About

I am a musician and teacher with a passion for story-telling and photography, living in a funky historic home on the side of Red Mountain in Birmingham, Alabama. I share my life with one amazing husband, two goofy dogs, and a cat who thinks she’s a dog. Having passed the fifty milestone, I find myself on a journey of self-discovery and growth, making it a goal to spread positivity in what can sometimes be a negative world.

6 thoughts on “About”

A Journey With Mom says:

August 9, 2014 at 1:41 pm

Hi — I nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Check it out here: http://putyourheartonpaper.com/2014/08/09/very-inspiring-blogger-award-nomination-paying-it-forward/

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1. denisegainey says:
  
  August 9, 2014 at 5:02 pm
  
  Thank you so much, that is really kind of you.
  
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Fellow Nole says:

May 21, 2015 at 4:02 pm

I feel like I should know you. 🙂 I, too, am a clarinet player although I played Horn in Marching Chiefs. I was a few years behind you at FSU and as I read your letter to your friend, I was reminded of my long time friends for whom I would move heaven and earth. I will pray for your friend. She has something more precious than gold in you! I will check back often – your blog is heartwarming and familiar-feeling. Have a wonderful summer!

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1. denisegainey says:
  
  May 21, 2015 at 4:05 pm
  
  Thank you so much for your very sweet message. I was Denise Williams at FSU. Mike Sullivan and I were joined at the hip all through our FSU days. :). I hope you have a wonderful summer, too. Go ‘Noles!
  
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Perpetua says:

January 9, 2019 at 11:16 pm

Music, dogs, cat, amazing husband and positivity sounds good to me. Since you mentioned story telling, I’m here.,

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1. denisegainey says:
  
  January 10, 2019 at 6:05 am
  
  I’m so glad! Thank you for following along. ❤️
  
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