Jennifer Raphaelson
I am a Musician and Educator living in upstate, NY. I have gotten a successful start as a music teacher and freelance musician, and spend my free time cooking, participating in outdoor activities, and traveling whenever I have the chance!
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M.M. Music Education (Piano Pedagogy), B.M. Music Education (Piano and Choral Emphasis)Interests
Classical Music, Jazz Music, Folk Music, Education, Knitting, Cooking (Gluten Free), Gardening, Camping, Hiking, Traveling.Affiliations
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My Father's DaughterMy father and I are so much alike. We have the same propensity for being scatterbrained, and a little bit messy. However, our similarities make us a wonderful team as well.
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Packing Gluten Free LunchesFollowing a gluten free diet has many challenges, but one challenge figuring out what to pack for lunch. What do you do when peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are no longer an option?
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The Oneonta Farmer's Market: A ReviewOneonta, New York is a small rural city in Central New York. The Oneonta Farmer's Market is not only a place to buy great ingredients, but also a place to meet great people!
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Living Single on a BudgetAs a twenty-something teacher, I have learned the hard way about the dos and don'ts of budgeting. Although I live alone, sticking to a budget is vital for me. -
Purple HazeThe first car I owned was a 1997 Ford Escort Station wagon, and it was bright purple. No matter what I drive, I will always have great memories of my time driving that car.
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Coming Out of My ShellAs a historically shy artist/teacher, I never paid too much attention to my personal style until quite recently. The effect on my self-image was very positive, and for this New Year, I'm looking forward to pushing myself even more out of my comfort zone.
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WinterThis is a haiku about the first deep freeze and snow of winter, one of my favorite times of the year.
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Middle School Classroom ManagementManaging a middle school classroom can be a challenge. Here are a few tips that I have gained both through mentoring and experience about managing a middle school classroom.
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Holiday Lanes Recreation Center in Oneonta, NYHoliday Lanes recreation center is Oneonta's only bowling alley. It's a great place to spend a night out with friends, and budget friendly too!
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Harvest MoonFall always brings a feeling of change to the air, and a little bit of restlessness to go with it. This poem describes my feelings on the change of the season. -
Why I CookI never realized what an important part cooking played in my life until recently. No matter what my day is like, and no matter the events of the dayI feel like I am connecting to a deep tradition when I make the time to cook.
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Album Review: 21 by AdeleAdele's 21 is hands down my favorite album of 2011. Her unique voice and fabulous phrasing make this a true singer's album worthy of countless listens.
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AutumnAutumn is my favorite season in the Northeast. The blazing colors of the changing leaves, and the way the sun and moonlight take on a different hue reminds me that relationships change with seasons too. This Haiku is my ode to Autumn and to love.
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Essential Ingredients for the Gluten Free PantryGluten free cooking can be a challenge for anyone, but if you have a tight grocery budget, it is even more challenging. Here are ingredients I can't live without in my pantry.
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Natural Gas Drilling in Otsego County, New YorkNatural gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale has raised a great deal of controversy in Otsego County, located in the Southern Tier of New York State. This is an overview of the topic and some of the issues surrounding it. -
Losing God, Finding LoveThis piece details how the events of September 11, 2001 changed my religious views from dogmatic evangelical Christianity to something a bit more inclusive. It tells how losing the dogma helped me to truly appreciate this world and learn how to love.
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Hiking the Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch in Oneonta, NYThe Central Leatherstocking region of New York is well known for its natural beauty. The Franklin Mountain Hawkwatch, in Oneonta, NY is an easy hike with stunning views that is great for kids and people of all ages. Come hike and do some birdwatching! -
Liver Die!This is a flash fiction story based loosely on an actual event at my grandfather's funeral. The seating next to the pharmaceutical party actually happened. Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction.
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Newport PassionThis is a love poem dedicated to the Del's Frozen Lemonade which I had for the first time this summer in Newport, RI. Although it was my first time having this treat, I know many who make it a point to indulge in this "affair" every time they visit.
