Songs from the way back machine are sooth my soul

Amy Grant "The Me That Remains" listen and watch here

"Bye-Bye" by Jo Dee Messina listen and watch here

"Changes" by David Bowie listen here

Don Williams' "You're My Best Friend" listen and watch here

England Dan & John Ford Coley's "Nights Are Forever Without You"

 "For Good" Performed by Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel listen here

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"Gone, Gone, Gone" by Phillip Phillips listen and watch here

"Have You Ever Seen the Rain" by Creedence Clearwater Revival

"I Don't Wanna Cry" by Mariah Carey

"Just doesn't matter, it Just doesn't matter, it Just doesn't matter..." ~ Meatballs 1979 check it out here

Kelly Clarkson's "Breakaway" still so fitting today 15 March 26

"Look After You" by The Fray listen here

Me on West Broad Street School steps 1971 :)

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"Noise / Livin' rent free in my head / Heaven finds me in a still small voice / And it sounds like grace instead. You remind me who I am / When I look in the mirror and I'm not so sure / Lord, I don't wanna listen to the lies anymore... I don't belong to the lies I belong to you / And that's the Truth" lyrics of "Truth" by Megan Woods here

“One can never change the past, only the hold it has on you, and while nothing in your life is reversible, you can reverse it nevertheless.” ~ Merle Shain

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P!nk's "Trustfall" listen and watch here 

 "Quality of Life: Part Two" The Big C S4:E2 "I get to quit. You don't." ❤️ listen to the music that was playing here

"Reason To Believe" by Rod Stewart

"Strong Enough to Bend" by Tanya Tucker 1988 listen here

"Truth" by Megan Woods here

Unnerving...

 Vanessa Colton's "A Thousand Miles" 

1972

"eXperiencing what I want for the story of my life! ~ Dear Friend 17 March

"Your Song" by Elton John came out in 1971, but for me will always be 1977 Kevin Higgins

Zac Brown Band's "Butterfly" featuring Dolly Parton listen here 

Processing Emotions - again...

Against The Wind (Live) by Noah Cyrus listen here on SirusXM Coffee House 1 Mar 26

"Believe in your ability to fortify yourself today, despite what the world puts in your path." p. 67 March 4 Dear Friend

"Confidence us crafted over time, through personal connectionand practiced resilience." p. 67 March 4 Dear Friend 

Don't Let The Bastards (Get You Down)

Eternal Echoes by John O'Donohue is the perfect book for me to pick up again today. 8 March 2026

Florence + the Machine "Shake It Out"

Giver / Taker by Kacey Musgraves

"Happiness isn't dependent on your circumstances; It's a product of your relationship with yourself. It's the result of self-love and self-respect cultivated over time. It builds from a steady practice of contentment as you train yourself to look for the magic all around you, trusting it's always there." p. 65 Dear Friend

"I'm finally movingc changing my direction.  The Idea of it makes me feel Indestructible." p. 210

Justin Moore ft. Dierks Bentley listen here. Thank you, Christine M. Law

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"Knee-jerk reactions and impulses, letting myself say [and do] whatever comes to mind..." p. 70 March 7 Dear Friend 

"Life will throw curveballs in your path, but if you stay open and curious,  those curveballs can become gateways to a new level of awareness and knowledge. " p. 67 March 4 Dear Friend 

"Make peace with who you are... " March 8, Simple Abundance 

Natasha Bedingfield "Today is Where Your Book Begins" March 6, 2026 page a day calendar listen, watch, and feel the song here 

"Ordinary moments that become extraordinary from a distance. " p. 145 Comfort & Joy by Kristin Hannah 

"Questioning everything, feeling assuredof nothing." p. 67 March 4 Dear Friend

"Release the relationships that harm your mental health..." p. 67 March 4 Dear Friend 

"Simplicity gains importance in our lives as we begin to make peace with ourselves...tge teal thing is finally ready to be revealed." ~ March 8 Simple Abundance 

"Take tiny steps toward your goals and dreams... follow through... Trust in yourself..." p. 67 March 4 Dear Friend

"Uneven steps, tender turns, and wild-hearted wonderings." ~ Helen Hallows' An invitation to be brave and vulnerable Mar 2

Video by Pam Zagarenski see "Z"

"We're All Alone" by Boz Scaggs Sunday, March 1 2026

"eXistenial question: who are you? p. 66 March 3 Dear Friend

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"You step into the Road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to." J. R. Tolkien qtd. Part One Comfort & Joy by Kristin Hannah 

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End of February 2026 More snow, and books :)

Accept Life's Little Nudges" ~ Dear Friend February 19

"Because pursuing your dreams is an act of Bravery in a world filled with doubt and criticism." ~ Dear Friend February 20

"Culivate a deeper understanding and perspective" ~ Dear Friend February 15

"Each Day Is A Gift...Embrace true, healthy positivity"  ~ Dear Friend

Fergie's "Big Girls Don't Cry" listen here

Gut Goes right back to February 2008

Haircut!! Yes! Yay!! Thank you, Patty 💇‍♀️

"It's Okay To Disagree" ~ Dear Friend February 16

Jamie, Edith, and June came into the library today! Sunday, 22 Feb 26 So glad I agreed to fill in

"Let Hope Move You" p.50 ~ Dear Friend

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Our culture Often glorifies Our ability to multitask... making us feel scattered and overwhelmed... p. 64 Dear Friend

Professor Wormbog in Search for the Zipperump-a-zoo 

"Quiet settles in between us, turns awkward." p. 55 ~ Comfort & Joy by Kristin Hannah 

Reading... finally 📖📚

Snow ❄️ lots and lots of Snow ❄️ 🙄 

"Thundersnow Strikes Again" Thank you, Jim Cantore ☺️ watch here

"Unabashed love" p. 86 "Uncontainable "like a storm wave breaking over the beach." p. 139   ~ Comfort and Joy by Kristin Hannah 

Venture out... FriluftsliV Chapter 2 of The Scandinavian Guide to Happiness

"We are so accustomed to overextending ourselves and caring for others, but rarely do we take time to ask ourselves what we need..."

eXperiment with staying in the Present moment,  limiting attention to one thing at a time." p. 64 Dear Friend

You [Jackie Law] are worthy of care and compassion, and You never need an explanation for prioritizing Your well-being!" p.60  ~ Dear Friend

"Zipperump-a-zoo in Professor Wormbog and his search for the Zipperump-a-zoo" p. 54 ~ Comfort & Joy by Kristin Hannah