In keeping with the dreamer theme of the day, this post and this song is dedicated to the dreamers. “Keep on moving, if you gotta go, Just as long as you stay with the flow. Be somewhere where you want to be Keep on grooving because that’s the key” [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r8EoIqT4TQ] Continue reading 01.08.12 – Song of the Day: “Day Dreamer” by Donavon Frankenreiter
As I was returning from my walk with Nick, a fabulous fellow asked me as he passed me, “Do you know dreams last for so long even after you’re gone?” I thought a moment and then answered, “Yes.” I then asked him what brought on this thought and he answered “I heard the line in a song and bottomless mimosas which actually does have a … Continue reading Daydream Believer
This song is a shout out to the family that I was born with and the family that I call friends. Love your faces!!! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znlFu_lemsU] Continue reading 01.07.12 – Song of the Day: “Family Affair” by Mary J Blige
I woke up with this song in my head. It was perfect accompaniment on my morning walk with my dog, Nick. The only thing missing was an ocean view. I discovered Xavier Rudd last April when honeyhoney opened for him at Neighborhood Theatre. This was another artist of, listened to and bought every album available. This song is just a reminder to me to take … Continue reading 01.06.12 – Song of the Day: “Fresh Green Freedom” by Xavier Rudd
A little late since I was in Australia…but here are the songs of my life for December 2011. In the Summertime by Thirsty Merc An perfect song to kick off the December mix especially since when I would arrive to Australia it would be there summer and the band is from Australia as well. Love the lyric, “I’ll dream until my head weighs sixteen tons … Continue reading Songs of My Life – December 2011
For some reason, today, I felt like I should I start posting a song a day. A song that inspires me or motivates me. A song that gets me through the day or that I just like. When I heard this song today, I thought it was appropriate for what I was feeling at the exact moment it was on. It just amplified my feelings … Continue reading 01.05.12 – Song of the Day: “A New Beginning” by 26
This is just a shout out to all the wonderful people I met on this journey. ECU on flight to Australia: Never really found out his name and only called him ECU from his shirt but he was Australian and talked to us about the flight, things to do, things not to do, and how to enjoy our time. Jay @ 34 Degrees in Bondi: … Continue reading Strangers to Friends in Australia
This was the soundtrack to Barfly Barfly by Ray LaMontagne This song truly inspired the first chapter of the book. I was listening to the song and watching the rain fall outside. The first chapter just flowed from my fingertips. I loved the lyrics: “Slow down, you’re moving to fast. Kiss me before you go, I’m going nowhere baby.” Pizza and Wine by Marvelous 3 This … Continue reading Barfly: Music Playlist
“I am not wearing this dress,” I said and walked into my living room. Walsh let out a slow whistle. “Gross, you’re my brother.” “It does look good on you,” Mika added. “It’s too tight,” I said, tugging at the waist of the dress. “I’ll suffocate while I’m there. I need to be comfortable while I’m doing this reading. I don’t need to pass out … Continue reading Barfly: Chapter Twenty-Four
“Are you sure you want to do this?” Walsh asked. I shook my head. “Of course I’m not,” I answered, “but I have to.” He nodded and pushed the bundled stack of papers to me. “What are you going to say to him?” Running my hands over the papers, I shrugged my shoulders. “You haven’t given it any thought?” “Oh, I’ve given it thought. … Continue reading Barfly: Chapter Twenty-Three