“To keep a lamp burning we have to keep putting oil in it.”
– Mother Theresa

“You cannot acquire experience by making experiments. You cannot create experience. You must undergo it.”
– Albert Camus

(Some quotes about the Give Get Sistet concert event.)

The Give Get Sistet (L to R): Valandra, Libby, Mankwe and me. Sept. 25, 2011. Photo by Patricia Boler

“Don’t just sit there, make music!”
(Surprise, surprise – that was me. *smile*)

“What’s wonderful about Sarah is her commitment to changing the world through music. She’s really doing this. What I like about her is her willingness to share with us and the musical community in the Twin Cities everything that she learns.”
– Michele Denise Michaels

“It was beautiful to witness your vision of community building through music in action and the experience was transformative for me … and my house. I want to thank you, Sarah, for having the courage to live your dreams; you are an inspiration.”
– Valandra!

“I am hoping there are A LOT more Sistet gigs in our future. Honestly, that was one of the most skillful, beautiful and soulful concerts I have ever heard. It was pure blessing for the audience/participants, and clearly it was for the artists too. Deep thanks for the rich experience.”
– Kim

“You all is good.”
– Kricket

“An intense anticipation itself transforms possibility into reality; our desires being often but precursors of the things which we are capable of performing.”
– Samuel Smiles

“It’s not that successful people are givers; it is that givers are successful people.”
– Patti Thor

“I can no other answer make, but, thanks, and thanks.”
– William Shakespeare