This young man had a birthday last week. He turned 20!
And he’s 6-4″. The Big Guy also has completed his trade school training as an electrical lineman and is in the process of finding his first “Adult” job. Considering the current job market of skilled trades, it shouldn’t take long.
Monday’s Music Moves Me
This week the theme at 4m is music from the movies. I am going to take my cue from Curious-As-A-Cathy and make my selections from a single film…Dirty Dancing.
I took social ballroom dancing in junior high and high school. I developed a love for music and dancing during those years. I still like both, but old age and a knee replacement ahs severely hampered my ability and desire to hit the dance floor, but not my love for a good dance beat.
These clips will take you back to a great movie and some of the songs will take you all the way back to the mid 50’s. Here we go.
Several months ago I announced that our oldest grand daughter and her husband were in the process of adopting the young man pictured above. That process is nearly complete and it’s almost like X-man has always been a part of the family.
As things sometimes happen, not long into the adoption process, our grand daughter found out she was expecting. Last week-end the gender reveal was held and our house and we have another great- grandson on the way. The newest family member will arrive in early January. It’s going to be a very Happy New Year. God is good!
Monday’s Music Moves Me
This week at 4M the theme is whatever music moves you. There are a lot of genres that move me in different ways, but in light of this announcement, I think it only appropriate to offer up a little praise and worship to our Creator for the blessing of a new family member.
Let’s start with a song honoring X-man and his entry into our family. His is a special blessing.
This is a freedom of choice week at 4M. A couple of weeks I featured an iconic female vocalist/musician from the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s in the person of Bonnie Raitt. Today I am going to focus my attention on a male singer/songer who’s music spans from 1964 to 2016. He has written songs for and preformed with virtually every major country music star in every decade during his career. He has a uniquely calming voice and a rhyth to his music that is his alone. Perhaps the biggest hit from legend Don Williams is about my hometown, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Don’s original recording of Tulsa Time is still a favorite in Tulsa.
As good as that original song is, there is an all-star video that I absolutely love and gives the song a whole new life.
And now, back to our regularly scheduled programming.
Lucy is our 6 year old American Cocker Spaniel. She is lovingly referred to as the “House Princess”. Our girl will turn 7 in December and while she still acts like a young pup, she really is a mature lady. Lucy is the center of entertainment and source of constant joy around our abode. She is the epitome of happiness that comes with four paws and a fur coat.
Monday’s Music Moves Me
This week the theme at 4M is to give honor to the Dog Days of Summer by posting songs about animals. For the first tune I am going to bend the rules a little and I use the photo above, of Lucy, for my inspiration. One could argue that Lucy is the short version of Lucille and that makes “Lucille” by Little Richard a song about animals…well, at least one cocker spaniel. Can I get a witness?
Honestly one could do a whole Beatles playlist that fits the theme, I Am The Walrus, Rocky Raccoon, Hey Bulldog, Blackbird, Bluejay Way, etc. I think I’ll go on a little discovery trip and try to locate tunes that are new to me. Let’s see how this goes.
This week at 4M is a freedom of choice week. We get to post any music we want, with or without a theme involved. I have always been a fan of the female vocalists of the 60’s & 70’s. Carol King, Linda Ronstadt, Carly Simon, Cher, Emmy Lou Harris, Cheryl Crow, and Rita Coolidge were just the best group ever. One of the most under appreciated artists from that era had her own band, which was an incredible feat for a woman in a male dominated business like rock music. I have been collecting a few of her vinyls lately and I am in love all over again with her voice and talent. Pull up a chair, turn up the volume, and give a listen to Bonnie Rait.
The theme for this week at 4M is Feature song titles with opposites ie black/white, night/day, etc Great creative, don’t stress it, just have fun! Idea lifted from Debbie at The Dog Lady’s Den, That’s a bit more difficult that it sounds especially if you’re trying not to pick to obvious opposite comparisons.
For the first comparison I am going to use earth and space. The first song comes from Sir Elton John and the obvious selection is Rocket Man.
And Carly Simon will bring us Back Down to Earth.
Any relationship would be better served if it was based on honesty and integrity. Elvin Bishop just asks, “Don’t You Lie to Me”.
Of course one of the easiest ways to spot an untruthful person is their “Lyin’ Eyes”.
Regardless of the circumstances that bring about an end to a relationship, the loneliness is real. We may realize that we Never Knew Lonely.
When God leads you to your soulmate and you can see the source of their love is the love found in Scripture…especially The Red Words.
Lyrics
The Bible says that we’re all equal I’ve seen times when that ain’t true ‘Cause I’ve been good, and I’ve been evil And I’ve been forgiven, too
I’ve learned that you can’t fight life I’ve learned the truth can set you free The one I love and most admire Is lyin’ right here next to me
She’s the best in conversation I’ve never seen her turn away She’s an open invitation Just like the Bible’s red words say
The red words cut the deepest The red words are the call The red words come from Jesus And they mean the most of all
She’d take a bullet for her children She’d give ’em all her last breath Always there and always willing Some mother’s love never rests
And I know black’s her favorite color ‘Cause without it there’s no depth She says she loves me like no other I think I know why Jesus wept
The red words cut the deepest The red words are the call The red words come from Jesus And they mean the most of all
Show some kindness to a stranger And be grateful for today Open up your family Bible And read what the red words say
Open up your family Bible And read what the red words say
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