Music And Me

1800flowers and the Color of Love

2010-02-10T12:41:00.000-08:00

It may be winter, and there may be snow on the ground, but there is magic in the air. It's February folks, and that means love, candy, and flowers. No one does flowers better, and easier than 1800Flowers, and I love getting the beautiful vases and packages they have. Keepsake vases or utilitarian ones like coffee mugs are great because they remind me all year long of the special feeling I had when I got it. That's what Valentine's Day is all about, right? Remembering the feeling of love, you have for that special someone.

If I had to pick a favorite flower, and it's hard, I'd pick roses. I suppose roses are everyone's favorite flowers when it comes to love, and they are an overall favorite for most in all categories. There is something special about a rose. They are delicate, yet hardy at the same time. They come in a huge variety of colors, and even shapes, and they smell exquisite. What I find the most intriguing about roses is the fact that each color has a special, traditional meaning that goes along with it. We're almost all familiar with red for love, but all of the colors tells the recipient something special. One thing's for sure, you better know the meaning of the color before you send them or you may end up in hot water.

Rednecks and Water

2010-02-10T12:39:00.000-08:00

Looking for some music to listen to when I go boating this summer (yeah, already thinking of warm weather while there is 6 inches of snow on the ground) and found this. It is particularly fitting:

2009-06-29T07:40:00.001-07:00

Funny videos

2009-05-24T23:08:00.000-07:00

Speaking of spiritually uplifting, I was on my way home from my niece's bridal shower today and heard this song by Alabama. I've heard it before but it was still as uplifting as ever.

Revitalizing Spiritual Strength with Renew International

2009-05-24T22:58:00.000-07:00

RENEW International is an important organization to the Roman Catholic Ministries especially in this day and age when devotion is often tested to its limits. They provide programs that help many diocese in the United States revitalize their members, and the spiritual leaders of those diocese strengthen their resolve and abilities in their communities. In a time when the challenges that face the ministry develop from ever angle what Renew International accomplishes is a breath of fresh air.

Along with their US efforts RENEW International provides programs and materials all around the world in 23 countries. It is easy, at times to read, or watch, the news and feel disheartened by what is happening in the world around us, and also, at times within our spiritual communities, but that is what makes knowing an organization like RENEW International is out there combating those problems and giving us new hope for a more powerful and stronger Catholic community.

2009-05-24T22:51:00.000-07:00

I was at a rodeo Saturday and they played this rap, it knocked me over I loved it. Hope you enjoy it too.

Grammys

2009-02-09T12:01:00.000-08:00

I watched the Grammy's last night--yes I did. For me that was an accomplishment in and of itself because I generally dislike award shows of any kind. Performances have truly lacked luster in any award show in the past decade but none more noticeably'to me' than with the Grammy's. There were a couple of notable exceptions but for the most part I could have gladly done without any of the entertainment during that show. The only one I really did like was 'Stay' by Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland.

Adele, best new performer gave a lackluster, deadpan performance. Luckily for her Nettles joined her on stage and showed her how to show emotion while you sing.M.I.A, although a great singer, showed some rather overly produced baby exposure in an ugly tight fitting dress. I'm surprised she did manage to sing well with all that baby pressure. I'm just glad she didn't go into labor right there on the stage.

Expose Yourself

2009-01-26T11:29:00.001-08:00

I was going to post about a particular music video I watched a few weeks ago but I couldn't find it again on YouTube. It can be difficult to find something if you forget to favorite it, save it, bookmark it, or other means of keeping the link. What I did notice however is how many of the embed codes have been disabled on music videos. That is sad. I mean the videos are out there so why not let them be posted and talked about elsewhere? That's one of the cool things about the whole YouTube set up and other videos are able to be shared and spread. Let go of the embeds, it's good exposure if you're going to expose yourself anyway!

Welcome

2009-01-23T07:43:00.000-08:00

Welcome to my new blog. I have several but this blog is dedicated to my great love of music--old and new, of every style.