I believe Labor Day is SUPPOSED to celebrate the working people in our country. And when I think of a current artist who celebrates the working class, I think of Bruce Springsteen. I’ve included him before in my Motivational Music Mondays (see the link below). Here are things that I love about Bruce Springsteen, besides … More Motivational Music Monday: Labor Day Edition
As I said last week, one of the greatest things I’ve done in the past few weeks was to watch the DPAC/Broadway Touring production of the latest revival of The Wiz. It is actually a great metaphor for our times. In The Wizard of Oz, things start out pretty dark (in the movie, black and … More Motivational Music Monday: The Wiz Edition 2
A week ago from last Saturday, my son and I went to DPAC (Durham Performing Arts Center) to see the Broadway traveling cast version of the latest revival of The Wiz. It was GREAT! Honestly, among all the shows this year, this was the only one that had as the razzle-dazzle and talent on both … More Motivational Music Monday: The Wiz Edition
Today’s song was inspired by my son, who this week was telling me how cool, underappreciated, and revolutionary he thought this song was…even though it came out 33 years before he was born. I agreed with him. And then I remembered that the composer and producer of the song died last month. So it seemed … More Motivational Music Monday: Forever No.1 Edition
This Friday is the 4th of July–our annual celebration of our declaration of Independence from the rule of kings. So of course today’s song is an anthem to our country and to our freedom. Enjoy!
I just think this is such a sweet song, featuring national treasure Dick Van Dyke on his 99th birthday. It’s how we would all love to see the men in our lives age. My father is dead now, but he was fit and active into his 90s, for which we were grateful. So this is … More Motivational Music Monday: Father’s Day Edition
I was talking to a young adult earlier today who said he was depressed because he thought everything in US politics today was “rancid.” I get it. As I write this on Sunday evening, federalized National Guard officers are throwing tear gas canisters at peaceful protesters in Los Angeles. But I told him (just as … More Motivational Music Monday: No Kings Day Edition
Wow, here we are in June already. June is a month based in love (especially weddings) and accomplishments (high school graduations, sports competitions, musical and dance recitals, etc.). But since 1999, it has also been the official Gay Pride Month (expanding into LGBTQ+ population). While I identify as a female cisgender, I am an ally … More Motivational Music Monday: Pride Edition
This song is different that most of this songs I post for Motivational Music Monday. It is not lively and upbeat. Instead, the music is dirge-like and the lyrics make me cry. But I do think it is important to remember that his holiday WAS NOT created to celebrate the opening of swimming pools for … More Movitational Music Monday: Memorial Day Edition
Yesterday at our Spiritual Center, we had the always delightful Rev. Amy Steinberg as a guest speaker. Amy is always full of energy and enthusiasm and combines her skill as a musician, visual artist, and writer with her deep spiritual insight as a New Thought “mini-star.” It was a wonderful service. I encourage you to … More Motivational Music Monday
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