Just wanted to take the time out & thank the powers-that-be for providing such a wonderful life. As much as I’d love to take all the credit myself, I know I can’t.
I’ve always had a little help along the way from my family, my friends, a few co-workers, perfect strangers… they’ve all made an incredible difference in my life & I wouldn’t be able to find the door without them all.
The only thing I can really take credit for is a change of attitude, becoming more open to new experiences, and making a conscious decision to focus on what is most important to me in life. Tomorrow begins a whole new chapter. I’ve been waiting a long time for this. I’m right where I want to be & I wouldn’t change a thing.
I love this song… that’s really all I have to say about it!
“Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper
Lying in my bed I hear the clock tick,
And think of you
Caught up in circles confusion
Is nothing new
Flashback warm nights
Almost left behind
Suitcases of memories,
Time after
Sometimes you picture me
I’m walking too far ahead
You’re calling to me, I can’t hear
What you’ve said
Then you say go slow
I fall behind
The second hand unwinds
If you’re lost you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you I’ll be waiting
Time after time
If you’re lost you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you I’ll be waiting
Time after time
After my picture fades and darkness has
Turned to gray
Watching through windows you’re wondering
If I’m OK
Secrets stolen from deep inside
The drum beats out of time
If you’re lost you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you I’ll be waiting
Time after time
You said go slow
I fall behind
The second hand unwinds
If you’re lost you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you I’ll be waiting
Time after time
If you’re lost you can look and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you, I will be waiting
Time after time
I know, I know… I’ve said a thousand times that I hate country music. But, technically, this is a popsong by a predominantly country artist… so it’s still true. Right? Right. Anyway, it’s a good thing I love a rainy night, because I’m going to get one.
“I Love A Rainy Night” by Eddie Rabbitt
Well, I love a rainy night
I love a rainy night
I love to hear the thunder
Watch the lightning
When it lights up the sky
You know it makes me feel good
Well, I love a rainy night
It’s such a beautiful sight
I love to feel the rain
On my face
Taste the rain on my lips
In the moonlight shadow
Showers washed
All my cares away
I wake up to a sunny day
‘Cos I love a rainy night
Yeah, I love a rainy night
Well, I love a rainy night
Well, I love a rainy night
I love a rainy night
I love a rainy night
I love to hear the thunder
Watch the lightning
When it lights up the sky
You know it makes me feel good
Well, I love a rainy night
It’s such a beautiful sight
I love to feel the rain
On my face
To taste the rain on my lips
In the moonlight shadows
Puts a song
In this heart of mine
Puts a smile on my face every time
‘Cos I love a rainy night
Yeah, I love a rainy night
Ooh, I love a rainy night
Yeah, I love a rainy night
Showers washed
All my cares away
I wake up to a sunny day
‘Cos I love a rainy night
Yeah, I love a rainy night
Well, I love a rainy night
I love a rainy night
Well, I love a rainy night
You can see it in my eyes
Yeah, I love a rainy night
Well, it makes me high
Ooh, I love a rainy night
You know I do, yeah, yeah
I love a rainy night
One of my fave lesser known GENESIS songs… written by the fabulous Tony Banks.
“Evidence of Autumn” by Tony Banks of GENESIS
The girl from all those songs
Who made everything feel right
She came in like an angel, into your lonely life
And filling your world with light
Oh, and everybody told you “you’re oh so lucky”
Curtains part revealing a country scene
Clothed in green and brown
Evidence of autumn
And recent rain
On a winding lane, a byway
Walking on that road is a certain girl
In all the world the one
Guaranteed to move you and turn your head
When all’s been said and done
The girl from all those songs
Who made everything feel right
She came in like an angel, into your lonely life
And filling your world with light
Oh, and everybody told you “you’re oh so lucky”
The night is clear but cool
Ooh maybe dawn is breaking as you turn to find her gone
Then you see the note
Ooh you cannot believe it
And you think you’ll go insane…
But that was many years ago
And though the pain is dim
A something still remains
Though you hardly can recall
Her face or form
Her memory lingers on
Ooh she made everything feel right
She came in like an angel (in like an angel),
Into your lonely life (into your life)
And filling your world with light
Oh and everybody told you “you’re oh so lucky”
I will be keeping you all in my thoughts as you struggle to overcome the sadness and losses caused by the recent catastrophes in your region. I know that money can never replace your family members or special things of sentiment, but it will help you rebuild your cities. May G_d (the powers that be — or whatever diety you happen to believe in) be with you.
Signed,
A fellow human
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The Myanmar government reports place the official death toll at almost 23,000, but tens of thousands of people remain missing and unofficial reports suggest the death toll could rise as high as 100,000. The UN estimates that 1.5 million people are severely affected.
The 7.9 magnitude tremor, which was focused in China’s Sichuan Province, is estimated to have killed at least 19,500 people — and that toll is expected to rise dramatically as rescue teams continue to reach the most affected areas. In cities near the earthquake’s epicenter, thousands are buried under the rubble of collapsed buildings. At least 60,000 people are still missing.
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I've been thinking about our fortune
And I've decided that we're really not to blame
For the love that's deep inside us now
Is still the same
And the sounds we make together
Is the music to the story in your eyes
It's been shining down upon me now
I realize
Listen to the tide slowly turning
Wash all our heartaches away
We're part of the fire that is burning
And from the ashes we can build another day
But I'm frightened for your children
That the life that we are living is in vain
And the sunshine we've been waiting for
Will turn to rain
Listen to the tide slowly turning
Wash all our heartaches away
We're part of the fire that is burning
And from the ashes we can build another day
But I'm frightened for the children
That the life that we are living is in vain
And the sunshine we've been waiting for
Will turn to rain
When the final line is over
It's certain that the curtain's gonna fall
I can hide inside your sweet sweet love
For ever more
The first Genesis song I fell in love with… I could listen to it over and over — I think I will!
“Follow You, Follow Me” by GENESIS
Stay with me,
My love I hope you’ll always be
Right here by my side if ever I needed you
Oh my love
In your arms,
I feel so safe and so secure
Everyday is such a perfect day to spend
Alone with you
I will follow you will you follow me
All the days and nights that we know will be
I will stay with you will you stay with me
Just one single tear in each passing year
With the dark,
I see so very clearly now
All my fears are drifting by me so slowly now
Fading away
I can say
The night is long but you are there
Close at hand I’m better for the smile you give
And while I live
I will follow you will you follow me
All the days and nights that we know will be
I will stay with you will you stay with me
Just one single tear in each passing year there will be
Reading the news, I’m inclined to believe the Apocalypse is upon us. Earthquakes in the midwest, fires in California, hurricanes in New Orleans, tidal waves in Myanmar, constant discord between Israel and Palestine, 100 storey buildings obliterated in New York, a passenger plane crash in Brazil, democrats vs. republicans, dormant volcanoes suddenly coming to life..
All that aside, I’ve found a feeling that makes me just a little less selfish. I’ve never felt it before, and it’s driving me crazy. What could it be that makes me feel so wonderful — and so much like crap — all at the same time? I’m finally willing to give a little more of myself.
It’s either the Apocalypse or temporary insanity. Either way, I should probably just ride the wave, see what shore I land on, and try to enjoy what I can.
