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Sometimes, speaking out about a personal experience makes you feel better. Sometimes, it doesn’t. Although I experienced this yesterday and I spoke about this on my Facebook page this am. I’m still not feeling better… I’m blogging about it. I’m still thinking, tossing it around in my head. I’m sure many women come up against this kind of gender prejudice on the daily. It’s sad, so sad to think that it’s 2021 and we as people, still have to deal with gender biases and inequalities! Ugh come on!
I’m not likely to quit covering men’s songs. My vocal range is better suited for songs that men have written. The songs that I cover hold a special place near and dear. I never thought about the gender of a song. What does it matter if a song is written by a man or a woman? If I take the time to learn a cover, the cover is from my female perspective. I would think that would be implied lol. Covers are never meant to be done verbatim… They come from a place of adoration and respect for the original artist and creation. To be misunderstood with such a sexist remark is disheartening to the arts! I get that my music is subjective and not everyone is going to have kind words to say. Plenty of mean, unflattering comments have come my way. Put yourself out there and they, will come… This though was something else. This, made me angry 😡.
When I think of the effort I have put forth in creating Cover Songs and Originals for my channels I’m proud. I’m proud of my YouTube channel but have a love hate relationship with it. I think it’s ridiculous the parameters that YouTube has set up regarding monetization. I much preferred the analytic metrics that were viewable in the past. Also, the ability to prosper is so limited and discouraging. I’ve not been content to be a creator there. Resentment for all of the features that were taken away for the small YouTube fish in the sea! Providing content is fun though and having a place to put that content is appreciated…
My SoundCloud channel has been more fun and rewarding in ways. It is a wonderful platform in which to create content! The production is not an issue, only audio! I prefer the sound quality as well. My music when I first started there was really played. My tracks well received. The past few years have seen a major drop in plays… I do however appreciate the analytics that I’m able to view!
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2021 has begun and so far, it’s been tumultuous! I sat at my keyboard pondering the prospects of a shiny new year! I played and sang a cover near and dear to my heart. Spent a few hours on New Years Eve doing what I love the most! I basked in the feeling of hope, love and being authentic me… The holidays were coming to a close. The hope for a better new year, 2021.
New Years Greetings “Fool’s Overture”
Roger Hodgson, formerly of Supertramp is known for so many songs/ treasures. He is an amazingly gifted songwriter. His music is layered with love and spirit. He writes songs that touch the heart so profoundly. The music is brilliant and worldly. I have yet to see him live with an orchestra. A bucket list dream of mine!
I sat thinking of the goals and dreams that I have. My admiration and love for this amazing songwriter came to mind. I have often thought how difficult this pandemic has been on musicians who have made their livelihood touring. With digital music, I believe touring has been the primary way of generating income. I’m sure this has been extremely hard on those in the entertainment industry. So sad to me. Very hard times I’m sure!
Also sad to me is the dwindling prospect of meeting the spectacular icon, Roger Hodgson, formerly of Supertramp. Who knows if he will even want to tour when the ability to do so arises? He may decide that he enjoys being free to do other things. He has given so many years to his craft, maybe exploring other interests and desires are more important to him. That would sure be understandable!
Meanwhile, I’m still, “Wishing On Stars” lol .
I’ll Dream Of You Tonight My Original! The music for this song came to me in my teens. I finally finished it rather recently!
Covid-19 has become a real source of angst for us here in AZ. Currently we are the hotspot in the world! Earlier this week, we had 17,234 new cases in a single day!
My daughter was most upset when the baby got sick. He was very sick for a few days! Her fiancé was so ill we thought he may end up in the hospital. Fortunately we believe after two weeks he is turning the corner for good! My daughter had mild but annoying symptoms! She thinks she has cognitive issues. Her sense of taste and smell have not returned well yet… She is returning to work tonight. She’s been a server for many years and we think she caught Covid while working. She lost over two weeks of income having to stay home. Thank goodness the stimulus check pulled her through! I made a big pot of homemade chicken noodle soup with a ton of good vegetables and ginger. I dropped a pot off to her at her doorstep. That’s all I could do to help…I pretty much felt helpless but was glad that she texted me often and kept me updated!
Right after New Year, we celebrate Amelia’s birthday. I didn’t make her a cake this year. I chose a cat cake. The cat character is named Marie, from the movie the Aristocats. Gave us an opportunity to watch the movie together! Soooo cute!
My 10 year old still participates in Santa musings and the elf…
Assorted Shortbread
After all of the elfing, we had Christmas…
Here’s hoping that 2021 brings a better outlook. I look forward to new peace that will hopefully prevail! When a sneeze, is just a sneeze… May we nix Covid-19 and the fear/anxiety that surrounds this awful virus!
I frosted my cake with whipped topping frosting. It holds up better than just whipped topping. My local grocery store has this frosting in the bakery dept.
This is a easy showstopper holiday dessert cake. It tastes better than it looks as it isn’t too sweet! My guests loved this cake and I was so proud to share it. I’m a homemaker, not a pro baker by any stretch… Fun and didn’t take the whole day!
I had time to bake some cookies as well!
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I have done some serious yard work this week. The new grass seed is growing. The yard work in the front is about finished! I trimmed everything and swept every brick lol.
Yesterday I saw online that my favorite idol has had to cancel all of his 2021 concert/ tour dates. I was so hoping that maybe this next year I would finally get to meet Roger Hodgson! I have been hoping to for so many years! Of course, I wonder if he may end up retiring? I don’t know if he will ever want to tour after being away for what will be 2 years by 2022. Awwwww darn! I won’t give up hope but the likelihood is not looking favorable through a meet and greet… Darn darn darn!!! “Don’t Leave Me Now” Roger!
It’s amazing what you can accomplish when you have a lot of angst and things to think through. This pandemic just keeps going and surging and making life difficult for all of us! It’s definitely taking a mental toll. My days are filled with projects, this was today’s. Projects to keep reminding me of what I can do rather than the things I have no control over. Projects to keep my hands busy rather than longing for an opportunity to play my keyboard. The house is taken over by a home office/ work. I have to keep the house quiet. Omg it’s driving me crazy tip toeing around here. Ugh. “Calgon take me away”!
*I also have not given up on playing music either. I still have songs to cover and to write! Here was fun moment I had just last year with Amelia! She was such a good sport!
My Cover of “House”, written by Sir Elton John 
This is a song I chose to cover a few days ago. The song reminds me of fall and of Thanksgiving. I love this old Gordon Lightfoot treasure. I always smile because I’m not very confident of my French Canadian translation here. I’m hoping that I’m close enough to do the song justice?
Nous Vivons Ensemble – We Live Together written by (my cover) Gordon Lightfoot
