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Archives for December, 2008

12/31 Happy New Year, ABBA

Posted by  on Wednesday, December 31st 2008     

‘Happy New Year’ sung by ABBA Ringing in the New Year! May we hold thoughts of Peace, Love, Happiness and Prosperity for all in 2009 and always. We are One… one family, one society, one world… beloved Humanity. Beautiful diversity… perfect symmetry! ABBA, Song: Happy New Year, Album: Super Trouper (1980) Label: Epic, TV performance: [...]

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On-line Dating: An Adventure

Posted by  on Tuesday, December 30th 2008     

When I finally embraced being an-almost-40-year-old divorcee, my main concern was how I could possibly find anyone I would find interesting intellectually, sexually, and emotionally. My marriage had been such that I was shut down both emotionally and sexually–my friends couldn’t understand why I no longer even felt comfortable hugging them–I, who had been the [...]

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12/30 You are Loved (Don’t Give Up)

Posted by  on Tuesday, December 30th 2008     

‘You are Loved’ performed live by Josh Groban Lovely song of hope. I posted this today for all of those who are struggling. The Holidays often are a stretch, this year perhaps more. Know ‘you are loved’. Josh Groban, Song: You are Loved (Don’t Give Up), Album: Awake (2006), Label: Reprise / WEA.   Love, [...]

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12/29 Allah Knows, Zain Bhikha

Posted by  on Monday, December 29th 2008     

‘Allah Knows’ by Zain Bhikha with Dawud Wharnsby Beautiful, sweet and heartfelt. Brought tears, I feel a reaching out and God moving through words, voices, music and harmony… wow! Lovely! Zain Bhikha with Dawud Wharnsby, Song: Allah Knows, Album: Allah Knows (2006), Label: Jamal Records, Video: Jamal Records. Today is Al-Hijra, Islamic New Year the [...]

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12/28 Ave Maria – Sumi Jo

Posted by  on Sunday, December 28th 2008     

‘Ave Maria’ Caccini sung by Sumi Jo Sweet, clear, magnificent performance. I can feel her heart as she sings praise and worship to Divine Mother – Mary… Ave Maria. Glorious! Sumi Jo, Song: Ave Maria, Album: Prayers (2001), Label: Erato (Warner Classic), Video: Warner. Composed by: Giulio Caccini. Giulio Caccini born Oct 8, 1551 in [...]

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12/27 Ding Dong Merrily On High

Posted by  on Saturday, December 27th 2008     

‘Ding Dong Merrily On High’ performed by Celtic Woman Happy, joyous and celebratory. A wonderful rendition with a Celtic feel. Glorious! Celtic Woman, Song: Ding Dong Merrily On High, Album: A Christmas Celebration (2006), Label: Manhattan Records. Performed live at A Christmas Celebration 2007 in Helix Center in Dublin, Ireland aired on PBS. Words: George [...]

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12/26 Yamoré, Happy Kwanzaa

Posted by  on Friday, December 26th 2008     

‘Yamoré’ – Salif Keita with Cesária Évora, music video Powerful, moving, sultry and poignant. Song about love and life by two African greats… wow… I love it. Magic! Salif Keita with Cesária Évora, Song: Yamoré, Album: Moffou (2002), Recorded at Les Studios De La Seine, Paris, France between July 15 & December 14, 2001. Label: [...]

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12/25 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

Posted by  on Thursday, December 25th 2008     

‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen’ sung by Libera Wonderful, sweet and full of light. Loved hearing these singing angels. Beautiful! Libera, song: ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen’, album: Angel Voices 3 (1997), label: Music Club, distributor: Sony, video: TV morning show (I could find nothing else about the source of the video). Words and music: [...]

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12/24 O Holy Night, Merry Christmas

Posted by  on Wednesday, December 24th 2008     

‘O Holy Night’ sung by Mariah Carey Amazing, inspired, WOW! I can feel Spirit moving through Mariah and all her back up singers and the room. Whew! I love this rendition… it gives me chills and brings tears. Mariah Carey, Song: O Holy Night, album: Merry Christmas (1994), label: Sony, Official Music Video by: Columbia/Sony [...]

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12/23 Winter Wonderland, Andy Williams

Posted by  on Tuesday, December 23rd 2008     

‘Winter Wonderland’ performed by Andy Williams and his brothers Wonderful, happy and joyful. I remember watching Andy William’s Christmas Shows when I was a child. It was part of our Christmas tradition for years. Loved finding and sharing this jewel with you. Andy Williams and the Williams’ Brothers, Song: Winter Wonderland, DVD TV Special re-release: [...]

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