Today’s Song of the Day (8-6-08)

My pick for Wednesday, August 6th, 2008 is: “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey

Who doesn’t love Journey??? That is one of the best bands ever to play…at least in my opinion. Journey has since reunited but without Steve Perry (the lead singer). Who could listen to Journey with anyone other than Steve Perry singing??? Not me. Enjoy this step back in time….

Today’s Song of the Day (8-4-08)

My pick for Monday, August 4th, 2008 is:  “Somebody” and “Love Needs A Holiday” by Reba McEntire

This is actually two songs in one video.  The first song is called “Somebody” and shows how the person that seems the most unlikely could actually be your soul mate.  At the end, you see who the two are that “hook up”.  The next song in this clip is “Love Needs A Holiday” which is a continuation of this same couple several years (and kids) later.  I love this video.  I totally claim this video for my life…it’s a stitch and so true for so many young couples I know.  All you parents out there will totally relate; make sure you watch for this second song.  It’s great…enjoy….!!!!!

Things About Obama That Make You Go Hmmmmm…

 

 

 

 

 

This one’s great…let’s see if you can tell what the producer of this video is trying to tie together in the last two minutes…

Here is one person’s hope for a “changed” United States if Barack Hussein Obama becomes president…scary!!! There is obscene language in this clip……

Can anyone say flip-flop?????

This is quite an intense video….

Today’s Song of the Day (8-3-08)

My pick for Sunday, August 3rd, 2008 is:  “Oh Mother” by Christina Aguilera

This song has a very special meaning for me as my mother, my brothers and I were all victims of my dad’s physical and emotional abuse.  My brave mom stayed with my dad through eighteen years of misery and pain before she was able to gather the strength and courage to leave the marriage.  It seems like it was another lifetime ago but yet my memories are as clear as what I ate for breakfast this morning.  When you are the victim of abuse, the emotional scars can wreak havoc on your daily life for the rest of your life.  I am so fortunate to have come out of my childhood mentally unscathed as I was still only 8 years old when my father finally left.  I can’t say the same for my brothers.  But I am so thankful that my mom had the courage to finally say enough is enough in an era when divorce was just not what it is today.  As a mother of three today, I often think about the abuse we all endured and try to put myself in my mom’s shoes.  What hell she must have been going through not knowing what was going to happen from moment to moment.  There is some irony though…my first marriage which was a huge mistake, I endured much emotional abuse.  I did not tell a soul for seven years.  I endured and endured and endured trying to be the best wife possible to my then husband.  But it wasn’t until he got physically abusive with me one morning on October 30, 1999 and I told him I wanted a divorce that evening.  I was silly enough to endure mental torment from the man but the moment he laid his hands on me, my whole childhood and the ramifications that my mother endured as a result of physical abuse was on the forefront of my mind that whole day.  But I took care of things that very evening and have a wonderful life now that I couldn’t have EVER imagined. 

I pray that you women out there who may be in vulnerable situations will have the strength to leave your abuser.  Physical abuse and emotional abuse are 100% intolerable.  As a matter of fact, right now I will tell you that the cyber stalker I have spoke of over the year is none other than my own flesh and blood…my own brother.  He is the nastiest, most vile, most self-tormented human being I have come across (even worse than my ex!)…as a result of my father’s abuse.  And to this day my own brother tries to cause me emotional harm from across the country several times a week.  But you can only be emotionally abused if you allow yourself to be.  You see, I own that power today. The power to say that I will not be victim of someone else’s misery. To say that I am strong in the woman I am today would be a complete understatement.  I am woman, hear me roar.  I am emotionally untouchable to those who would want to cause me harm.  After all that I have endured between my father and my ex-husband, I certainly will not be abused by my own brother as well.

I truly hope you enjoy this video and that this song touches you as it has me.  This particular video is from the first time Christina Aguilera sang this song before an audience.  She was very emotional while singing the song and had given a brief but very tearful explanation of the song before she started (which is not on this video).  Her father used to beat her and her mom up and he too was finally given the boot by her mother when Christina was eight years old.  And look at her now!!

Today’s Song of the Day (8-2-08)

My pick for Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 is:  “Pickin Wildflowers” by Keith Anderson

Keith Anderson is an under-appreciated, uber-talented country music artist.  “Pickin Wildflowers” was his first hit and where I fell hook, line and sinker for this up and coming artist.  He is a former professional baseball player and professional body builder.  But thank God he turned to his first love of writing and performing music so we all reap the benefits.  Enjoy….

Today’s Song of the Day (7-29-08)

My pick for Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 is:  “Lay Your Hands On Me” by Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi….awesome!!!  We went to their concert a couple of years ago and they put on a fantastic, high enery show.  The song “Lay Your Hands On Me” was never one I really cared for…until we saw them perform it live.  It is like night and day compared to the album version.  Richie Sambora ROCKS this song!!!!  Now this is one of my favorites of theirs…only the live version though.  You’ll see why…enjoy!!!

Today’s Song of the Day (7-28-08)

My pick for Monday, July 28th, 2008 is:  “Mr. Mom” by Lonestar

My husband and I love this video.  Only parents of more than one child will truly appreciate this song.  This video is so darn cute, clever, unique, hilarious and quite on the mark too.  Lonestar is a great under-recognized country group that we have enjoyed listening to for many years.  Enjoy this fun video!!!

Today’s Song of the Day (7-27-08)

My pick for Sunday, July 27th, 2008 is:  “One Hot Mama” by Trace Adkins

My husband and I just roar laughing when this video comes on because it so closely mirrors our situation.  I am constantly hard on myself when it comes to my looks.  I was pretty popular in high school, captain of the cheerleading squad for three years…my whole adult life I’ve been 5′7″ weighing in at 100 lbs.  I realize that is a bit underweight but three babies later and I am still trying to “fit into those jeans I wore when I was seventeen” like this song says…to no avail I might add!  I am completely freaked out about aging and all my time is wrapped up in my children (as it should be). I know I don’t look the same as I once did (this aging process must be God’s sense of humor). But my husband is constantly telling me he sees me so differently than how I see myself.  He is definitely not stingy when it comes to complimenting me and always tells me how beautiful I am (even when I know I’m at my worst…i.e. morning hair, possible visible drool when first waking up or those pesky zits that visit my chin once a month…oye!).  So when we first saw this video we were cracking up because how she sees herself is so how I see myself and how he sees her is so how my hounddog husband always says he sees me.  And I believe that is truly how he perceives me because after six years of marriage, he has been very consistent with making sure to tell me very complimentary things about myself…I should have a head the size of a hot air balloon with all his flattery! But in the end, no matter how I see myself, his perception is all that truly matters to me.  I am a lucky girl! Enjoy this video as we have!!!

Where Has The Time Gone????

Hot today...need a drink!

I just cannot believe August is next week!!! I feel like I’ve blinked once and half the summer whooshed by me. I have not blogged for a while so I thought I’d catch you up on things. Most excitedly, we have two new additions to our family. We recently purchased our house and received a new 6 week old yellow lab puppy as a housewarming gift. And then as we kept in close contact with the breeder, he would keep me updated on the remaining pups and send me pictures and so we drove down and purchased another from the litter. So Buddy and Boomer are the latest excitement in our house. Which was overdue because we recently had to put our 5 year old black lab to sleep after a diagnosis of cancer infestation throughout his poor little body. Buddy and Boomer have been so fun to be around and are our current entertainment. Just today as my sons were playing in the backyard, I watched the puppies dig in the sandbox for a full half hour and then plopped down and curled into each other and slept in that sandbox for an hour.

July is also a big month for us because of our family of five, three of our birthdays are in July. Two of my sons and mine. Of course as all us parents get older, our birthdays become non existent which is perfectly fine with me. However I know my hubby is up to something, he’s been shopping for me a couple of times already…hmmm…. Anyhew, we’ve had parties galore already. We decided to have a joint party for two of our sons (at their request) so that was LOTS of fun. We had a beautiful summer day with lots of kids jumping in the moon jump. We decided to grill because our caterer of the last ten years sold their business. So my husband was charred by the end of the day! Then when each of their birthdays came around, we of course had another mini party.

But the most wonderful event of the summer is that my youngest son is potty trained!! Woo hoo!!!! Between my two younger sons, we have been buying diapers for the last five years straight. And then what a wonderful surprise it was for me that once he was potty trained, he got to start summer camp along with his brothers. So for three days a week I have three hours to myself. Three glorious, wonderful, BUSY hours to myself. So you’d think I would relax, catch up on some of my reading and my writing, right? Wrong, I do the yard, go grocery shopping, catch up on paperwork, get the oil changed, get gas, go to the vet etc. I try and cram as much as I can into those three hours so I can spend the rest of my time as quality time with my boys.

But don’t fret, as busy as my days are, my nights are filled with news, news, news. I have been following all of the goings on with McCain and Obama and news around the world. I have so much in my head that I want to get out on to my blog but I just don’t have it in me to write for three hours tonight so I will choose the most current event which is the messiah, I mean Barack Hussein Obama’s trip to the Middle East. Wow, if any of you doubted that the media was leftist, your doubts may be put to rest. McCain went to Iraq and Afghanistan not so very long ago without hardly any reporting on the matter. But Barack Hussein Obama plans a trip and CBS’ Katie Couric, NBC’s Brian Williams and ABC’s Charlie Gibson are all like puppy dogs to their master. Following him around hoping for a treat. I wouldn’t be surprised if they start salivating at the very sight of him! It is quite stomach-turning. I just can’t believe that our American citizens are so naive to fall for this guy’s load of ka ka! I HAVE to believe that our citizens are smarter than that. I will be blogging about many events in the upcoming days, God willing! So happy summer fellow bloggers and friends. Be safe!!

Today’s Song of the Day (7-25-08)

My pick for Friday, July 25th, 2008 is:  “Turn The Page” by Bob Seger

This is one of my husband’s top favorite songs.  And Bob Seger he said was hands down the best concert he’s ever been to (and he’s been to dozens).  So this one’s for my hubby……