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4/27/2016

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​When the news came about that Prince had died last Thursday, I had a musical meltdown. The year 2016 has seen one iconic loss after another in the world of music.  With each death comes an avalanche of memories that these legends joined from my early childhood until present day. 

Whether country, funk, rap, rock, or soul, each of these artists left a mark - a legacy - and a boatload of musical treasures that will long live on. 

I'm limiting myself to sharing one song from each of these nine masters (linked in their name) - the song that gets to me every time I hear it. What a difficult task, by the way... please take a moment and share your favorites with us in the comment section. 

And if you listen very, very closely...you'll hear the heavenly band that has welcomed these shining stars with open arms: 

​❧Natalie Cole died on December 31st, 2015 and was 65-years-old.
❧David Bowie died on January 10th, 2016 and was 69-years-old.
❧Glenn Frey, the singer, guitarist and founding member of The Eagles, died on January 18th, 2016 and was 67-years-old.
❧Paul Kantner, founding member of Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship, died on January 28th, 2016 and was 74-years-old.
❧Maurice White, founder of Earth, Wind, and Fire, died on February 3rd, 2016 and was 74-years-old.
❧Malik Taylor, also known as Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest, died on March  23rd, 2016 and was 45-years-old.
❧Merle Haggard died on his 79th birthday on April 6th, 2016.
❧Prince Rogers Nelson, better known as Prince, died on April 21st, 2016 and was 57-years-old. 
​❧Billy Paul, hailing from Philadelphia, PA, died on April 24th, 2016 and was 81-years-old.

An Announcement

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​I'm proud to announce that a Spanish version of Kylie's Blossoms was recently published and is available on Amazon.

The original version was published in the Fall, 2012 - dedicated to my great niece, Kylie Samantha, in memory of her great grandmother (and my mother), Miss Sammie.

The Spanish translation was undertaken due to the inspiration of Jamilyn Clark Larsen, a MSW student who has developed a bilingual children's book section in the Learning Center of her local homeless shelter for women and children in Rock Hill, South Carolina. For Jamie, this has become more than a MSW project for school - it is an awareness of how books and reading can help bilingual families in a variety of ways!

Thanks to Michael Friedman, who is responsible for Kylie and Teddy's original illustrations, the Mockingbird Books Publication of both versions. I appreciate his never ending supply of good-humored patience with me.

Thanks also to Paula Jamison-Michalek, who has shared her language expertise in this Spanish translation.  Any errors which remain are my own.

I'm looking forward to working with my friend, Martie Coetser Pozyn of Martie's Foyer, over the next year in the translation of an Afrikaans edition of Kylie's Blossoms. I want young Kylie to travel the globe in sharing her universal life lessons.

As usual, I'll keep you all posted.

ShoutOuts!

❧Oil Pulling 101 via Graceful Intentions
❧Convenience - at what price? via WarnerWords
❧Follow the Arrow via flashPress
​Until next week, keep music and joy in your heart, mar 
16 Comments
Peg Cole link
4/27/2016 11:01:55 am

Maria, With every announcement of the loss of our musical legends, I feel like our heritage is slipping away one song at a time. It reminds me of my parents who felt this loss of their heroes in their day. All these musicians are too young to leave us without more of their tunes to enjoy. Thanks for sharing all these great links to music that made us who we are. Love, Peg

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Maria link
4/28/2016 04:48:34 pm

I feel exactly the same way, dear Peg. Thanks for stopping by and remembering these musical legends with me. Love, Maria

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Vickster link
4/27/2016 11:19:01 am

Dear Maria,
Every time I read about one if these deaths, my first thought is, "I wonder how Maria feels about this?" Now I know.
What an exciting project to have your friends translate your book! Looking forward to the next one, and congrats to you and Paula on this one.
Have a wonderful day!
Hugs and love,
Vicki

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Maria link
4/28/2016 04:50:26 pm

Thanks, dear Vicki. You are supportive, faithful and know me well.

I also appreciate the kind 'tip' you left for me. Love and hugs, Maria

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Mike
4/27/2016 03:16:00 pm

Everyone knows you are a music lover. You acquired the taste early and it just grew and grew. Sorry for your loss.

Congratulations of getting Flores de Kylie made. It came out nice.

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Maria link
4/28/2016 04:52:05 pm

Congratulations and thanks to YOU, too...my humble illustrator and talented friend... :)

Thanks for listening to some tunes with me. Hugs, Maria

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Ruby link
4/27/2016 03:22:15 pm

So many of the ' greats ' are gone and much too soon. Congratulations on your book, ' Kylie's Blossoms ' being translated into a Spanish version. I have it, and I love it. I'm on my way up to listen to the music you've selected to honor these never to be forgotten artists. Hugs...

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Maria link
4/28/2016 04:58:59 pm

I knew my musical friend, Ruby, would be by...so happy to share some of this legendary music with you.

Thanks for your kind words about Kylie's Blossoms as well.

Love and hugs to you, mar

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Martie link
4/27/2016 04:32:15 pm

Maria, I take my hat off for you! You manage to keep a lot of balls in the air. I look forward to the translation of Kylie in Afrikaans -

I believe we are now in the time slot where we'll see our heroes and peers rapidly dying one after the other. I wonder if one ever get used to this?

Lots of hugs,

Martie

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Maria link
4/28/2016 05:02:02 pm

LOL...dear Martie, some of those balls land flat on the ground as well...hey, what the heck as long as we don't miss a beat...!

No, I don't think loss ever gets easier...it makes our time together even more special. Love you much, mar

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femmeflashpoint link
4/27/2016 04:55:36 pm

Prof. Mahreer,

Congratulations on Kylie's translation to Español and the upcoming Afrikaans edition!

It's definitely been a sad year for music. So many awesome talents have moved into legend faster than I would have liked for them to.

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Maria link
4/28/2016 05:06:21 pm

Thanks, dear femme. You are a most supportive and understanding friend - your help is much appreciated. Hugs, mar

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Karen
4/29/2016 07:05:21 am

Very cool, Maria!👍❤️

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Maria link
5/4/2016 07:27:12 am

Glad you think so, dear Karen. :)

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Sannel link
5/2/2016 11:40:03 am

Dear Maria,
Thank you for honoring and sharing the legendary music by great artists that left us all too soon.
Congratulations to the Spanish version of Kylie's Blossoms! Such exciting news, and I know many Spanish speaking children will enjoy this wonderful book, just as I do.
Take care now!
My love and hugs,
Sannel

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Maria link
5/4/2016 07:28:53 am

Dear Sannel,

Thanks for your visit and supportive comments. I also greatly appreciate your faithfulness in sharing my writing.

Love you and hugs, Maria

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