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Sunday, May 31, 2020

What a Rude Awakening!

What a rude awakening! Today was just one of those days I had too much energy and had to get everything done in one day. I don't know about you guys but for me, Sundays are usually my lazy days. So, naturally, this came as quite a shock to my now coming-down-to-earth-state-of-mind. Sitting here watching, Jessica Jones (don't know if I'll continue...) with my daughter, Sonja, and finally easing into relaxation time. Time: just after 9pm, a cuppa tea, and a warm blankie and all! I gotta say my Home Executive Life, revolves around family, friends, my furbabies, my dog, maintaining health & hygiene equilibrium in all four corners of our little part of the Western hemisphere, called "home" and of course my music.
Now as I am easing into my episode, our Gingi, Janvier, comes dashing in through the window with a surprise for me, juggles it through the air like some circus act, and gives it a final malet-like blow, preparing it for chow-down time. Well, needless to say,  I was not interested in picking any "leftovers" up and tossing it out and over the fence, into the field. Fortunately for me, no morsel was left...phew!

Family life, with pets, included can be quite challenging at times. Whether it's throwing out those dead mice your adorable furbabies didn't care for or sort out battles on the home front. You know that saying: "Home is where the heart is," is, in essence, my life slogan and where I believe life should start and end for each new day. Making our homes not just a house to live in but a place where we can lay our head on someone's shoulder, be available to listen and care and add value to one another's lives.

Through my everyday life and music, I have been able to express my heart to my family, friends, neighbors, online fans, and supporters. They have all inspired me to be someone who can and want to continue to make a difference. We can be the change we want to see around us happening. Leading by example in love, starting where it counts the most: our homes!

Please have a listen to my song, "You Made a Promise" online at the following link: 


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