About Andrea R Huelsenbeck
Andrea R Huelsenbeck is a wife, a mother, a grandmother, and a former elementary general music teacher. A freelance writer in the 1990s, her nonfiction articles and book reviews appeared in Raising Arizona Kids, Christian Library Journal, and other publications. She is currently working on a middle grades novel and a poetry collection.
Socrates said, “To know thyself is the beginning of wisdom.” But what does that mean? I googled “know thyself” and found many interpretations. So I’ll define it the best I can, and you can refine or edit my definition as … Continue reading →
My first exposure to the kora was a video I discovered on YouTube 10 years ago: The kora originated in western Africa, dating back to the fifteenth century. It shares characteristics of the harp and lute. It has 21 strings … Continue reading →
Posted in Music
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Tagged Kora, Sona Jobarteh
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Before my husband’s body began giving out in 2020, I used to go hiking in South Mountain Park, a large natural desert park in Phoenix, quite regularly. Unfortunately, because of needing to care for Greg, I haven’t been able to … Continue reading →
Posted in Solitude
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Tagged Hiking, Nature
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