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The Crock Pot Brigade Awaits Appetizers In The Making

This group will be here ushering in the New Year with us. I have a whole bunch of appetizers planned to satisfy the hunger of all that can join us.

The “Crock Pot” brigade is awaiting the holiday cuisine we have chosen to make a New Years tradition. Cranberry Sauce Meatballs and hot, cheesy spinach dip… Lil smokies, spicy chicken wings, cheese ball and crackers… Apple filled crescent rolls. Chips and dip and the one request Zoe had for her party, brownies!

I keep trying to invite people to share in the holidays with us but everyone has been too busy to come. Speaks volumes about how much of a loner, I have been. I need to make more friends I suppose. I’m glad to support Zoe in her friendships by hosting lots of Get Togethers, for her friends. I do however feel a real loneliness and longing for friendships lately. All of these icons passing from my youth, remind me how the clock is ticking. If I sit and think about it, the depression of what I have not accomplished but so desire to, would consume my thoughts!  I’m trying not to go there but, I feel it! I’m so grateful for a fresh start, the hope and promise that a New Year brings. My pursuit of happiness and autonomous monetary success can live on in my head. Now, to figure out how to manifest my dreams into some sort of reality…

Something More Than Nothing 

Perhaps, this was the saddest dream crushing reality of 2016 for me on such a personal level… Prompting me to come face to face with my own harshest of realities. “Quit chasing people and dreams that don’t chase you back!” A harsh reality faced with no more illusion as to what if…It’s hard to face that just because you admire someone so much, it’s not necessarily reciprocal! The planets didn’t align for me regarding this dream.

This fool can put this, to rest…

Fool’s Overture-

The weather here in Phoenix has been out of this world beautiful. I spent the afternoon yesterday in the backyard yesterday. It was gorgeous! I’m sure we were the envy of the nation in temps. 

Daughter Britt and family went out of town. I am babysitting my Grandog, Oso. He is a beautiful dog who loves to be around kids! Such a wonderful dog!

If I were to pick my favorite cover that I did this year it is this…

Casual Conversations- true to my life experience in so many ways. This was an attempt at some humor surrounding my mundane existence as a career homemaker/ wanna be musician.

I added another family member to the equation this year. I legally adopted my Granddaughter! Amelia Rose.

May you and yours have a wonderful holiday celebration. Take some time to reflect back on your own life journey in this past year. Figure out what you want to change in 2017. I hope you can find some good and cherished moments as well. Coffee inspired introspection works well lol… My favorite musical accomplishment was the completion of this original!

Getting people to listen to originals is crazy hard to do. Pain in the butt! I had no idea it could be so difficult! So many songwriters out there producing originals, I have no idea how you get people to listen… I am however, pleased with this composition and throwing it out there in the sea of unheard originals on YouTube and SoundCloud. I don’t feel as if people don’t like my music because not enough have even heard my music! 

The Time Is Here-

Happy New Year!

Losing George Michael Was A Christmas Sadness

Losing George Michael Was A Christmas Sadness 2016 Has Been A Year Of Great Losses

This probably looks like nearly everyone’s Christmas celebration. I have been so busy this week. Cooking, cleaning up and plenty of dishes… I have had everyone home this week. 

The death of George Michael rocked my world and put me in a Christmas funk. I have been so sad about the passing of this brilliant songwriter! When you cover a song you feel a real sense of intimacy with that song. The way that I play, by ear makes learning a song a different kind of experience. Sometimes they come together easily, sometimes certain chords are harder to discern. When it all comes together it’s gratifying and sometimes exhilarating!

I have covered Praying For Time, a lot in the past few years. The lyrics fit so well with my life experience at the time. I really felt as if I had a good idea what George Michael had been feeling when he wrote it. The more I play this song, the more I appreciate the genius songwriter that he was. Definitely a person I wish I had the privilege to know. An amazing talent and a humanitarian too. What a loss! So very sad at losing this icon. What a year of losses. Can’t wait to usher 2016 out! 

If you are a follower on my YouTube Channel you will find these “Praying For Time”covers.

Also you will find these on my SoundCloud channel…

As you can see, this is a song so near and dear to my heart! He had a whole host of hits and lesser known songs. He was an artist that would create a whole body of work in his albums/CDs. I never listened to just a few songs, it was the whole album or CD in it’s entirety. I loved his soulful, heartfelt music! 

I haven’t shared my funk, I am still trying to make sure everyone has a nice  holiday vacation.  My thoughts and moments alone are filled with great sadness and loss. Private tears in my bathtub have been my release…Awww George! Gives new life to the old ad …”Calgon, take me away!” 

We have another few days left of vacation time. New Years Eve teenage party is on the agenda… 2016 looks better in the rear view mirror! 

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I've been a stay at home Mom for many years...Have earned a PhD in life experience. My oldest is 30 and my youngest is 13. On a quest to see all that I can be now. I am a musician, singer/ songwriter. In the process of trying to become marketable. Would love to make money doing what I love! I love to do many domestic things also. Nothing I do seems to be profitable. Guess I am at a point in life that I would like to be compensated . My whole life I have given freely. Now, show me my money making niche. Still in the process of figuring that out. View all posts by tynajoymetzner

Author tynajoymetznerPosted on December 28, 2016

Something More Than Nothing Emptiness Prevails 

Mini Banana Loaves and ready for gift giving.

Banana Butterscotch Muffins…

So This Is Christmas 2016

Smore Treats with peanut butter in some. Marshmallow Creme in others…

Chocolate covered pretzels!

Cherry Preseve Jam Thumbprints 

Oatmeal Scotchies with white chocolate drizzle…

Snickerdoodles 

These are all of the things that I have made this holiday season. My daughter gave many to her friends for little gifts. My husband took many to work to share with the office.

I guess that I just felt compelled to bake and make confections this season. I feel like I played the role of Baking Elf in it’s entirety.

Our Christmas Party is Friday eve. I have more yet to make for that. This year the party will be very small. I think all of this baking is my way of working through the grief of missing so many people that are gone now. I want to spread cheer but also, I’m really missing a lot of people! I’m also feeling the ticking clock. I am frustrated to not be achieving anything! Nothing that I do has been worthy of monetary gain. I give all day everyday 100%. I would think that I would have found a money making path using some skill I have acquired that I possess? What the heck, why haven’t I found a way to use any of this for gain? I admit that I hide in my shell in a lot of this that I do. I’m sure that has a lot to do with my lack of monetary compensation. Still, the skills I have acquired are rather useless in today’s world!  What a shame that I haven’t yet found my niche in society! It’s a race to beat the clock! I really wonder how many other homemakers feel exactly like this? Always a desire to be more and achieve…

Something More Than Nothing

Have a great Tuesday! Wherever you go, there, you are-

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I've been a stay at home Mom for many years...Have earned a PhD in life experience. My oldest is 30 and my youngest is 13. On a quest to see all that I can be now. I am a musician, singer/ songwriter. In the process of trying to become marketable. Would love to make money doing what I love! I love to do many domestic things also. Nothing I do seems to be profitable. Guess I am at a point in life that I would like to be compensated . My whole life I have given freely. Now, show me my money making niche. Still in the process of figuring that out. View all posts by tynajoymetzner

Author tynajoymetznerPosted on December 20, 2016

Oh Darlin written by Rick Davies of Supertramp My Cover Of

Oh Darlin written by Rick Davies My cover of…

This song is a little known song I suppose. One of the obscure songs that maybe only a true a Supertramp fan would know? As far as I know, it wasn’t a big hit? Anyway, I get a kick out of Rick Davies lyrics. Rather stalkerish or possessive, you get the feeling that if you were the woman of his desire, he would pursue you in a grandiose way. He is out to capture you… His love songs are very chivalrous! I find him endearing and beyond charming…

Anyway, I love the original of this song. In retrospect I suppose I could have played this in a keyboard voice more similar to the original. I chose a grand piano voice for this cover. 

I also posted one last Christmas Cover on my YouTube channel today…

I’ll Be Home For Christmas 

The kids will be on winter break after tomorrow so I wanted to spend time on this before the Christmas madness ensues. I am sure I will barely get a spare moment. Today, I chose to do this! Oh it was fun while it lasted… A few stolen moments! The music of Rick Davies, took me away! Oh and Bing Crosby as well…

Enjoy holiday indulgences and favorite pastimes, it’s cathartic!  I hope to finish binge watching Good Behavior… an addicting series all about addiction…

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I've been a stay at home Mom for many years...Have earned a PhD in life experience. My oldest is 30 and my youngest is 13. On a quest to see all that I can be now. I am a musician, singer/ songwriter. In the process of trying to become marketable. Would love to make money doing what I love! I love to do many domestic things also. Nothing I do seems to be profitable. Guess I am at a point in life that I would like to be compensated . My whole life I have given freely. Now, show me my money making niche. Still in the process of figuring that out. View all posts by tynajoymetzner

Author tynajoymetznerPosted on December 14, 2016