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Zana and Sky was the original sister duo made up of my two daughters—one wrote the lyrics, the other composed the music on piano, just 11 and 14 at the time. During Covid, they turned isolation into inspiration, creating songs that filled our home with harmony, heart, and the occasional tear. Think Burt Bacharach and Elton John—only sisters. These posts share their original songs and the unforgettable season of sibling magic, music, and meaning.

Stephanie Ortiz and her daughters at a Mamma Mia event Crisis Interrupted; Harmony Restored
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Crisis Interrupted; Harmony Restored

August 7, 2020November 18, 2025 Stephanie Ortiz7 Comments

Last year I figured if I had to turn 50 and have a mid-life crisis, I better have fun doing it. So I went where I hadn’t gone before–to the stage. And the girls restored peace into my world again. Name another way that a mid-life mama could sing and dance and draw attention to… Continue reading Crisis Interrupted; Harmony Restored

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I’m Stephanie Ortiz, a storyteller–like a professional organizer; only I use words instead of boxes. I’ve written fiction and nonfiction since being a journalism major at UNC-Chapel Hill–before there were iPhones, to know a story when it hits me. And whenever I need a muse, there’s always real life to draw from.

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