 "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 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. ShoutOutsUntil next week, wishing you peace and a song in your heart.
mar
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Dear Mareer,
Mike
2/13/2019 09:56:57 am
Hello QUEEN OF PEACE, aka mar, Another interesting message this Wednesday from mar's desk. Somehow I can picture you with a hair brush 'microphone' singing with The Vandellas.
Verlie Burroughs
2/13/2019 10:31:05 am
Quite the collection of quintessential Maria quotes, quips, quirky musical selections, and quest for quietude, lovely!
Good advice on toxic people whose main job seems to bring us down. Been there, too. Just walk away, fast, and don't look back.
Dear Mar
Shannon
2/13/2019 11:42:00 pm
So glad that, for whatever reason, you began to write outside of your journals. Your writings encourage peace. Your musical selections always make me smile. :) And the Backstreet Boys. Hehe. You know, I'll admit I was never a big fan, but listening here today brought me back to when I was in 8th grade and my younger cousin LOVED them. She bought their sweatshirts, CDs, and other items with religious fervor. I looked at her one day and said, "There will come a day when this love you have will die down. And it'll be okay." Haha. She looked at me as if I needed to be committed to the insane asylum. And wouldn't you know...a few months later she was over it. I only share because it's so funny how a song can evoke a memory - a distant one that doesn't seem that long ago, but...eek! It was probably about 25 years ago! Egads...when you can start counting your memories in terms of decades, you wonder, "how does it all go by so fast?" lol. Lovely selections, my friend. Sending you hugs!
paula
2/14/2019 10:13:51 pm
Wow. This may be my favorite in terms of being familiar with & loving all the tunes & artists!! I know I had every "45" of Martha & the Vandella's from the '60's. knew every word to "Quicksand", still to this day. Oh how I adore those Oldies! One of these days, I suppose I should move out of the '60's......but I'm truly one of those freaks stuck in that era.....at least my heart is. Jill Scott is looking amazing with her new slim-trim body! I loved her in that Tyler Perry movie (what the hell was the name?) about the married couples who all went on vacation together. (Her hubby was a real douchebag....LOL) I felt I wanted to protect her, but she stuck it up his ugly butt in the end!! Alright, girlfriend! U GO!
paula
2/15/2019 06:04:49 am
Yes! That's it! Thanks.....LOL.."Halleluyer!!" Madea is my Hero. "M to the d-e-a!"...Ever since meeting Madea, I call the cops, the "Po-po!!" LOL. How can we not love her?? I'll be waiting for the new movie! 2/16/2019 03:07:07 pm
Always love the way you share your favourites... they are classics of our time... well at least mine... Leave a Reply. |
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