June…half Corvid-19 and half semblance of normality. Felt weird to sit in a bar and have a drink, yet felt normal to be back at the gym. Mentally, I was the same. Feeling weird and feeling normal. Feeling half of this and half of that but not necessarily a whole something. The image to right sort of sums all the mental feels. I’ll be honest, … Continue reading Songs of My Life: June 2020
November saw me leveling up another year. I’m at level 43, but none the wiser. Various songs spoke to me and some just reminded me of the past. Listen on AppleMusic Listen on Spotify “The Breeze” by The Constellations This was the first song I heard in November. It kind of set the feel good mood of November. Lyrically reminded me of home, family and … Continue reading Songs of My Life: November 2018
The first part of December was a bit of a struggle mentally and emotionally for me. As I neared the anniversary of my mom’s death, I honestly didn’t think I could take any more tears or pain. My soul rallied and we made it through and have set the intentions for an amazing 2018. Here are the songs that helped and inspired me this month. … Continue reading Songs of My Life: December 2017
February…you were a wild one, but mostly you were just like the spray painted sign I saw on the side of a building: “moments in love”. You were a beautiful, inspiring, and spectacular month filled with some tears, lots of laughter and giggles, and fun. You made me a better person February. Thank you. “BREATHE IN, BREATHE OUT, MOVE ON” by JIMMY BUFFETT This song … Continue reading Songs of My Life: February 2016
I never know if the songs of my life will have a consistent theme or message each month. Sometimes, it’s obvious as each song connects but most of the time, I don’t see a theme/message until I sit down an reflect and write this post. The theme/message of March was one word: RELEASE. I have/had a lot of pent up stress, frustration, emotions, thoughts, blah, blah, blah and … Continue reading Songs of My Life: March 2015
Dear January, You had to know rhyme nor reason, but you were beautiful, amazing, heartbreaking, eye-opening, and kicked off 2015 with a bang. The Universe showed me beauty, heartbreaking sadness, moments of strength, and that if you believe and talk it out, and are there for someone when they need it the most, it wraps everyone in a hug that is needed. January was indeed … Continue reading Songs of MY Life: January 2015
SONG: “Let it Ride” ORIGINAL ARTIST: RYAN ADAMS COVER ARTIST: GARETH ASHER This is actually one of my favorite songs by RYAN ADAMS and after hearing the butchering of “Stars Go Blue” by country artist, TIM McGRAW, I am always skeptical of hearing any Ryan song covered. Ryan brings so much emotion and strength to his songs, but knowing GARETH ASHER, I knew this cover would … Continue reading COVER OF THE WEEK: “Let it Ride” by Gareth Asher
Music Brought to You By the Letter: “G” The artist is Gareth Asher and the song is “Get it Right” featuring Nappy Roots. Gareth Asher: Facebook | Twitter | Website [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOdn60-0nLs?rel=0] Continue reading Music Brought to You By the Letter: “G”
“Papillion” by Editors This is probably one of my favorite Editors song. I just love the lyrics: “Darling, just don’t put down your guns yet, if there really was a God here, he’d have raised a hand by now.” “Hey I Don’t Know” by Kongos April was the discovery of new music and I fell for this band. I love the drums and bass in … Continue reading SONGS OF MY LIFE: April 2014
One of my mentor’s in my career and a friend, Jack Daniel, once said to me: “It’s the quality of life that will matter, not the quantity or the career.” His message has stuck with me since then. I hear it quietly in my head over and over. In the words of Gareth Asher, “Gotta get going, gotta get on the road…I’m my packing bags … Continue reading The Voice That Speaks Inside