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Creating the Mood You Want,

from an Elegant Trio to a Swinging Sextet


A guide to help you and your friends preview the Magnolia Jazz Band

Hi, how do you like receiving this occasional update? Please make it a conversation opener, and send me a simple "hello".

Recognize some of the people in the picture above? (Thanks to Lilia Ahner (Lilia Ahner Photography for the photo.)

We're some of the folks collaborating on the San Francisco Wedding Giveaway, and we're constantly staying up to date on Facebook or Twitter. Seems like they're here to stay, so let me offer you a valuable perspective on communicating with social media.

But first, a personal note: My mother-in-law is now living with us, and she is pretty ill. Taking care of her gives me lots of opportunities to practice organizing details, listening carefully, and planning ahead. I also learn valuable lessons of kindness, compassion, patience, humility, and gratitude for my blessings. All the good advice from the world's holy books. Qualities that make us civilized.

Recently a friend half-seriously suggested the main benefit of raising children is learning how to care for our parents as they grow older. She said taking care of someone who needs your help is an important skill we use throughout life. It's not just a technique we learn once and keep polished, but an attitude to illuminate how we treat people.

Does this make sense to you? I have no kids, and I'm not so sure this is the MAIN benefit from raising children. Still I'd say it ought to be high in the list.

See where I'm going with this? Read my blog for more of my thoughts about communicating with social media.

By the way, will you be celebrating a significant event soon? Throw a party and include us. Call us at 408-245-9120. We're easy to work with, so let our experience help your celebration. Or do you have friends planning their wedding? Please recommend us. Forward this note or email our report "Selecting Your Wedding Music".

In the meantime, please catch us at our next public event. On Saturday, October 17, we'll be entertaining at Macy's Stanford Shopping Center, in Palo Alto. Please visit MagnoliaJazz.com for details on this event and more, and I hope we'll be working together soon.

And please keep this conversation going. Tell me what you think about today's little note. I'll reply to all your opinions and comments. For now, take a moment to find me on Facebook and follow me on Twitter. Finally, if you haven't already, please visit my Facebook Page, become a fan, and you'll receive an update for each of our public appearances.


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