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marcoujor: Musical Intermission - "T"

3/6/2019

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Hope is like a road in the country; there was never a road, but when many people walk on it, the road comes into existence." -- Lin Yutang

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I recently received an email from HubPages "congratulating" me for eight years of writing. If truth be told, I haven't written for HubPages for several years now. 

​However, this annual email is my personal acknowledgement of the wonderful writers / friends whom I met on Hubpages.

And eight years of friendship and camraderie, give or take, is an incredibly long time to me.

​So thank you for allowing me to be a part of your virtual worlds - especially in my role of "switchboard Momma".


Along those lines, have you seen where Kimmie Thompson (Sunnie Day) is back writing up a storm on her website,
Life By Grand Design, along with her husband, Roy. I'll be including some of their posts (about travel, gardening and more...) in upcoming ShoutOuts. If you are new to Kimmie's writing, check her out. She is a magnet for positivity and sure to cause a smile in your heart.

​And now, onto the "T"-songs ... I am already feeling nostalgic at the thought of concluding this alphabetical series. For those of you who are sending me your thoughts about upcoming theme / artist / song suggestions, I am forever grateful.



Something Old:

​Not to be corny, but there's a kind of hush in my inner mind, when I hear this song - filled with memories of childhood innocence, trust and love. 
Something New:

​If you have never heard of Brandi Carlile, you're in for an incredible experience in music listening. And, if you have, you know exactly what I'm talking about - no JOKE. 

Something Borrowed:

Thomas, my dear bro-cuz, this song is all about you and me ... :) ​I can envision Sammie and Mary Ruth smiling and shaking their sweet heads in heaven at the two of us.  
Something Blue:

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This musical series would be sorely lacking without some Billie Holiday.  If ever a 'lady (could) sing the blues' - well, listen for yourselves...

ShoutOuts

☙ Travel tips: seniors remember to measure twice, cut once! Via WarnerWords

Until next week, wishing you peace and a song in your heart, mar
18 Comments
Kimmie
3/6/2019 08:28:36 am

Good morning sweet friend! Has it been that long since Hun pages? I will always remember hub pages fondly as that is where I met you,Mike,and many other special friends. Years later the connections are still as priceless. I cannot thank you enough for the encouragement and shout out to our new blog. I am so happy to be writing again but mostly reconnecting with precious friends such as your self. Life’s circumstances can try to keep one down but somehow...it also calls us to walk through it, rise above, and keep going. I love all your choices of songs this mornings. I am headed to the rec center to do bloodpressures but wishing you a beautiful day! Love and hugs!
Kimmie

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Maria link
3/6/2019 04:47:56 pm

Great to see you, Kimmie.

No matter what life throws your way, I know you will always be a writer and a nurse. They are both in your blood.

Love you and your big heart, Maria

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Mike
3/6/2019 08:58:14 am

Good morning mar. I am listening to The Herman's Hermits, plenty of flashback memories from that era. Wonderful to see the announcement that Kimmie is writing a blog again. Now, I am heading over to the rec center to get my blood pressure checked. First I have to find an umbrella, its pouring.

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Maria link
3/6/2019 04:49:05 pm

You are having some mighty rainy days in CA, dear Mike.

Thanks for walking down memory lane with me this morning.

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Peg link
3/6/2019 09:32:54 am

Many emotions all bundled up in a quick post, Mar. First, gratitude for the site that brought so many of us together in a lasting bond that surpasses their changes and games. Next, glad to find our mutual friend, Kim, again. Have missed her sweet thoughts and posts. And finally, such rich memories of childhood and young love with Herman and his Hermits. Cheers to you for bringing it all together today. If it weren't for HP I would never have met you! Hugs.

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Maria link
3/6/2019 04:51:07 pm

Yes, dear Peg - I'll always be grateful to HP for the solid friendships we have established.

It is great that Kimmie is back! Thanks for taking the time to listen to the music with me today.

Love and hugs to you, Maria

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Pamela Oglesby
3/6/2019 10:01:23 am

Dearest Maria, I hope you are doing well and surviving cold weather. Getting a letter from Hubpages is probably trying to get you to write again. I have been writing again the past few months, but there are s have met some interesting new people however.

I like "The Joke" and had never heard before. I always love those older singers like Billie Holiday too. I hope you have a wonderful week.
Love, Pam

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Maria link
3/6/2019 05:03:14 pm

Dear Pam,

I do enjoy your informative health-related posts on HubPages.

So happy you enjoyed some of my tunes today - Brandi Carlile has a magical voice for sure.

Wishing you a lovely week as well. Hugs, Maria

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Verlie Burroughs
3/6/2019 12:35:42 pm

Morning Mar, My computer is playing T-ricks on me, and there was a kind of hush this morning without my usual notification on my desk top, but I T-racked you down, thank you for the T-unes, and reconnecting us with Kimmie, have a great day, from me in the still frozen latitudes...

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Maria link
3/6/2019 05:09:01 pm

OMG, sorry you didn't get a notification today, dear Verlie. Thanks for looking me up any way - that is sweet, just like you.

Hoping winter becomes history for us all and soon. Love you and keep warm, mar

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Shannon Henry
3/6/2019 05:26:38 pm

I think my favorite from this week's edition is Billie Holiday. Something in her very unique voice always draws me in no matter what she is singing.

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Maria link
3/11/2019 08:01:00 am

I agree, Shannon. Billie Holiday's voice is a beautiful blend of sultry comfort. She takes me back to the simpler days of my childhood.

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Cynthia link
3/6/2019 09:27:03 pm

I can't believe you're already in the T's!? Whatcha gonna do after you finish the alphabet? Perhaps you're just savoring the moment, being present, and when that "present" comes, you'll just take it as it comes. :) And that is just fine. Hehe.
Lovely selections as always. Billie Holliday and Lynyrd Skynyrd...all good things! :)
Congrats on your anniversary with HP. I haven't written there in awhile myself. I have a LOT of articles over there and I'm glad they're there, but they're also under my real name and I'm quite enjoying my "Sageleaf" pseudonym. :) Hehe. I am loving the meditation stuff.
In any case, I wish you a wonderful week. Can't wait to see what you come up with in subsequent musical intermissions. I swear it seems you just started this awesome series!

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Maria link
3/11/2019 08:04:28 am

Indeed, dear Cynthia, time has raced by in this musical intermission series.

I do have some plans "after Z" ... yet you are intuitive in that my plan is a lot more fluid than these 26-weeks have been / will be. The common theme is MUSIC - so that gives me lots and lots of wiggle room ... :)

Wishing you a peaceful week. Happy Monday! Love, Maria

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Martie link
3/9/2019 04:46:20 pm

Dearest Maria

I couldn't get enough of 'There's a kind of hush' way back when it was a hit.

Wonderful to see Kimmy back in action!

I like your title, Switchboard Momma ;)

Lots of hugs,

Martie

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Maria link
3/11/2019 08:08:06 am

Always lovely when you stop by to enjoy the music and peace, dear Martie. I'm always smiling at the music we have unwittingly shared over the years before we knew each other.

It was a joy to announce that Kimmie is writing again. I will use my same virtual microphone when I can say the same for you - never pressure but I know one day you will pick up your pen again.

Love you lots and big hugs, mar

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Randi Benlulu
5/17/2019 07:06:31 am

Maria
Hard to believe how long is has been since we net on Hub pages. I definitely agree that while I n I'm longer write on there, it has expanded and enriched my circle of friends exponentially. Hiw lucky I am to have met so many amazing people!
Randi

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Maria link
5/17/2019 07:13:55 am

I agree with you, Randi... and it's great to see you here.

Hoping all is well in your world! Hugs, Maria

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