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marcoujor: Musical Intermission - "J"

12/26/2018

I happened upon this quotation and thought it'd be perfect to include in this week's post.

"The path to our destination is not always a straight one. We go down the wrong road, we get lost, we turn back. Maybe it doesn't matter which road we embark on. Maybe what matters is that we embark." -- Barbara Hall

I've given up on making New Year's resolutions. Barbara Hall's inspirational words remind me of the importance of embarking - the journey - the waking up every morning and trying our best - the ups and downs of life, making it even more precious to me.

On a similar note, I realize there will be "hits and misses" for you along my musical intermission series. My only wish is that you keep a song (any song, your song, a new song) in your hearts. Enjoy these "J" - songs and join me in 2019 as we keep the music going ... !!

Something Old:

Anyone who knows Miss Sammie will recognize this song she frequently sang through our home. To this day, it brings me instant smiles and a flood of memories ... :)

Something New:

Now based in Los Angeles, Mt. Joy is a five-piece indie rock band with roots in Philadelphia. I gave them a chance in 2016 out of loyalty. I'm not sorry and hope you'll enjoy their sound as I do.

Something Borrowed:

Thanks, dear Thomas! As usual, you have not let me down with your musical recommendations. I know those Big Bad Voodoo Dadddy concerts must have been amazing.

Something Blue:

Joe Bonamassa plays a mean Blues guitar - some of the finest IMHO. If you're not currently a fan, listen up. And if you are, enjoy ... :)

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See you in the New Year where I'll start up with some "K"-songs...!

Thanks for stopping by and hanging out with me each week. May 2019 be a happy, peaceful and compassionate year for us all. Hugs, mar

20 Comments

Vicki link

12/26/2018 09:45:15 am

Dear Mareer,

Nice to play your music early in the morning here. Chuck Berry was such a showman! Loved him too.

Wishing you all the best for 2019!

Love and hugs,
Vickster

Maria link

12/27/2018 09:08:35 am

Dear Vickster,

No better way to start the day than with some Chuck Berry - I'm so pleased you love him as well.

Thanks for being my CM - a cherished role in my life. Wishing you and all you love a wonderful, healthy and joyful 2019.

Love and hugs to you too,
mareer

Paula

12/26/2018 11:03:10 am

Maria.....More great music & memories. Thank you, girlfriend. As we ready ourselves to bid Farewell to yet another year, I want to wish you & yours, an abundance of love & laughter, peace & prosperity, in the coming New Year! Know I think of you with a smile, to know I'm blessed with such a sweet, wise & wonderful friend named Maria! Hugs, Paula/Effer

Maria link

12/27/2018 09:05:05 am

Beautiful thoughts, dear Paula - thanks for your visits, your appreciation of music and most importantly your friendship.

May 2019 bring you peace, contentment and plenty of smiles.

Love you and hugs,
Maria

Verlie Burroughs

12/26/2018 11:44:37 am

It's the journey, not the destination, trying to see life that way these days, thanks for the reminder soul sister. I will enjoy checking out your playlist on my day after Christmas counting my blessings, and eating leftovers (maybe make a turkey soup?) journey today....

Maria link

12/27/2018 08:53:11 am

Dear Soul Sister, V,

Thanks for continuing to send me your musical picks - you are introducing me (eventually, us) to some incredible talent.

Love you and your presence on this "desk". Wishing you a 2019 filled with joy, good health and peace.

Big hugs,
Maria

Mike

12/26/2018 01:31:04 pm

Hello Maria - Yes indeed, it is all about the journey. With any luck there are refueling stations at good intervals along the way. I will listen to the music later. Later.

Maria link

12/27/2018 08:50:28 am

Hoping you enjoyed some / all of the music this week, dear Mike.

When I think about it, music serves as "my" refueling station along this life journey.

Happy and healthy 2019 to you.
Hugs,
Maria

Cynthia link

12/26/2018 03:36:22 pm

Merry day-after-Christmas to you! I hope it was a lovely day. :)
Love your musical selections as always. I love what you say about New Year's Resolutions. I don't do that, either. But I *do* set intentions for the year - not as goals, but as things to work toward and review at the end of the year...which I will be doing in a couple days. Hehe.
Sending you lots of hugs and light and glad tidings. May you have an incredible 2019. Happy New Year!

Maria link

12/27/2018 08:47:38 am

Dear Cynthia,

I agree that "intentions" is a kinder word for me to wrap my head around than "resolutions". Thanks for sharing this feedback / your compassionate wisdom.

Wishing you a fulfilling and peaceful 2019 as well.
Love you and hugs,
Maria

Peggy Woods link

12/26/2018 06:23:08 pm

Listening to that first song now and it has my toes tapping. (Smile) Now that it is past Christmas, wishing you a beautiful new year to come.

Maria link

12/27/2018 08:38:57 am

Toe tapping is tops with me, dear Peggy. Thanks for stopping by.

Happy and blessed 2019 to you too.
Love,
Maria

Pamela Oglesby

12/26/2018 07:05:24 pm

Maria, I love the music as usual. I don't know how you find so many good songs. I wish you a very Happy New Year, and a wonderful year ahead. Love, Pam

Maria link

12/27/2018 08:37:13 am

Dear Pam,

What a kind comment - thank you! "Something Old" songs are a compilation of my childhood soundtrack. "Something Borrowed" have been discovered thanks to family and friend musical lovers in my life.

Happy and healthy 2019 to you too.
Love,
Maria

Martie link

12/27/2018 10:45:11 am

Dearest Mar

I have to emphasize this quote, as it is most certainly true for all of us:

"The path to our destination is not always a straight one. We go down the wrong road, we get lost, we turn back. Maybe it doesn't matter which road we embark on. Maybe what matters is that we embark." -- Barbara Hall

Some interesting music in here! Chuck Berry takes the cake.

Enjoy this last week of the year 2018!

Hugs,
Martie

Maria link

1/7/2019 08:31:08 am

Hi Sista,
I have obviously enjoyed the last of 2018 too well, as you can see by the lateness of this response ... ;)
Wishing you a smooth and stress-free return to work ... here's hoping!
Love you and a bushel of hugs, mar

Shauna

12/28/2018 03:56:17 pm

Hey, Mar! I apologize for being absent. I try to get thru my email notifications from my writer friends during my lunch hours. It's not always possible to do so with the posts that include music because I like to watch and listen to each video. Too often I run out of time before that happens.

I wanted to be sure to let you know I think of you often and wish you a happy and safe new year. My good things be on your horizon.

Lots of Love,
Sha

Maria link

1/7/2019 08:32:25 am

Never a need to apologize, dear Sha - I know, all too well, how busy the days can get.

Love you and wishing you the best of the best in 2019, mar

Elizabeth

1/1/2019 10:20:41 pm

Welcome to 2019, Prof. Jordan! Your quote reminded me of the following quote I recently read:
"Life is amazing. And then it's awful. And then it's amazing again. And in between the amazing and the awful it's ordinary and mundane and routine. Breathe in the amazing, hold on through the awful, and relax and exhale during the ordinary. That's just living heartbreaking, soul-healing, amazing, awful, ordinary life. And it's breathtakingly beautiful."
Happy New Year!

Maria link

1/7/2019 08:34:32 am

Thank you, dear Elizabeth - this quote is right up my alley!

Wishing you happiness and fulfillment in this new year. I'm excited to welcome another nurse to our glorious profession ... :)

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