By the by

I found the phrase that I am using for the name of my blog in a song performed by Hayley Westenra, named "You Are Water." Besides being a neat expression, I considered it appropriate for the blog of a music-lover who hopes to use this blog to bring expression to many facets of her life. 

The idea was also inspired by the Casting Crowns song "Lifesong": 

Empty hands held high 

Such small sacrifice 

If not joined with my life 

I sing in vain tonight 

May the words I say 

And the things I do 

Make my lifesong sing 

Bring a smile to You 

Let my lifesong sing to You 

Let my lifesong sing to You 

I want to sign Your name to the end of this day 

Knowing that my heart was true 

Let my lifesong sing to You 

Lord, I give my life 

A living sacrifice 

To reach a world in need 

To be Your hands and feet 

So may the words I say 

And the things I do

Make my lifesong sing 

Bring a smile to You 

Hallelujah 

Hallelujah 

Let my lifesong sing to You