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Music Notes

A simple music themed blog for Jeff’s "Invalid Item"

challenge, and also to dump my thoughts about the 48 Hour Media Challenges when I don’t feel like creating a story or poem from the provided material. I may also add random poetry in here if I feel like it doesn’t qualify for a separate item.

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NaNotatoGo!

Oct 15, 2024 at 12:09pm
In response to "500 Miles (I'm Gonna Be) (ID cover)"

That was an amazing performance. Dan certainly has a sense of showmanship..

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QPdoll is Grateful

Oct 12, 2024 at 8:00am
In response to "I Heard It Through the Grapevine (CCR)"

I've only known the Marvin Gaye version. I have to say that CCR did it justice. The drums and that bass. So cool.

Excellent choice!

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♥noVember tHiNg♥

Oct 12, 2024 at 7:45am
In response to "I Heard It Through the Grapevine (CCR)"

Great song choice! There is also a version with Gladys Knight and the Pips that may or may not have been the first one. It was the first one that I heard.

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Dave Ryan

Oct 11, 2024 at 8:19am
In response to "If I Had a Hammer"

Puff the Magic Dragon is a great song for traumatising the kids. There's nothing like a happy ending, and that one is definitely nothing like a happy ending.

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QPdoll is Grateful

Oct 10, 2024 at 7:57am
In response to "Fast Car (Jonas Blue cover)"

This is great! I love this song and have heard a couple of different versions, but I've never heard this one. Thank you for sharing.

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♥noVember tHiNg♥

Oct 9, 2024 at 9:07am
In response to "Fortunate Son"

Love Centerfield and Have You Ever Seen the Rain, also!

So many wonderful songs!

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♥noVember tHiNg♥

Oct 8, 2024 at 9:00am
In response to "I Won't Back Down"

Great song choice!

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QPdoll is Grateful

Oct 8, 2024 at 6:15am
In response to "I Won't Back Down"

I like Tom Petty, too. My favorite song is Mary Jane's Last Dance. However, I like the message of I Won't Back Down. It's a fine choice.

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tracker

Oct 7, 2024 at 12:23pm
In response to "Creeque Alley"

This is when I like AI. The song is a story about when the group was formed. It was released when I had first started college. Where? In California! Good choice of song.

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QPdoll is Grateful

Oct 6, 2024 at 7:58am
In response to "Three Little Birds"

It's been a long time since I've heard this song. I don't know if I've heard it from beginning to end. I think it's just been in pieces in different instances. Thank you for sharing. I don't have a playlist, but the song is fun.

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September 7, 2024 at 2:59pm

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Challenge Day 7

The world is not an ideal place for lots of people. What can YOU do to make it better?

I have a tendency to avoid engaging with bad news, sheltering myself from the outside world because I feel helpless to do anything about everything that's wrong with it. If you asked me about the Israeli Palestinian conflict, or the economy, or Russia and Ukraine, or any number of current issues, I wouldn't have an answer or even a strong opinion either way. I've forced myself to "not care" out of sheer pessimism and also due to a tendency to get lost in the arguments on all sides while trying to be reasonable and open-minded.

Having started off on a dreary note, I'll now address the simple question: what can I actually do, in practical everyday terms, to make the world a better place?

I'm a believer in "charity begins at home," and that means I'll have to start small with what I have, which firstly is myself. I can start each day with a smile instead of a groan. I can end each day by noting down three good things which happened. I can try my best to treat others with respect and kindness. I can think before I speak or post.

Another thing I can do which potentially has far reaching effects is to write. Even if I feel inadequate to address social issues non-fictionally, I can write stories of hope and redemption, of wrongs being righted, of situations brought to light. I can explore the good, the true and the beautiful in my own unique way, bringing my perspective and experience into my creations and allowing others a glimpse into my values and worldview.

I don't know if these small actions will make the world any better, but I do know I will be a better person if I could remember these "cans" instead of dwelling on the "can'ts" of my life.

Thank you for hosting this blogging challenge. I really enjoyed it.

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