Hey, it’s Rey, ever happy to post on behalf of our boss. Linda’s too busy trying new iced-tea concoctions and baking cupcakes (her new thing) while JJ’s decided to try her hand at painting, watercolors primarily. She’s not a bad sketcher, so let’s see how she does with brushes and colors. The kitchen and lanai are off limits for me today. So, here I am, tap-tap-tapping the laptop . . . and the table top . . . as I think of ideas.
To be honest, I’ve been blanking out re what I’d post about. The Boss is the writer and editor, so she can focus on the dos and don’ts of authoring when she returns from another meltdown (just a minor one this time). Linda’s all about wine and food, but she’s too busy deciding if thyme and cilantro work with white chocolate. JJ’s not up for sharing P.I. stories or painting tips today. So-o what’s a gal to do . . . but tap-tap-tap?
I could share the hair-dye episode. You know how during lockdown they’ve been saying don’t buy box-color to touch up your roots if you’ve been having your hair done at a salon? Well, the three of us were getting antsy about our expanding roots and decided we would prove the “advisers” wrong. Linda volunteered to be the first, so JJ and I found color that looked like her raspberry-red shade. Uh, it turned out a more a damson-plum purple—at least on the roots. The formerly raspberry-red locks ended up a unique blend of grape and barberry.
It’s okay, though. Linda’s no longer sobbing or ranting, and my cousin and I managed to seize the scissors before she cut too much hair off . . . or came after us.
So, back to the post. How about keeping it simple? I’ll share what songs are inspiring the three of us right now—as we lounge on the lanai and organize the ohana, or chat online with colleagues and chums
JJ:
She still loves (never tires of) Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole’s “Somewhere over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World”. Hawaiian-born IZ, as he’s better known, left us much too young, but his fantastic music lives on forever. His songs, and amazing ukulele playing, made—still make—this a wonderful world!
Linda:
“Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina and the Waves, a former British-American rock band, makes her smile and dance, like everywhere, including on the lawn! It’s a feel-good song that makes you know that all will [eventually] be okay. Yeah, it does date back to ’85, but it still sounds fresh and fun.
Me (Rey):
“Ave Maria” by Il Volo. You laugh? (Yeah, so did JJ and Linda.) I know, I know, it’s not my type of song of music—not even my century!—but when I first heard it a month ago, it really touched me. I listen to it every morning now when I get up. It’s so beautiful. And I won’t share this with everyone, but it makes me feel, well, real humble. (And, you know, those Il Volo guys are not bad on the eyes, either. Be still, my beating heart.)
Take care, friends and followers. Listen to [sensible/rational] advice out there, and follow it as you will. Most importantly, be safe and well!
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