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The CD, "Dancing With Life" is filled with great emotion coming out of Don's own personal struggles and triumphs through the grieving process of losing his mother. It is both reflective and forward looking as it draws deep within the soul where words fall short. It is the unfolding of his own process from through the deep pain into the happy memories and likeness he shared with his mother.

Imagine for a moment, someone sitting down at a piano, resting their fingers on the keys and then in the next moment, they began to play. Their fingers touch the keys almost as if the heavens are releasing the sounds of another world. Each note played is important and a connection to the note that follows. All of the notes together combine to form a song, a thought, and a dance.

This is how Don's music originates. It is neither rehearsed, nor is it pre-composed. It is not recorded in multiple tracks or sessions. The music is recorded all at once, live and without any touch-up whatsoever.

The music is from another dimension, another world, and another time. Every note that comes out of a recorded piece is but part of Don's innermost thoughts, feelings, and emotions as they relate to certain aspects and events of his life.

"Another Sunrise" reminds us no matter what, we have another sunrise to look forward to.

"Gentle Breezes" reminds us that even in difficult times, gentle breezes can be soothing, calming, and refreshing.

"Where Did You Go" asks a question that often has no answer and yet the answers were obvious, just not seen.

"I'm Still Looking" helps us look for what takes us beyond those very difficult events in our life.

"Standing Firm" lets us know that even during the storms of life, we know we can make it through another day.

"A Calm In The Storm" is what we often need to be assured of during the storms in life.

"Comfort In The Midst" can be so precious as we face our daily lives, even if it is a temporary comfort.

"Lazy Afternoon" reminds us that even in our busy daily lives, a relaxing lazy afternoon is what we need.

"I'm Supposed To Smile" says that even in the rough times, a smile can help to alleviate the pains we face.

"Unknown Tears" come during rough times but the tears take us into places where the words sometimes fail to travel.

"When The Last Teardrop Falls" comforts us in grief, as we look forward to happy memories replacing the tears.

"Singing With The Birds" is a reminder that no matter how busy we get, we should stop and sing with the birds.

"A Simple Place In Life" lets us know that even during the storms of life, we know we can make it through another day.

"Dancing With Life" lets us know that to dance in life is to live life to the fullest.

"Let's Soar" shows us that living life is not only about dancing in life but soaring to the highest mountain peaks.

This CD, Dancing With Life, is dedicated to the loving memory of my mom.