Jazz
Do you have grace notes in the jazz-song of your days? I’m not a musician, but I recently learned that grace notes are additional notes introduced as an embellishment and not essential to the harmony or the melody of a piece. It struck me that we all need a few non-essential flourishes in our life. It could be indulging in that retro-music moment, or getting that striking outfit from the charity shop. Maybe it’s taking that lazy day you can’t afford but totally deserve, or pursuing the hobby you’ve always dreamed of. So tell us, what’s your grace note?
— Wayne Visser
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