Saturday’s Songs – Supernova by Ray LaMontagne, White Lies by Max Frost, Valerie by Amy Winehouse
I was driving to a friend’s house one evening last week. At last it felt as if summer might come this year. It was a gorgeous evening, the brilliant sun casting a golden glow, and yet my mood was down. The friend I was visiting has lived near me for over 40 years and she’s moving away, far away, in a few days. No more meeting up for lunch or dinner. I’ve been back and forth to her house to help her pack. Mostly, I’ve been cherishing the time with her.
I wanted to cheer up before I arrived at her house. I didn’t want to bring her down into my mood! I want her to be excited about her move.
The music gods must have heard the yearnings of my heart – so they guided me to some fabulous upbeat dance music on my car radio! And, as I drove along, I sang and seat-danced my way to cheerfulness as I drove the 30 minutes to my friend’s house.
Three songs did the trick –
Ray Lamontagne’s Supernova (This song’s video is so retro to the era of my teen years – it’s awesome!)
Max Frost’s White Lies (Love the beat of this tune.)
Amy Winehouse’s Valerie, which I think I’ve posted before. (Love Amy. Love this upbeat version of Valerie.)
Jump up and dance!
sublime days 
So sad to leave long time friends. I’m looking forward to meeting up with some of mine soon. Keep your music on!
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I’ve already booked a flight to visit with her in the fall.
Till then, I’ll blare the music and sing and dance!
Thank God for the ease of communication – email – cell phone – texting.
How did we get by before all this!?
I was remembering recently a time in the early ’70s when I gathered up all my coins and walked to a pay phone (let’s say uphill and during a blizzard for effect!) to call a college friend. I did that to avoid the extra expense on my parent’s phone bill!
I retold myself that story as a reminder that being separated from my friend could be worse! We’ll be in touch constantly as it is.
Hope all’s well –
Mary
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And Skype! Don’t forget Skype!
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🙂
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