My thoughts an a Country Music Blog & A Wonderful Wednesday!

Anyone who knows me knows that I am a life-long country music fan! I am no longer closed minded about music, the older I get, the more I like it all. But I always, always come back to country music--it is truly one of my passions in life! I found an article (through Facebook) about 10 Great Country Songs that no one really knows about, the article is here. This was a great article and really got me thinking. I am definitely going to check out the songs (mentioned in the article) by Vince Gill (another country great--no, make that, Country Legend) and Ty Herndon. I also will always be a life long supporter and loyal of both Trisha Yearwood and Billy Dean (and Wynonna)! Here is my response to the article:

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Thank you so much for recognizing Trisha Yearwood and Billy Dean–two out of my three very favorite singers/artists ever!

SO FEW people recognize Billy or even know who he is. Josh Turner just did a re-make of “I Wouldn’t Be a Man” on his latest album, “Haywire” and while I’ve tried and tried–Josh’s version just doesn’t hold a candle to Billy’s! Billy’s video of that song was pretty terrific too!

Billy Dean is one of the greatest artists Country Music ever knew, I never understood why he wasn’t way bigger than he was. He has a great voice and is easy on the eyes to boot! I’ve had the sincere pleasure of meeting him four times now (really) and he is one the nicest, most humble and genuine human beings I’ve ever met! Trisha too, I’ve met her once–she is so nice and kind and sweet–and very genuine. I think that’s why I always come back to country music–no matter what–(most of) their artists are real and hard-working and approachable, not a lot of other genre’s can say that. Trisha’s cookbook is great too–and and the whole record “Thinkin’ About You” was brilliant!

Trisha (sing, act, cook) and Billy (sing, write, play instruments) are multi-talented artists who can do a variety of things and do them all so very well!

Both of Trisha and Billy’s record listed here “Thinkin’ About You” and “It’s What I Do” are stellar records and still some I find myself playing almost weekly around my house! Thanks for recognizing truly great artists!

And about George Jones–”Beer Run” was a great song, still is. It’s fun and kickin’! Bad timing, I guess. But really, nothing keeps ‘The Possum’ down for long!

Great article!
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In other news, I'm having a wonderful Wednesday! It is bright and sunny and just gorgeous! I am feeling better today (I have bronchitis, caught it in time, went straight to the Dr., got Rx's and am feeling much better)--and I had a wonderful meditation session this morning! Awesome!

Last night, though, in the quiet of my room, I was laying on my bed, looking at my toes. And I thought to myself: "it is so awesome that I can move my toes!" I moved my four right toes, then my four left toes. Then I said to my brain "move my big toe" (left foot) and it did! I mean, how cool is that? That even though I was feeling pretty lousy otherwise, I can still sit (or lay) and marvel at how wonderfully awesome my body is!

The human body itself is TRULY amazing and what it does for us--each day--day in and day out--it's just awesome! The fact that our heart beats and our lungs breathe (most days) and like, we have hair on our head (most of us) and fingernails and toenails and arms and legs. That's a gift! And when we do get sick--it's our body's way of telling us--clearly--to sit down, shut up and REST! Being sick is a blessing almost because you're given the gift of HAVING to be in tune with your body. I didn't fight being sick this time, I just accepted it as it was and I think it's part of the reason I'm feeling better today. I figured, just because my body was taking revenge against me, that didn't mean I had to take revenge against it. I could tune in, be thankful for its good parts and genuinely ask that it heal what is not working so well. It's a freakin' miracle that I didn't get sick sooner--given all the stress I've had lately--so it was really just a matter of time with MY body--I just decided to listen to it--sit down, shut up and REST! And I'm glad I did!

Speaking of the human body's greatness--right now--I have clear skin--which always a plus.

Yesterday morning I felt like my body was raging against me, but you know, when I turned my attention to all that it DOES do for me--I felt a little better. Don't get me wrong, I felt lousy still--my body was raging war inside itself--but I was able to go the Dr.'s, instead of the hospital (thank God) and get the medicine I so badly needed and now, I feel a bit better. I'm still not 100%, but it is such a gift that I was able to get what I needed in the way of medicine and Dr. attention. That's a blessing and I'm very grateful for it!

So, all and all, I'm feeling quite positive again. And sincerely, the morning sunlight shinning in my room right now (I'm writing this on the laptop while lying on my bed) is just so beautiful! I'm writing poetry again and that feels great too!

I have the next two days off, so I can rest and continue to recuperate then. Life is beautiful and I'm just so happy to be a part of it!

There'll be no hospital stay for this girl anytime soon! Yay!

Thank You, Lord, for a working body, beautiful sunlight, awesome people, and the gift of health--even when it goes away for a moment or two. I am truly blessed!

Have a great Wednesday, y'all--Peace!

In Light N' Love,
-Sarah Liz :)