Who Controls The Stars

Who Controls The Stars

If its written in the stars that we are who we are, then who controls the stars? I'm looking up above hoping to find peace and that all encompassing love- Sitting here, feeling empty. Surely someone up there sees what this life is for me, to have to overcome.  I've done it to myself with a choice I made long ago. I could sure use some help to turn things around.

Some acknowledgement from above that I'm worth more than this. More than, insults, constant blame and shame. This marriage is too hard. What a waste it will be if I never get to see, something good come from all this pain. I've waited decades for my time to shine and now I'm wishing on stars...Why am I the only who sees a pot of gold in me? 

Time is fleeting, my creators are gone. I'm left here alone to navigate. I miss them all so much, death is funny like that. Still I have a burning, yearning desire to accomplish and create. To be and to see all that I can do.  I'm looking for a hand up. I'm asking the universe to turn the tides for me. So I sit here wishing on stars and wondering who controls the stars. Waiting for someone to believe in me...

Who Controls The Stars

Who Controls The Stars (Soundcloud)

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Shiny New View, An Original Piano Piece

Yesterday was a day spent out in the garden. The weather was so nice that you couldn't stay inside. These are the days that we really enjoy before it gets too hot!

Alissa loves the backyard and garden.

Twink Darling is an old gal but really enjoys spending time with us out in the backyard.

Shiny New View SoundCloud track of my original ⬅️Click here

I actually wrote this piece when I was sixteen. I never set lyrics to it. I suppose it can just be a piano piece. Some days you just wanna play!

Have a terrific day!

The Enchanting Perspective Of Holidays From This Beholder...

In about two weeks it will be Easter... I took down my St. Patrick's decor. It was fun decorating for Easter/ Spring today. I have made quite a few of my own centerpieces and wreaths. I love bright colors!

Colour My World written by Chicago. Cover on SoundCloud (please click on this link)

Another homemade centerpiece

This is an Easter Village that I found years ago. Today I glued battery operated tea lights candles into the holes where the electrical cords would go. No cords! Charming flickering ambience fills each little house. I can change out the batteries as needed. No more pesky electrical cords! 

Alissa was happy to find the house decorated for Easter when she arrived home from school.

I guess 4 years old is a magical time for all of the holidays. Alissa seems to be enjoying each of them with great enthusiasm! It is fun to enjoy the excitement she seems to have for the decorating. She is right there with me in everything I set out to do. I'm thrilled to be able to share this with her!

Could It Be Magic, Where's A Leprechaun When You Need One?

I could use a leprechaun right about now. I'm still searching for my pot of gold! I keep hoping that it lies within me somewhere. I love the whimsical concept of the hope for something magical in March.
St. Patrick's Day is more than green beer to me. I always loved this fun little holiday. I will be making   corned beef and cabbage as I have made for years. I made these cookies for fun too.

Meanwhile, I long to catch a leprechaun in the yard lol. I'm making my own kind of fun, wishing on stars and dreaming of a way to make money doing this...

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SoundCloud Could It Be Magic written by Barry Manilow

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               Have a great day! I hope you have a chance to enjoy your own kind of magic!

New Gadgets, New Kids, Life is Ever Changing

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Howard and Zoe

Zoe Alexandria 

It's amazing how tech savvy kids are today. We bought a new laptop. It was set up to be mine lol. Zoe  set it all up for me. She is only 12 but quite something! I am so proud of this kid. She is academically acclimated and destined for great things. Bless her heart! She is self driven and thrives on academic achievement. Of all of my kids this one is slated to be a high achiever. I can't wait to see what she ends up doing with her life!

Her oldest sister with four kids is going to attend ASU in the fall. She has two more years left of her
four year degree.

Brittany Paige

So proud of this high achiever also! With four kids and a full time back breaking job she still goes to school and volunteers in her childrens classrooms! This kid is amazing!

Both Britt and Zoe want to attend ASU at some point. Last week they went together to an ASU open house. I was thrilled that they did this together!

Meanwhile, I myself am still in child rearing phase with two kids now. I have custody of this sweetie for an undetermined amount of time...

Alissa

New haircut! I really aim to try to make a difference here with this little gal. Such a engaging and smart four year old! 

Plenty to keep me busy while still holding onto my own dream of doing this...

Praying For Time

When I was much younger this song was a hit. It was a great song with a clear message about society. I loved this song and thought it was spot on with what was happening in the world. Well here it is some 17 years later and I still think it applies to our culture today!

This artist has had his own personal struggles with life and living. He is and always was extremely talented. I loved his voice, energy and emotion! I took a few hours today to revisit this song and post it on my SoundCloud channel. I had the best time learning this today.

Praying For Time written by George Michael, cover by Tyna J. Metzner  ⬅️Click here

Here is the original Praying For Time

I had the best time. This is probably my favorite vocal of all of the songs that I cover. I love this song. I hope you do also.

Have a great day!

I Believe in Love And Sir Elton John

I Believe In Love And Sir Elton John

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I worked long and hard on this song for my YouTube channel. I couldn't decide which of the two videos of this song to post so I posted both. I love the lyrics of this cover. What a strong message for the hope of good! I really have a heart  for this message! For those who aren't familiar with this song, here is the original of I Believe In Love written by Sir Elton John. I 

have been play around with this song for years. I never really finished it until the other day. 

Here are both of my YouTube cover videos for this song. 

I Believe In Love...

" House "

My cover of "House".

* I am sorry for the format of this post. I have not found Google Blogger to be iPad friendly! I have tried to fix the format half a dozen times... I give lol. Maybe I'm just clueless lol...not tech savvy!

 I can't imagine what it would be to have the musical genuis Elton John does. Incredible Icon in our lifetime. I really enjoy his songs. I also cover another Elton John song intitled "House". Here is Sir Elton's original of House... Here is my cover of " House".

A song that I have contemplated the meaning of at length. I know what it means to me...intensely personal. If I could I would give Sir Elton a kiss on the cheek, a tearfilled smile and an intense eye locking, hearfelt  Thank You! For his music has always touched me deeply!
 With love!
Tyna