25 Aug 2015
Photo courtesy of The Tulgey Wood In the inspiring theme song, “Reach Up,” composed exclusively for the 2015 Special Olympics, singer and songwriter Siedah Garrett says “the whole world is here standing for you, to witness and cheer and support you.” She spreads further sunshine and optimism as she concludes, “there ain’t nothing we can’t…
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Never one to mince words, Jimmy Buffet gets right to the point in his blockbuster hit from his 1977 album of the same name, “Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes.” He reflects on the brevity of life as he considers taking off for a weekend to try and recall the whole year…and then wonders where…
Read the Article28 Jul 2015
Remember the scene from the 1950’s sitcom “I Love Lucy” where Lucy and Ethel try their hand at being assembly line workers in a chocolate factory? Initially, the job seems like a breeze as they carefully wrap each chocolate on the belt, but chaos quickly ensues as they fall behind in their efforts and the…
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In his 2003 single “Be The Rain,” Neil Young challenged us to “be the ocean when it meets the sky.” Confident that “you can make a difference if you really try,” he rallied us to the cause when he sang, “we got a job to do, we got to save the planet for another day.”…
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Photo by Charlotte Carey Photography In her 1993 inspirational ballad, “Hero,” Mariah Carey gives us reason to pause and consider that sometimes “a hero comes along, with the strength to carry on and you cast your fears aside and you know you can survive.” With our country’s Independence Day upon us, it’s always a good time…
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