Category Archives: music

Celebrity Status

While watching wedding highlights this weekend — I almost explained which wedding; like you might’ve managed to miss it or something {eye roll}. Anyway, while watching, they panned over the guests and there was Elton John and David Furnish. I smiled and mumbled, “I met him once.”

We were in New York City and he was just getting into a limo when we spotted him and–

“You did not,” my little sister says. “You saw his hand just before he shut the car door and a complete stranger told you who it was then showed you their photos of him.”

Damn. I’d forgotten she was with me then. Leave it to her to drop me down a notch or twenty. Little sisters, man…

Remember, You Are Amazing

I have a couple of friends I think could use a reminder that they are amazing people with so much to give the world. I need that reminder sometimes, too. This made me want to just be me, so here it is for them and you with love.

Not Afraid

I’ve been a fan of Eminem for a while now, but I think I might’ve just found my most favorite of his raps: Not Afraid. Musically, it’s good, but I’m more interested in what he’s saying. Here’s a glimpse of what keeps rattling around in my head:

I’m not afraid to take a stand
Everybody come take my hand
We’ll walk this road together, through the storm
Whatever weather, cold or warm
Just let you know that, you’re not alone
Holla if you feel that you’ve been down the same road

And I just can’t keep living this way
So starting today, I’m breaking out of this cage
I’m standing up, Imma face my demons
I’m manning up, Imma hold my ground
I’ve had enough, now I’m so fed up
Time to put my life back together right now

I think those words can apply to SO many different situations and that makes this song damn near universal in appeal. To have someone who’s been there and survived reach out to take your hand and get you through too… Who hasn’t had that wish?

I’m sure he’d shit a brick if he knew what I’m relating this to considering what I write, but I love ol’ M anyway and hope he’s back to stay this time. I’m definitely listening.

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