Firework | Katy Perry | Music Monday

Firework (Courtesy KatyPerry.com)

I can always count on my friends to nudge me towards this millennium in terms of music. I’m always looking for new tunes – music is my ULTIMATE moodbooster – along with coffee, rest, and flowers. It is what nudges this reluctant exerciser to actually sweat. It is what reminds me to breathe. Music is [...]

The Wait | The Pretenders | Music Monday

The Wait | The Pretenders (Source Pretenders FB Page)

Sometimes we just gotta turn it up and pick up the tempo. This is one of those days. I like to sing along to this, but I don’t really know what she says. “I say, blah blah blah, blah blah blah, blah blah blah blah blah, something something hurt.” <guttural sound> <Repeat & Enter Kick [...]

I’ve Got A Woman | Ray Charles | Music Monday

The One, The Only, Ray Charles

I do believe I was born a bit too late. There’s nothing like an old fashioned version of I’ve Got a Woman by Ray Charles to lift the spirit. Yep – Ray is my ultimate moodbooster. Make sure to watch long enough to see the dancers. Oh My! I do believe I’ll shut the office [...]

Hot Fun In The Summertime | Music Monday

Sly and the Family Stone

It’s official – summer is here! I’m going back for this one – I remember listening to this all the time as a kid. And I always LOVED all the soulful voices with their unique characters. The easy breezy intro, gorgeous harmonies, and soulful shout outs all make Hot Fun in the Summertime a perfect [...]

Lovely Day | Music Monday

With Surrender, Comes Hope

This song makes me smile. Every time. Period. Enjoy this 1977 classic from Bill Withers – Lovely Day. Then one look at you, and the world’s alright with me. Just one look at you, and I know it’s gonna be A lovely day. Lovely Day by Bill Withers Wishing you a Lovely Day! If you [...]

Too Darn Hot With Ella Fitzgerald | Music Monday

Ella Fitzgerald

I have a confession. I’ve always wanted to sing with a big band. I’m no Ella [gross understatement], but how fun would that be? Strutting around in a fancy dress, dancing with a kick ass horn section, and singing with wild abandon. “I’d like to coo with my baby tonight…” “It’s tooooooooo, da-aaaaaaaarn, ho-ttttttttt” Enjoy [...]

Happy 18th Birthday Michael | Music Monday

One of My Favorite Photos of All Time - Yes - It is a Bit Old

Where were you in 1993? Well, I became a mother on June 6th, so today is Michael’s 18th birthday! It was a beautiful day – and everyone was in town because I was scheduled to be induced on June 7th. The contractions started, and being me, I ran several errands, returned a borrowed vacuum cleaner, [...]

Girls Night Out – Not Exactly What I Was Expecting

dance

When I got a text from a gal pal asking me if I wanted to go out dancing Friday night, I was giddy with excitement! But of course I do! We’ll go out to eat, gossip, wear cute clothes and lipstick. I need more gal-pal time, so the universe has sent me a sign to [...]

Healthy Chicken Salad | The Assembler’s Kitchen

healthy chicken salad

I’ve got a thing for fruit and nuts with protein in a main dish – I just think it’s super tasty. This healthy chicken salad is one of my favorite combos on the planet. I buy the nuts chopped and chicken cooked (sometimes even cut up already). Although a knife is required for the onions [...]

Slow Down | Wise Words by India Arie

voyage to india

I shuffled across this tune while walking to work, and BAM! I used to dance to this song, so I certainly listened to it many times. But I’ve never HEARD it like I did yesterday morning. I’ve listened to it over and over and have made Slow Down by India Arie my theme song for [...]