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Taking Time Out Through Music

debbie — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:53:14 +0000

Here’s a little something to get you into the holiday spirit. It made me want to go shopping and sing Christmas songs while eating in the food court. With all my friends of course!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXh7JR9oKVE

--Debs

Taking A Timeout

keighley — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 18:05:36 +0000

I know you’ve all been waiting for this…

www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PXZ1nLiUZo

The question is, Who Are You?

(ooooohhhooooooo)

I heart Jean Valjean

~ky

Taking Timeout Through Music with Norah Jones (American Anthem)

camberley — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:07:26 +0000

A couple of years ago, Dallan and I watched PBS’s documentary “The War”. The theme song for this documentary pulled at my heart strings -- American Anthem by Norah Jones.. Immediately after hearing this song, I ran to my computer and downloaded it. Sometimes, when I am in a somber mood, I turn this song on and think about those who have served for our country. Listen to it and tell me if you’re not moved.

Here is a video someone pulled together to pay tribute to their father who served in the Vietnam war.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=1B81kW814qA

--Camberley--

Taking Timeout Through Music – Great Lake Swimmers (River’s Edge)

camberley — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 03:09:22 +0000

While listening to Pandora right now, I heard a song by Great Lake Swimmers come on. It was the perfect song for a fall evening.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgsspjVOJBw

For more information about Great Lake Swimmers, visit their website. www.greatlakeswimmers.com

Things You Should Know

keighley — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 19:49:15 +0000

These are all things I’ve found, seen, bought or learned this week. Time to get inspired.

Saw this piggy bank at velocityartanddesign.com and am now trying my hardest not to buy it. (I need to wait until next paycheck) I have loose change in practically every drawer and on every shelf in my house. This Piggy would be the perfect solution. I think if I left this piggy bank on the console table in my entryway people would feel the urge to empty their pockets full of pennies… it could be a goldmine!

I could have the $26 I paid for it back in a matter of weeks!

Meyer’s has SEASONAL SCENTS! Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Debs brought her latest Meyer’s purchases into the office yesterday and we went crazy. If you live in AZ, I know that Home Goods is carrying Meyer’s Christmas scents… just don’t go until tomorrow because I’m going there today. I have yet to check out the local Targets, Walmarts, or Sprouts so if anyone sees Meyers Seasonals at one of those location please give us a shout-out. People let the Meyer’s watch begin!

I swear on my Piper, that once you try Meyer’s Natural cleaners you will NEVER go back. I can hardly talk about Meyer’s without my voice raising and my heartbeat racing.

Ahem.. that sounded a bit inappropriate. I swear my love for Meyer’s is strictly cleaning.

I have a horrible habit of biting my nails. It’s one of the ways I manifest my anxiety, seriously. It started my sophomore year of high school and has been my constant companion since. Usually if I paint my nails with polish my biting stops however recently it’s lost it’s touch; chipping off the polish has become another self-soothing anxiety practice. Well if that doesn’t make me sound crazy, last weekend I was walking through the nail products at Walmart looking for a new fall polish when I saw a box of Real Life Petites on clearance. I don’t know what came over me, but I grabbed that box and strolled over to the checkout counter. Surprisingly these Real Life nails have to be one of my best finds of 2010! Where were these during the high school dance days? (I would always go and get acrylic nails because I thought they were sophisticated and my nails would be paper-thin for the next 8 months. Plus what a waste of $30.) I can’t believe that I actually bought press-on nails and they look great.

I’m happy to say that I’ve only chewed off 2 press-ons this entire week. Having these babies on have helped me notice when I tend to start gnawing.

Sarabande

www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSAd3NpDi6Q

I want this framed and hung in my house. The colors are exquisite.

Largo

www.youtube.com/watch?v=rq1Iv3DkwVs

Handel you were such a HOTTIE!

Before I came a European History major I took history classes for fun. One semester I had a history professor who would spend the last 10 minutes of class lecturing on classical composers while playing their music. It was life changing. I’ve always liked classical/instrumental music… all of which I attribute to my parents because they were crazy enough to take rambunctious kids to see famous pianists, broadway plays, and the AMY GRANT holiday concert! Anyways, this past week I have listened to famous composers via my iPhone every night while I lay in bed and I’ve remembered how much I LOVE classical music.

The above songs are by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) a German-British Baroque composer who is famous for his operas, oratorios, and concertos. Handel was born in Germany in the same year as Johann Sebastian Bach and Domenico Scarlatti.

You Are Welcome

~ky

Taking Time Out With Girls Aloud

keighley — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 20:24:33 +0000

Something my friends and family know about me is that I love to LOVE pop music. The cheesier the better. Although I have more than a handful of friends who share with me amazingly talented artists (that are usually unknown)… I can’t help but hold on to my mainstream music. After many years of being torn between musical “artists” and industry “artist” I have finally allowed myself to love both equally. So what if I love an artist that mimes her performances… So what if her hair is fake… So what if they can’t play a single instrument or write lyrics…So what if she won American Idol and is now the biggest Country female superstar and my best friend forever…

Phew.

Anyways, today for Taking Time Out I’m sharing a POP group from across the pond.

I’ve been obsessed with Girls Aloud for the past six months. Not only do they have some great girl music, but they are all so unique.

So for all you produced pop band lovers, I present The Promise and Sexy! No No No by Girls Aloud

www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3qxUqwrNDA

www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2rZVOdOCPY

Post Scriptum: Cheryl Tweedy my other obsession which I’ve posted about multiple times is a member of this band. Talk about obsessive compulsive disorder.

~ky