Saturday, December 30, 2006
Returning to MMHP...Okay... so the last week or so I have been really bad about the My Music Highway Project Schedule. With the holiday's, pregnancy, life, etc... I have not had time to keep up. So, my plans are to start the project back up on Saturday, January 6th. So, I am 2 wks behind.
Stay tuned for the next featured guest The Art of Getting By...
Hope you all forgive my neglect...
...and the music plays on!
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Monday, December 18, 2006
Echo9er and Lonestar... Need I Say More?
First off I must apologize to Echo9er for being late with his feature post. Life and pregnancy is really crazy right now. I am truly sorry.
Yes, Echo9er is my featured guest this week. I ran across Echo9er while reading Sgt Hook's blog about a year ago. When I first started reading Echo9er I automatically became hooked... hooked on this man's compassion for his love of country, love of family... love of mankind. A kind soul this man has through every word he writes... I am a lucky girl to have come in "contact" with Echo9er. Every time I read him I come away with a sense of compassion, pride and loyalty.
Everyone please welcome to My Music Highway Project... Echo9er!
1) What song has truly inspired/touched you? (Name of Artist and Song please)
Yes, Echo9er is my featured guest this week. I ran across Echo9er while reading Sgt Hook's blog about a year ago. When I first started reading Echo9er I automatically became hooked... hooked on this man's compassion for his love of country, love of family... love of mankind. A kind soul this man has through every word he writes... I am a lucky girl to have come in "contact" with Echo9er. Every time I read him I come away with a sense of compassion, pride and loyalty.
Everyone please welcome to My Music Highway Project... Echo9er!
1) What song has truly inspired/touched you? (Name of Artist and Song please)
-- Artist: Lonestar
-- Song: I'm Already There (Lyrics at the end of this message)
-- Song: I'm Already There (Lyrics at the end of this message)
2) How did it inspire/touch/ or change you?
-- I can't really say it inspired me. It touched and changed me in a way that reminds me of how important family is when separated.
-- As a career Military man, I spent many months away from my family. So as I listened to this song, I was reminded of those separations, and well, I understood that I was with them, even with hundreds of miles and oceans between us.
-- As a career Military man, I spent many months away from my family. So as I listened to this song, I was reminded of those separations, and well, I understood that I was with them, even with hundreds of miles and oceans between us.
3) What is one thing you wish for the future generations?
-- Understand the importance of family.
-- Understand the need to be there when you are needed, even if it is just a voice or an email.
-- Understand that being separated is not all bad, but rewarding upon return beyond measure.
-- Understand the need to be there when you are needed, even if it is just a voice or an email.
-- Understand that being separated is not all bad, but rewarding upon return beyond measure.
4) What is one "Project"/ "Charity" that is dear to your heart?
-- This one is tough. I have lost a couple of dear friends to cancer, so I believe in the Lance Armstrong Foundation. I believe in his positive influence on the people he has touched.
-- I lost both of my parents to Heart Disease and Diabetes, so naturally, I lean towards the work that the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association do in reseach, development, and treatments.
Thanks, Shayna. You are doing a great job.
David (Echo9er)
I'm Already There
He called her on the road
From a lonely cold hotel room
Just to hear her say I love you one more time
And when he heard the sound
Of the kids laughing in the background
He had to wipe away a tear from his eye
A little voice came on the phone
And said "Daddy when you coming home"
He said the first thing that came to his mind
I'm already there
Take a look around
I'm the sunshine in your hair
I'm the shadow on the ground
I'm the whisper in the wind
I'm your imaginary friend
And I know I'm in your prayers
Oh I'm already there
She got back on the phone
Said I really miss you darling
Don't worry about the kids they'll be alright
Wish I was in your arms
Lying right there beside you
But I know that I'll be in your dreams tonight
And I'll gently kiss your lips
Touch you with my fingertips
So turn out the light and close your eyes
I'm already there
Don't make a sound
I'm the beat in your heart
I'm the moonlight shining down
I'm the whisper in the wind
And I'll be there until the end
Can you feel the love that we share
Oh I'm already there
We may be a thousand miles apart
But I'll be with you wherever you are
I'm already there
Take a look around
I'm the sunshine in your hair
I'm the shadow on the ground
I'm the whisper in the wind
And I'll be there until the end
Can you feel the love that we share
Oh I'm already there
Oh I'm already
There
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This song is very inspiring... very beautiful... states that no matter how far away one can be from loved ones... ones heart always remains with them. Thank you for supporting this project, David.
...and the music plays on!
-- I lost both of my parents to Heart Disease and Diabetes, so naturally, I lean towards the work that the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association do in reseach, development, and treatments.
Thanks, Shayna. You are doing a great job.
David (Echo9er)
I'm Already There
He called her on the road
From a lonely cold hotel room
Just to hear her say I love you one more time
And when he heard the sound
Of the kids laughing in the background
He had to wipe away a tear from his eye
A little voice came on the phone
And said "Daddy when you coming home"
He said the first thing that came to his mind
I'm already there
Take a look around
I'm the sunshine in your hair
I'm the shadow on the ground
I'm the whisper in the wind
I'm your imaginary friend
And I know I'm in your prayers
Oh I'm already there
She got back on the phone
Said I really miss you darling
Don't worry about the kids they'll be alright
Wish I was in your arms
Lying right there beside you
But I know that I'll be in your dreams tonight
And I'll gently kiss your lips
Touch you with my fingertips
So turn out the light and close your eyes
I'm already there
Don't make a sound
I'm the beat in your heart
I'm the moonlight shining down
I'm the whisper in the wind
And I'll be there until the end
Can you feel the love that we share
Oh I'm already there
We may be a thousand miles apart
But I'll be with you wherever you are
I'm already there
Take a look around
I'm the sunshine in your hair
I'm the shadow on the ground
I'm the whisper in the wind
And I'll be there until the end
Can you feel the love that we share
Oh I'm already there
Oh I'm already
There
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This song is very inspiring... very beautiful... states that no matter how far away one can be from loved ones... ones heart always remains with them. Thank you for supporting this project, David.
...and the music plays on!
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Sunday, December 10, 2006
Throwing You a "Bone"...
I first met "Bone" several months ago through Pia. Pia was/is all the time bragging on her "Bone"... so, I finally took a look at his blog and was hooked by his beautiful writing. Folks... we will be paying to read his books one day. I love his serious side of writing... but then again, I love his humurous side as well. The way he writes... I can visualize everything I read. I am so glad I took the time and made that click on the link to his blog.
Everyone I am Throwing You a "Bone"... and insist on you playing fetch and Welcome to My Music Highway Project... "Bone" from the blog "If You Read Only One Blog This Year"...
1) What song has truly inspired/touched you? (Name of Artist and Song please)
Everyone I am Throwing You a "Bone"... and insist on you playing fetch and Welcome to My Music Highway Project... "Bone" from the blog "If You Read Only One Blog This Year"...
1) What song has truly inspired/touched you? (Name of Artist and Song please)
"Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning" by Alan Jackson
"Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)"
Alan Jackson
Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day
Out in the yard with your wife and children
Working on some stage in LA
Did you stand there in shock at the site of
That black smoke rising against that blue sky
Did you shout out in anger
In fear for your neighbor
Or did you just sit down and cry
Did you weep for the children
Who lost their dear loved ones
And pray for the ones who don't know
Did you rejoice for the people who walked from the rubble
And sob for the ones left below
Did you burst out in pride
For the red white and blue
The heroes who died just doing what they do
Did you look up to heaven for some kind of answer
And look at yourself to what really matters
I'm just a singer of simple songs
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell you
The difference in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith hope and love are some good things he gave us
And the greatest is love
Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day
Teaching a class full of innocent children
Driving down some cold interstate
Did you feel guilty cause you're a survivor
In a crowded room did you feel alone
Did you call up your mother and tell her you love her
Did you dust off that bible at home
Did you open your eyes and hope it never happened
Close your eyes and not go to sleep
Did you notice the sunset the first time in ages
Speak with some stranger on the street
Did you lay down at night and think of tomorrow
Go out and buy you a gun
Did you turn off that violent old movie you're watching
And turn on "I Love Lucy" reruns
Did you go to a church and hold hands with some stranger
Stand in line and give your own blood
Did you just stay home and cling tight to your family
Thank God you had somebody to love
I'm just a singer of simple songs
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell you
The difference in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith hope and love are some good things he gave us
And the greatest is love
I'm just a singer of simple songs
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell you
The difference in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith hope and love are some good things he gave us
And the greatest is love
The greatest is love
The greatest is love
Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day
2) How did it inspire/touch/ or change you?
It seemed to speak to so much of what I felt on 9/11. One of several songs that still is able to bring me to tears when I listen to it all the way. I could have put any of those as the answer to number one.
3) What is one thing you wish for the future generations?
The ability to think for themselves, the courage to do so, and the belief that it can and will make a difference.
4) What is one "Project"/ "Charity" that is dear to your heart?
Anything to do with children gets me.________________________
I am a huge Alan Jackson fan... actually we have seen him a lot around the Franklin, TN area here lately because his daughter plays basketball and he has been going to a good bit of her game. He is a quite individual but a very gracious man to his fan. I honestly can never get through that song... I have to turn it. It is a very beautiful song... and so real of how many felt that day and days after. Thank you, Bone, for helping support this project.
... and the music plays on!
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Saturday, December 02, 2006
No Place Like Wonderland or Not...
I am tickled all shades of the rainbow to have as this weeks "My Music Highway Project's" Special Guest... the one... the only... Alice/Cooper (or whatever she wants to be called today) from the fabulous blog of "Wonderland or Not"!Wonderland or Not was one of the first blogs I came across when I ventured out into the blogging world. After reading her blog... I was floored to find out how young this "starlet" was. Alice/Cooper has a way of making any one of any age think about the world, politics, society, family, etc... She clearly speaks her mind... and really could careless if one agrees with her or not. I always love that about a person... "no beating around the bush... straight to the point..."
All of the above aside... I have come to know her as one of the sweetest "Alice/Cooper's" I have ever "known"... :)
Everyone Please WELCOME... Alice/Cooper from "Wonderland or Not"...
1) What song has truly inspired/touched you?
That has to be one of the hardest questions ever because there are so many songs. Listening to an untitled Coltrane piece when I was in middle school changed me.
2) How did it inspire/touch/ or change you?
The Coltrane changed me changed me because it made me see that music without lyrics could talk; it could make you feel just by sounds.
3) What is one thing you wish for the future generations?
Do you have a soap box ready?
Social justice, an equal baseline of equality in regard to education, educational opportunity and healthcare; it is incredible how far away we are from that in this country.
We are not ever going to live in a world where everyone is the same.
Thank God.
There are going to be different levels of motivation, different IQ's, different desires but I think that everyone, regardless of where they come from and who they are, should have an access to equal quality education, ( that should be a given ), equal and quality healthcare, and equal quality representation in the legal system.
4) What is one "Project"/ "Charity" that is dear to your heart?
IRC – they do what has to be done and are managed well. But locally several times over the last few years I have worked teaching art to kids who were disadvantaged either economically, by disabilities of some kind, or troubled. I have worked with all groups and I think that one thing that kids (who are either mentally or physically disabled, economically disadvantaged or labeled troubled) often have not had the chance to do is explore these parts of themselves. It is joyful to watch and teach all these kids. I miss it doing it this summer as I have done it somewhere over the past several years either in Maryland or RI.
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Alice/Cooper... some of the most inspiring music has no lyrics. Thank you for supporting this project and keep on Rockin'!!!
...and the music plays on!
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