. Go to seeboclassics.com and you'll see all of the information. In preparation for the holidays you can order the book and audiocassette now and have it autographed and personalized in plenty of time.
Your stories and jokes are much appreciated. Thank you for sending them and if you have any comments or any ideas for guests for my radio show or ideas for this newsletter please let me know.
Have a magnificent day and remember:
"You Are The Master Of Your Fate, The Captain Of Your Soul".
Donna Seebo, International Mental Practitioner/Psychic, Counselor, Speaker, Award
Winning Author, Speaker, Radio/Television Personality & Minister
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