Can’t Get Enough of Your Love BOTB

Earlier this morning, Sunday Songs published, but since you’re here why not participate in the battle fun!

This the month of love which is the inspiration for my February 1st battle. Can’t Get Enough of Your Love, Babe was written and recorded by Barry White in 1974. When I think of this song I can hear White’s voice. For this showdown, I looked for female vocalist, but came up empty handed. Not that there weren’t any, just none that I liked, and so I found a couple of male contenders to bring to you.

The audio isn’t the best in this video but hopefully you can tell something about the group.

Contender #1 The Dukes Of Maslow

To keep the fight fair, I found another live cover band. The audio is a bit low, but more distinguishable which may give them a slight edge.

Contender #2 Mrs. Jones’ Revenge

I’m not going to let you off the hook just yet. The next clip is a studio recording which is totally unfair and its done by well known artists but still I’m throwing them in as a wild card pick.

Contender #3, Hall & Oates

Now that you’ve listened to both a time or two. Who gets your vote?

Polls close at noon (ET) on the 7th!

That’s it. Now, it’s up to you to tell me in comments who you like and why (optional), then next week on the 8th I’ll drop the results in my comments. I have a list of fellow BOTBers now located at the top of my blog for anyone interested in checking out more potential battles underway.

This is CAAC signing off, have a bandtastic day!

God Is Love

This morning song inspiration came as I thought of February being the month of love and there is no greater love than that comes from God.

This is a day of rest. There’s no need for words. Thank you for stopping by and for 4Mers or anyone with music wishing to join the party early then link up below. I’ll be back in the morning with Monday’s Music Moves Me. Have a blessed Sunday!

Raimy Salazar Romance

This week’s theme is whatever music moves you!

Welcome to Monday’s Music Moves! This week’s theme is whatevr music moves you.

Before I get things going let me point out my site is not sending out email notifications when posts publish. This requires a plugin to work. I am avoiding any unnecessary risks at this time. I will do my best to keep you in the loop at the end of each post what’s coming up. You can always count on this post, as well I want to keep Sunday Songs going and when I can I’ll work in my art or photo shares. I am working hard to put all, I mean all photos back into each post over my 15 years blogging journey. Yeah, I see your eyes popping. It’s a daunting task, but I’ll get it done!

Moving right along….last year, Linda’s Relaxing Chair, shared new to me artists Raimy and Carols Salazar pan flute music. Raimy has a YoutTube channel. Today’s music highlight is Raimy’s pan flute romance playlist. I admit some of the song titles don’t cause me to think “romance” but this instrumental style naturally embraces the heart with the same warmth and tenderness.

Everyone has time restraints. Please if you can, when you add your link to make an honest effort to visit, comment, or click ‘like” to let your bloggy friend know you stopped by. For some a small gesture means a lot and as I’ve said “liking” my post may be the only way I know that you visited, but since you can’t do that right now, please drop an emoji if you don’t have time or just don’t want to say anything in comments, so I’ll know you stopped by.

Are you ready? It’s now your turn to share what music moves you!

This is a music link up. Music themes are only a suggestion. Your post must contain at least one song or your URL is marked “No Music”.

In case you didn’t catch the news in yesterday’s post, Mary passed away on Friday. She put up a hard fight with cancer over the years. I believe it was God’s mercy when He called her home and now she’s whole again. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. The family is going to need them now. I am closing with a classic soft rock track, I think Mary would’ve approved. Farewell, my friend!

With January ending soon, I want to honor those who celebrated growing another year younger to a handful of my wonderful friends.

Mike at Golch Gentral on the 22nd

Debbie from The Dog Den Lady on the 27th

Lee from Tossing It Out on the 30th

Y’all have a boogietastic week! xo

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I sketched this scene last month with a white Christmas on the brain. I call it, “SNOW MUCH FUN”.

I Know A Name

Songs to uplift the body, spirit, and mind. Enjoy this day of rest God has given you!

My favorite Bible verse that refers to God’s son is from Isaiah 9:6. It says…

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

I hope you enjoyed Brandon Lake and CeCe Winans singing I Know A Name. If so, then you may enjoy playing the King of Hearts album playlist at YouTube.

I got a text from my good blogger buddy, Stephen, that he got a text from Mary’s cousin saying she had passed away on Friday. Mary was not doing well. I believe in God’s mercy, He decided it was best to call her home. No doubt, she’ll keep the heavenly host in stitches. She had such a wonderful sense of humor. But the music, oh, I think she’s really going to enjoy those sweet angelic voices. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. Mary will certainly be missed but I know she’s in a better place. Please keep the family lifted up.

This is a day of rest. There’s no need for words. Early 4Mers or anyone with music are welcome to link up below. I’ll be back in the morning with Monday’s Music Moves Me!

It’s January with Sir Elton and Pilot

This week’s theme is January inspired songs – the month, a name, … Get creative and have fun!

Hello, Monday! Hello, my peeps! Welcome to Monday’s Music Moves Me!

In 1975, I was 14. I understand how my first song pick might’ve slipped pass me. “January” #87 on the US Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1976 is the follow-up to Pilot’s #5 US Billboard Hot 100 hit “Magic”. January isn’t about the month but it’s about a girl.

While I understand why the first song is new to me, I’m clueless as to how this one escaped me the first time around.

Everyone has time restraints. Please if you can, when you add your link to make an honest effort to visit, comment, or click ‘like” to let your bloggy friend know you stopped by. For some a small gesture means a lot and as I’ve said “liking” my post may be the only way I know that you visited. Are you ready? It’s now your turn to share what music moves you!

In yesterday’s post I shared information about Mary from JingleJangleJungle. Basically she’s not doing well. I am sending Mary a card to let her know that I’m thinking of her and if you would like to do the same, then here is the address.

Mary Burris
Room A4
Gateway Transitional Care Center
527 Memorial Drive
Pocatello ID 83201

Since your last visit, my site has moved to a new web host. Due to complications with malware or what have you my images were removed with my previous web host. I’m in the process of adding them back. This will take time, so please continue to hang in there with me. Things won’t be in the same place as before and some elements like email subscription or the “like” button are not available yet. Drop an emoji if you don’t have time or just don’t want to say anything in comments, since you can’t click “like” so I’ll know you stopped by. Thanks for bearing with me while I clear away the dust from all this mess.

Have a boogietastic week!

I recreated the New Year’s Eve penguin that I shared a few weeks ago simply by adding a fellow next to the girl penguin’s side. Now my sketch is complete!

Good Grief!

Songs to uplift the body, soul, and mind!

No worries, folks! At least I hope there’s not any, as I compose this post ahead in prep for my site transfer while listening to Apple music the song, A Light In Me, piqued my ear. I’d heard it before. I love the vibe and the words spoke to me. I found it (#6 below) on YouTube, as well the Good Grief! album playlist.

On Jervis’ website he says his songs are his prayers that has helped him through life and he hopes they they’ll do the same for others.

Jesus said in John 8:12 KJV, “… I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”

Jesus is the light of hope and love. In His presence, I can face anything with Him at my side pushing doubt aside or calms my stormy life or gives me assurance whatever comes it’ll be alright.

I hope you enjoyed the music set. Please continue to keep Mary from JingleJangleJungle in prayer. BOTB host, Stephen, sent word of her current condition relayed to him by Mary’s cousin. The doctor is not optimistic of Mary’s recovery. Due to multiple strokes, she can’t use her arms and is having difficulty speaking and thinking clearly. This is so sad. I hate that this is happening to her. Mary is in God’s hands. Pray for that she’s comfortable and at peace. On a lighter note, I can’t help but think Mary is thinking of something witty to say about the whole scenario, if only her body would cooperate. She’s quick witted and always turns a scour situation into something humorous.

I am sending Mary a card to let her know that I’m thinking of her and if you would like to do the same, then here is the address.

Mary Burris
Room A4
Gateway Transitional Care Center
527 Memorial Drive
Pocatello ID 83201

This is a day of rest. There’s no need for words, but you’re welcome to click the like button so I’ll know you stopped by and for early 4Mers or anyone with music, join the party below. I’ll be back in the morning with Monday’s Music Moves Me!

As of late last night, my new host site flipped the switch and I have my content up. A lot of things aren’t perfect, but I’ll tell you more about that later. For now, I am manually approving all comments until I get some things tidied up. Thanks for understanding!😘

Color Amor Album Ana Victoria

This week’s theme is whatever music moves you!

Welcome to Monday’s Music Moves Me. Today’s feature artist crossed my ears last year when Lee from Tossin’ It Out shared her music. I hope you enjoy this playlist!

Everyone has time restraints. Please if you can, when you add your link to make an honest effort to visit, comment, or click ‘like” to let your bloggy friend know you stopped by. For some a small gesture means a lot and as I’ve said “liking” my post may be the only way I know that you visited. Are you ready? It’s now your turn to share what music moves you!

When my blog was having a nervous breakdown or maybe it was me, I tried editing the 4M prompts widget in my side menu which resulted in it disappearing. I don’t think I will put it back just yet. However, at the top of my blog (main menu), you’ll see a page dedicated to this year’s music prompts for anyone who want to follow along. Remember themes are not required, only suggestions for those who need a little help.

In case you messed the newsflash last week, until things get settled with my blog, I am only doing Sunday Songs, 4M posts, BOTB, and since I don’t want my art creations to set idly on the side I will share my illustrations, assuming they actually display correctly, on Mondays.

In closing I am asking for y’all to keep Mary from JingleJangleJungle in your prayers. She no longer blogs because of her fight with cancer. Apparently she isn’t doing well which is sad new. Prayers, love, and hugs to you Mary darlin’! Have a boogietastic week!

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Beautiful Piano Music

Songs to uplift the body, soul, and mind!

This morning music is a stumble from this past October. It’s perfect for soothing the mind and soul with the gentle piano tracks. If you need some background music, then this 3 hour playlist might do the trick to help you relax, pray, or contemplate on things going on.

I created a lovely meme for my Bible verse but my site isn’t cooperating with displaying images, so until I can fix it. Here’s the scripture I picked.

Now the Lord is that Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.

~2 Corinthians 3:17

Before I go, I would like to ask that you pray for a good bloggy friend who is no longer blogging because of health issues. Mary from Jingle Jangle Jungle has been fighting cancer for several years and I got word from Alana at ramblinwitham that she spotted a FB post regarding Mary’s decline in health. Kindly keep in your prayers. Thank you! xo

Antique Store Browsing

I had forgotten I had this post sitting in drafts. Instead of just letting it stay there, I’m going to share it. I’m not going to join any linky parties. It’s too draining for me right now being in the middle of bloggy issues.

Last fall while on vacation, we did some antique store browsing. Frequently, things on display catch my eye. Either a particular thing or how it’s presented seems interesting. I’m not sure any of the images demand a full resolution layout which prompted me to create a collage to keep down the bog on my site and not bore you too badly.

In the wake of the recent bloggy problems and trying to tweak somethings, I discovered a lot of my images aren’t showing up on my site. They appear to be in my media library but show up broken on the viewers side.

Another thing, this layout has the comments link just below the small circle site vintage girl. Comments are open for 7 days and then closed. I did this with the hopes of keeping spam isolated. Maybe getting the malware removed might keep that problem down. We’ll see, though.

I wanted to give y’all the heads up, especially my artsy friends. As you may know Rain, hostess of Thursday Art Dates, has left the blogging community possibly permanently. She’s a fabulous source of encouragement and I’m sure going to miss her. Anyway, after I get my blog home relocated I would like to offer to casually host an art party for those I’ve met through her weekly dates. I’ll keep y’all in the loop when I plan to for this to take place and I hope you tune in to join the fun when it happens.

Next up on CAAC is Sunday Songs. Have a funtastic day!

December Sea by Stratilatis

Awww Mondays – cute penguin sketch reinvented using Brushstrokes

Welcome to Monday’s Music Moves Me! This week’s theme is new songs past or present.

New songs I stumble on are either old tunes that finally reach my ears or those that I trip upon browsing YouTube and that’s how I discovered the artist Stratilatis. His YT creations are AI assisted. I have a wee problem with this sort of technology because it’s difficult to spot that its a fake, especially if the video has a famous musician featured. However this doesn’t appear to be the case with this creator. My ears were captivated by Seas of September, which is quite beautiful and while I was all set to let that be my one song pick for today, I found a new song release December Sea,

Everyone has time restraints. Please if you can, when you add your link to make an honest effort to visit, comment, or click ‘like” to let your bloggy friend know you stopped by. For some a small gesture means a lot and as I’ve said “liking” my post may be the only way I know that you visited. Are you ready? It’s now your turn to share what music moves you!

A new year means new beginnings. Up until a few days ago, I had infected files on my site prompting Arvixe, my host site, to place restrictions on outbound traffic. This didn’t appear to effect visitors and while I could respond to comments or post, my site couldn’t communicate with WordPress. That’s why some things looked out of sorts. I changed my theme to a “WordPress.org” layout. One of the themes I had was part of the problem and a few plugins were bad. I haven’t gotten everything back quite the way I want but will continue working on it, but I most certainly am going to go to a new host site soon. I hope you enjoyed the music. Have a boogietastic week!

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Original Procreate illustration. Added firework splashes using Pixelmator, then used Lunapic online resource to create the sparkles and snow falling animation

Until I things get settled with my blog, I will only do Sunday Songs and 4M. That being said, I don’t want my art creations to set idly on the side waiting for an opportunity so I will include my illustrations when I have them here.

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