![]() Happy or sad, energetic or tired, just sit in the person you happen to be at the moment." (Barbara Ann Kipfer) This week has felt like a tilt-a-whirl on overdrive with both happy and sad happenings. Even the weather has been mercurial with temperatures over the weekend ranging from single digits to the 50s. Remaining flexible with unexpected life changes while honoring my feelings are ongoing challenges for me. The quote I started off with reminds me of wise words Mom would say to me - when I needed to hear it the most:
"Don't burn the candle at both ends." (This is why 9:00PM is a late night for me...!) Should this wisdom be of any help to you at any time, I know Mom would / may have freely shared with you as well. As has been the NORM, I will NOW NAVIGATE to four NUMBERS starting with the letter "N", NATURALLY ... Something Old: I sure didn't know what I was singing at six years of age - this song and so many more. Today on the "sweet" scale, I'd give this one a "10" ... :) Something New: Andrew Hozier-Byrne is known in the music world as Hozier. The song I'm sharing with you is an unforgettable and commanding collaboration with Mavis Staples. I had never seen the video until getting this post ready - what a message about our global universality, as we listen together. I'm hoping Hozier is around for a long time to come - perhaps my favorite new artist...?! Something Borrowed: This YouTube of Chuck Mangione is his entire Love Notes album. In keeping with the theme, I bring your attention to the second song, NO Problem. Come back when you can, put your feet up and listen to Chuck's sultry and smooth sounds. Why ... because it Feels So Good (but that's another song!) Side A (01) Steppin' Out: 0:00 (02) No Problem: 6:14 Side B (03) Memories of Scirocco: 19:11 (04) To the 80's: 27:11 (05) Love Note: 32:22. Something Blue: Shemika Copeland has a power house of a voice that immediately drew me in. This blues series wouldn't be complete without her. ShoutOutsUntil next week, wishing you peace, warmth and a song in your heart, mar
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Hello and happy Wednesday, Mar. Thanks for the musical treat and for introducing me to new artists and some very familiar and talented favorites. Your choice of "Never My Love" was raging when I was in high school and at my most impressionable. Loved it then and even more so now. Love you, too.
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Verlie Burroughs
1/23/2019 08:37:14 am
Ah, I love the Association song. Does that bring back memories...
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Pamela Oglesby
1/23/2019 09:14:06 am
Happy Wednesday Maria, I love your song choices for today. Hozier has such a dynamic voice. Each song was special in its own way.
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Mike
1/23/2019 10:36:15 am
Good morning mar - Wow, the Association brings back memories. I will take Peg's word for just how long ago those memories were made. Your Mom's advice has always been sound. Just this week my body yelled at me, "We are NOT doing that." And we didn't. Thanks for the music.
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Again, I love the variety of musical selections that you share - I always learn about new musicians when I come here. :)
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Shannon Henry
1/24/2019 12:11:05 am
I'm supposed to be receiving notification of your new posts via email, but I never do. I see reminders on FB. I've been missing this series of yours. What a great idea. A marriage of music and life!
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paula
1/24/2019 06:23:06 am
Girlfriend......Wow, do I hear Barbara Ann loud & clear! If you don't mind, honey, I will utilize this time and space to sit in my misery & frustration.....Frigid cold temps here 3 days in a row. My boiler blew a couple of integral parts~~my wonderful sons to the rescue~~& while they were working on that, a pipe burst under the deck and my water had to be shut off. Status: House at 40 degrees....no water. Are we having fun yet? NO? Well how about if a ceiling tile in the downstairs bathroom, finally crumbles & falls to the floor, ceiling light fixture & all?
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Oh poor Effer, indeed ... girlfriend, I am sorry that your home is giving you so many challenges in this winter season. So happy to hear your sons are there for you. Hoping your heat is back to some "cozier" degrees too.
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Mary M.
1/24/2019 08:20:01 pm
Finally slowed down myself. Had my hip done last week and was very optimistic about the recovery time. I think the problem is really my foot. That and I gained an inch. Oh well, I’ll get used to being taller. The music helped soothe my savage breast. I can’t wait to get out of the house. Maybe by Spring. Love
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Dear Mar
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Dear Mareer,
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