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Our Father Who Art in Heaven, Farris be His Name R.I.P. Poppy I Love You

By CHERI ROBERTS Our father had a way with words he’d craft his thoughts with care. His stories told, both new and old, were meant for us to share. Rhyming … Continue reading

February 16, 2016 · 8 Comments

Goodbye…

Saying goodbye to someone you love is a little like dying, especially if that person held a significant place in your life. Letting go is the hardest thing in the world, … Continue reading

November 8, 2014 · 6 Comments

What She Said!

Once in a while a song comes along that stops me dead in my tracks; giving me chills with it’s clarity and message. This is one of those songs. The message … Continue reading

September 9, 2014 · 3 Comments

Various Stages…of Madness

I heard a great song today and wanted to share it with you. It is by a band called, “Great Lake Swimmers” and the song is called, “Various Stages”. I … Continue reading

February 4, 2014 · 2 Comments

Twisted Tuesday’s Mix-Tape: Bust a Move!

Music that makes someone want to dance is subjective to each individual. In other words, we all react differently to music, lyrics…beats. Some of us have more rhythm than others … Continue reading

January 21, 2014 · 19 Comments

Secret Places and the “Night Train”

I am not the biggest country music fan in the world. I don’t hate it, but it’s iffy as to which songs I like, which I tolerate and which I … Continue reading

January 16, 2014 · Leave a comment

Twisted Tuesday’s Mix-Tape: Best Songs I Heard in 2013

Sometimes old songs can be new, just as new songs can be [or become] old. It’s all about perspective. It’s not whether you have actually heard a song before, it’s … Continue reading

January 14, 2014 · 9 Comments

Radio Days: Whoa Nelly (Furtado that is)

My oldest daughter is a “Leap Year” baby so, every year that wasn’t a “Leap Year”, we would celebrate her birthday on whichever weekend fell at the end of February. … Continue reading

December 17, 2013 · 2 Comments

Twisted Tuesday’s Mix-Tape: The Color of Music

How about some NON-holiday music wrapped in holiday color? I discovered I loved Blue October after I dug into the deeper cuts on their CDs. This song is one of … Continue reading

December 17, 2013 · 14 Comments

Radio Days: That One Time When Country Music Star, Joe Nichols, “Attacked” Me

OK, so I lied, country music star Joe Nichols did not attack me however; I do have a picture of the two of us together where it looks like I … Continue reading

December 13, 2013 · 2 Comments

Twisted Tuesday’s Mix Tape: Addicted to You

Sometimes in life we come across a person or a love that locks and loads our hearts so thoroughly we can never “let go” even if both parties have technically … Continue reading

December 10, 2013 · 10 Comments