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Miss Leslie Teams Up Once Again with the Houston Grand Opera
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Posted Mar 10, 2020 at Miss Leslie
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Condolences
I would like to send out my heartfelt condolences to the Byler and Ackerman families. I was honored to get to play the song, "Cowboy Take Me Away", as Bailee went down the aisle on Saturday, November 3, 2018 in... Continue reading
Posted Nov 5, 2018 at Miss Leslie
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Miss Leslie wins CMA of Texas award
Posted Nov 5, 2018 at Miss Leslie
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Be Excellent Not Perfect
I used to have someone that would criticize me every time I did a song for the first time. The solo was messed up. I didn’t know the words. I didn’t sing it well. Blah. Blah. The first time you... Continue reading
Posted Sep 28, 2018 at Miss Leslie
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I have several friends on Facebook and IRL that...
Posted Apr 23, 2018 at Just Something I Wrote
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Steps
Posted Apr 9, 2018 at Just Something I Wrote
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January 31st
Posted Jan 31, 2018 at Just Something I Wrote
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Pick Your Battles
Posted Jan 18, 2018 at Just Something I Wrote
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And I'm Free
So I'm continuing my recent trend of watching documentaries about rock bands.... Last night I watched the documentary about the band Chicago. Regardless of whether you like their music, it is a fascinating tale of uber-talented musicians creating their own music, rising to fame, and fighting to continue to create... Continue reading
Posted Jan 17, 2018 at Just Something I Wrote
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Chutes and Ladders
Posted Jan 16, 2018 at Just Something I Wrote
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Hi I'm Leslie Anne Sloan
Hi there. If you know me, you may know me as Leslie or Leslie Anne Sloan or by my artist name, Miss Leslie. I blogged for years on my artist site at http://missleslie.typepad.com. But I have not blogged there in quite awhile. I have been lost and wandering for years.... Continue reading
Posted Jan 15, 2018 at Just Something I Wrote
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I meant to post this a week ago, but Life seems to...
I meant to post this a week ago, but Life seems to continually get in my way. Maybe it is appropriate timing since yesterday was my brother's birthday and today is mine (we are Irish twins - born 364 days... Continue reading
Posted Jul 15, 2015 at Miss Leslie
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Peace
When any kind of catastrophe hits, "wrath of God" comments inevitably are made. The divine side of our humanity always looks for the answer of "Why?" We look around at destruction and as we try to start over, pick up... Continue reading
Posted May 28, 2015 at Miss Leslie
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Fly
My 5 year old daughter wakes up every morning jumping out of the door excited to see what the world has to offer her. Granted, she lives in a fantasy world most of the time – monsters surround us, passwords... Continue reading
Posted May 19, 2015 at Miss Leslie
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What They Notice
The stain on your shirt The lint on your dress The whites of your eyes The frown on your face The sweat on your nose The smell of your breath The sound of your voice They don't notice. . . . you. Continue reading
Posted Apr 27, 2015 at Poetry
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Leaving the Game
I went to my second Astros game this season last night. I’ve watched baseball my whole life. My dad is an avid sports fan (and I mean all sports) and my very first job was working the concession stand at... Continue reading
Posted Jul 29, 2014 at Miss Leslie
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Miss Leslie Nominated for Best Country Act in Houston
Voting ends July 31, 2014: http://musicawardspoll.houstonpress.com/ Thank you, Houston! Continue reading
Posted Jul 25, 2014 at Miss Leslie
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Value
I blogged a couple of years ago about one of those reality shows about junk. “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure”, right? My friend Jack Edwards is a collector. He loves antique cars and music. I love going to... Continue reading
Posted Jul 1, 2014 at Miss Leslie
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Anthem
I started running again this week. I forgot how much it centers me. Well, I think I just ignored it. . . . when I start off for a run, I walk to the end of my street where there... Continue reading
Posted May 1, 2014 at Miss Leslie
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Leave It Alone
I have studied the violin since I was 5. I don't mean I have played the violin. I don't mean I have played the fiddle. I mean I have STUDIED the violin since I was 5. There's NO WAY I... Continue reading
Posted Apr 23, 2014 at Miss Leslie
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The Greatest of These
I keep running into themes of faith and trust lately. . . . I think when I was growing up these concepts/elements of the human spirit seemed very black and white to me - things that either existed or they... Continue reading
Posted Mar 28, 2014 at Miss Leslie
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Diving In and Hitting the Bottom
Kids and pools and diving boards. . . . diving boards are not as commonplace now. Everyone’s afraid of risk. Liability is such an issue that playgrounds don’t have swingsets. . . . sigh. I remember when you could break... Continue reading
Posted Oct 30, 2013 at Miss Leslie
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Now That's Country
Some days I hate Vern Gosdin. "Is it Raining at Your House?", "Do You Believe Me Now?", "If You're Gonna Do Me Wrong, Do It Right?" and "Would These Arms Be In Your Way?" are songs that are easily accessible... Continue reading
Posted Sep 11, 2013 at Miss Leslie
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The Good Things Outweigh the Bad
Sentimental me. Good and bad today all in one. Yesterday was my brother's birthday. Today is mine. He is struggling still. Life is so hard for him. I struggle to hear about it. Hard not to just break down. And... Continue reading
Posted Jul 15, 2013 at Miss Leslie
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Lucky
Posted Jul 9, 2013 at Miss Leslie
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