marcoujor: Musical Intermission - "S"

"With every act of self-care your authentic self gets stronger, and the critical, fearful mind gets weaker. Every act of self-care is a powerful declaration: I am on my side. Each day I am more and more on my own side." -- Susan Weiss Berry

​I have a tendency to get immersed in the challenge of the day. Of course challenges can extend way longer than a day.

During these times, self-care is my mechanism for life balance - even sanity. I'm reminded that sleep is a gift that should never be taken lightly. I appreciate my fur therapist, Andy - taking full advantage of his unconditional love. 

​I've also decided to continue sharing my musical favorites long after this alphabetical musical intermission has concluded. Along with some encouraging feedback by my readers, I am energized and joyful when working on these "mini-concerts".

​Friends and readers, please share your thoughts of songs, artists or theme possibilities with me as I continue to build my virtual jukebox. Today I share some spectacular "S"- songs: 

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Something Old:

​Last week's song from Kitty Wells begged to Release Me, while this week Tammy Wynette urges us to Stand By Your Man. ​

​I am forever grateful to my Mom for giving me her love of these country classics. I feel her approval as she listens from her heavenly perch.

Something New:

​Hot off the Oscars' press, Shallow is the winner of 2019 Best Original song. I fell in love with this song when the 2018 adaptation of "A Star Is Born" hit the theaters.

​Stop everything you're doing, close your eyes and enjoy the reverie of the unexpectedly sultry duo of Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper.  

Something Borrowed:

​I'm ever grateful to my friend, Verlie, for generously sharing some of her favorite musical artists with me.

​The music of Gary B.B. Coleman is borrowed, blue and ever so easy on the ear. Hope you all think so too.  
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Something Blue:

​Etta James has an impressive list of awards and honors - including being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (in 1993), the Blues Hall of Fame (in 2001), and the Grammy Hall of Fame (in both 1999 and 2008).

​Stormy Weather is my personal favorite of a long list of classics from this Goddess of the Blues.

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ShoutOuts

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