A bonus of our current Covid-19 life is having the time to find an awesome cover of an old favorite — Chicago’s 25 or 6 to 4. Especially when you feel like you’re sitting in a jam session with extremely … Read more...
Music: NO DIRECTION by Rachael Yamagata
Songs resonate when they speak to us personally and capture a moment in time. While binge watching ONE SPRING NIGHT on Netflix, I became entranced by a song — NO DIRECTION by Rachael Yamagata — that played in the background. … Read more...
Music: Brad Paisley’s TICKS
It’s tick season — time for Brad Paisley’s TICKS song.
He claims it was about “having fun and the Country culture of courting.” Well, romance is in the eye of the beholder. Still, it is hard to imagine … Read more...
Music: Augustin Hadelich’s “Fantasy of the Cats”
We listen to music for a variety of reasons — to relax, to distract, to celebrate, to evoke a memory, to capture a moment, to alter our mood, to reflect our emotions, to enhance our brain functions…
But, have you … Read more...
Music: FURTHER by Black Lab
The only thing better than finding a song that speaks to a pivotal moment in our lives, is finding a band that continues to reconnect as we journey through life.
I didn’t know it at the time, but I first … Read more...
Martin Molin and the Musical Marble Machine
There is something so utterly fascinating about mechanical music machines. I don’t know what captivates me the most — whether it is the complex timing involved, the thousands of little intricacies and artistries, or the idea that so much thought, … Read more...
#ILookLikeA #GirlPower #Future
Seeing is believing! Especially when it comes to an #ILookLikeA #Girlpower #Future!
But today I found a little hope and inspiration in a wonderful video showing girls envisioning themselves as the current generation of movers and shakers.
Bravo to GoldieBlox. … Read more...
Music: LAY DOWN by Melanie Safka
If we learn nothing else from history it should be:
— Nothing is more valuable than love, more courageous than peace, or more precious than life. Hate, fear and greed hold us hostage to forces that drain our spirit, steal … Read more...
Music: JUST LIKE YOU WERE by Emma Worthington
I came across the song JUST LIKE YOU WERE by Emma Worthington on my twitter feed a few months back and was immediately captivated. The melody is lovely. Emma’s voice is sweet and clear. Her words, ones she wrote, quickly … Read more...
Cave Woman’s Musician of the Day: Cereus Bright
I’m stepping out of my comfort zone here. I write book reviews often enough. Those require some thought, but usually they aren’t terribly difficult. I have an easy time with those mostly because I write books myself. I can verbalize … Read more...
Music: FLY by Maddie and Tae
Teen sensations Maddie and Tae scored a #1 single last year with their brilliant, funny and feminist GIRL IN A COUNTRY SONG. Their new single, FLY is so lovely, the tears were rolling before I heard half the lyrics. FLY … Read more...
Music: ENOUGH by The Mrs
It’s well proven that if you repeat something often enough people will accept that “something” as a truth, even if it is actually a complete lie.
Every day, all day, and from every corner imaginable, we are bombarded by media … Read more...
Happy, With A Side of Happy
Nothing changes the mood of a moment
like receiving an unexpected smile.
Nothing changes the mood of an hour
like listening to your favorite songs.
Nothing changes the mood of the day
like — a mega dose of HAPPY?
And … Read more...
The Power In ONE VOICE Against Bullying
There is amazing power in the song “One Voice” and it’s message against bullying.
You hear it in the words written by 15 year-old New Zealand singer/song writer Nakita Turner as she tells the story of those who have been … Read more...
Merry Merry Up-Side-Down Christmas
I clearly remember going into gales of laughter as a child when seeing anyone talk while up-side-down. Chin talking is what they call it now. I don’t think we had a name for it then. And I don’t remember anyone … Read more...
Susan Boyle and Adapting to Change
All of nature and humanity is an evolutionary history of creating and adapting to change. Adapting is how we not only survive, but thrive.
The American people, in particular, have always excelled at adapting and thriving. At our core, we … Read more...