Musical Monday: Nearly Forgot My Broken Heart

  In light of the s**t-storm of the weekend, my heart feels utterly broken.  Chris Cornell’s song, “Nearly Forgot My Broken Heart” pretty much sums up my feelings. How? Why? How? Why? How? Why? are the questions that are bouncing around my head and broken heart. “Nearly Forgot My Broken Heart” – Chris Cornell Every time… Continue reading Musical Monday: Nearly Forgot My Broken Heart

Musical Monday: Journey Don’t Stop Believin’

Musical Monday: Journey Don’t Stop Believin’ Journey is one of those classic rock bands that ignites energy through its songs and into thousands of its listeners. Every time I hear one of their songs, I GO.RIGHT.BACK. to the 80s.  ‘Don’t Stop Believing’ is one of Journey’s top hits and of course one of my favorites because… Continue reading Musical Monday: Journey Don’t Stop Believin’

Musical Monday: Jimmy Fallon & The Roots

Jimmy Fallon & The Roots Happy Monday!  There is absolutely NO WAY that you can’t have a fabulous day  if you watch these videos of Jimmy Fallon and the Roots with various musical performers.  The BEST PART?  All are played with CLASSROOM INSTRUMENTS.  It really and truly and positively does not get better than this!… Continue reading Musical Monday: Jimmy Fallon & The Roots

Musical Monday: Shake It Out

Shake It Out by Florence and the Machine is one of my fave songs in general, but especially to run to.  I had the great good fortune to see her perform at the Santa Barbara Bowl . I swear that she literally floated across the entire stage — back and forth she went. At one point… Continue reading Musical Monday: Shake It Out

Musical Monday: My Sisters and Brothers

Last week a dear friend’s husband died suddenly. Of a heart attack.  Yes, it is as tragic as it sounds. I am devastated. We are all devastated.  I’ll be writing more about it, specifically the grief process, but in the meantime, part of this beautiful Jerry Garcia song is being included in his obituary.  We… Continue reading Musical Monday: My Sisters and Brothers

Musical Monday: Holiday Playlist

Here are my all-time favorite Christmas Holiday songs in my holiday playlist.  I have to admit that I was a little befuddled when the Christmas songs started on the radio before Thanksgiving.  BUT, the day after Thanksgiving, I was ALL IN.  These songs are my Silver Lining of the busy-ness of the season and I have them playing in my… Continue reading Musical Monday: Holiday Playlist

Musical Monday: KT Tunstall Suddenly I See

Happy Monday!  Hope that you had a wonderful weekend! On Saturday, I had the great and wonderful and amazing opportunity to meet KT Tunstall. She generously donated her time and talent to the Dream Foundation Gala. As one of the Co-chairs of the event, I am especially appreciative! We had the opportunity to have dinner the… Continue reading Musical Monday: KT Tunstall Suddenly I See