marcoujor: Musical Intermission - "Q"

​"The only way to win with a toxic person is not to play. Leave their playground." -- Author Unknown

I happened upon this quotation recently. Miss (or Mister) "Unknown" makes an excellent point, don't you think? 

Fortunately for me, my life does not currently include anyone I would consider toxic. That hasn't always been the case. As such, I work hard to keep my world toxin-free in the interpersonal department.

​I've learned to recognize signs of toxicity almost instantly.

However, during times of uncertainty, my inner circle of family and friends are QUICK to weigh in. Life doesn't have to feel like QUICKSAND. These toxic folks need to QUIT PLAYING GAMES with my (our) heart(s). Signing off so you can listen to these tunes with no further qualms, QUEEN OF PEACE, aka mar    

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Something Old:

​In my next life, I'd love to be a Vandella. As a little girl no one could convince me otherwise ... ;) 

Something New:

​Florence + The Machine got into my head in 2011, a time when I needed to get out of my head. This is the same year I began to write beyond my journals.

Seven Devils was actually the song that inspired a collection of diametrically opposed ​poetry called Seven. 

Lead singer Florence Welch can sing the phone book with her impactful voice - "Queen of Peace" is a number that seems to fit the bill this week.

Something Borrowed:

​I'm secure enough with you all to admit - I love the soulful tunes of boy bands like Backstreet Boys.

​I'll wager some of you will even agree after (re)listening to this quintessential melody ... :)  

Something Blue:

​Jill Scott hails from Philadelphia - raised by her mother and grandmother. Inspired by poetry as a young girl, her music is bluesy, gritty and real.

​Take a listen to this quirky and less than two minutes "Quick" song by this sassy singer.

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ShoutOuts

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Until next week, wishing you peace and a song in your heart.

​mar