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Gratitude Day – June 2024
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My friend John recommended, Free Money by Patti Smith. John was engaged to my sister-in-love, Joy when she was killed in 1984 by a drunk driver.
John writes,
Continue reading“I hear it as the cry of a young dreamer who wishes for a better life, for herself and her lover. If only we can “find a ticket, win the lottery…” She’s not singing about greed – free money means freedom from the grind of never having enough to lead a full life. She wants to be generous, adventurous: “I’d take that money, buy you things you never had…” She’s searching for love and meaning and freedom.
“While it would be several years from first hearing this song until I met Joy, this song could have been an anthem for us while we were dreaming together.
“‘…our troubles would be gone…'”
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Gratitude today to a dear friend, Ali, for recommending this legendary song. Ali writes, “Don’t have just one song. Currently the song I hear the most in my neighborhood, which I have always enjoyed, is One Love Bob Marley.”
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Special thanks to VG for sharing this joyful song. “I listened to the…song many times. I like the music beat of this song….also lyrics.”
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My mom chose this song because she misses my dad every day. ♥
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Today’s lyric love letter is from Manuel, who writes, “It’s been important in my life.” Thank you. ♡
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“My niece had just been diagnosed with throat cancer and this one hit me hard for all the young people who we lose too soon. (She is now cancer free btw and living her best life) so this one has a happy ending!” -Liz
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Continue readingJuneteenth: “A promise of freedom, liberty and opportunity, not for some but for all. In many ways the story of Juneteenth and of our nation is a story of our ongoing fight to realize that promise.”” -Madam Vice President Kamala Harris
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A Meet Cute featuring Sade. I love this story. Thank you, Carole!
Continue reading“Here’s my favorite song that stopped me in my tracks when I first heard it. It reminds me of when I first met my hubby. I was only age 17 & was out watching live music at the Sugar Shack with my roommate Susie. He asked me to dance. Although I was dating two other guys I said yes. Then over the next few months ended up dropping the other two guys to date him exclusively. Later we were married and while birthing our two babies I played Sade in the delivery room.” -Carole
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Thank you, John Olander for recommending this beautiful, soulful song. When I asked John why this song meant so much to him, he wrote:
Continue readingI had a lot of slightly older boys who mentored me in sports when I was younger. We used to always sing it together. As I have matured and gotten well, it is a good mantra. Don’t be afraid to help others and don’t be afraid to ask for help either.
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