A Blog about life and living through my life experience and perspective. I am a writer, singer/songwriter childhood savant musician...Trying to find my niche and stake my place in society...
Many beautiful sunsets lately in the Phoenix area. The suburbs never looked so pretty. I enjoy getting a walk in around sunset. The drama of the clouds just seem fitting with the times. New meaning to the phrase “Pay attention to your own backyard”! This yard may look small but it’s a ton of work lol. Especially with a beautiful, active border collie. I do enjoy the peaceful patio experience.
Plenty of domestic chores have taken my time this week. I so miss being able to play my keyboard! I keep my hands plenty busy. Whenever I get an opportunity to play, I take it! I’m always happy to steal a few min or hours.., Here is my recent SoundCloud Link⬇️
With St. Patrick’s Day coming up I couldn’t resist making Corned Beef & Cabbage. Homemade biscuits were fun to make and were good with the boil. Once a year, isn’t enough for this delicious meal!
I also took a minute to break out my old grade school flute. I realize this might be a bit rusty but I couldn’t resist attempting the flute cover in this song. This is all me, the vocals, piano and flute cover. I didn’t have much time to get this fine tuned lol… I had a ton of fun with the creating process though😁!
*Colour My World is written by James Pankow of Chicago
*Something In The Air-written by Thunderclap Newman
*Layla- written by Derick and The Dominos and I believe, Eric Clapton
Anyway, I sure have fun with music! My big escape! Playing music is the most wonderful stress reliever I’ve ever found! I love the times that I can escape into my music… originals as well as cover music!
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Evolving And Revolving Around Gender Inequities In Music
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!
I also have a Facebook Music Page tynajoytunes I can be found on Instagram @metznertyna on Twitter @JTynaJoy.
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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.
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!
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!
🤦🏼♀️ ugh! Unfortunately my daughter, her fiancé and 1 year old baby got Covid at Christmas! We were about to attend a Christmas and birthday celebration for my grandson Kole. His first birthday. Luckily my daughter listened to her body and canceled the get together! She was just starting to feel ill. I had taken the Christmas & bday gifts over to them a few days prior. I quarantined for a week and was lucky not to be stricken ugh, laying in wait… We celebrated Amelia’s birthday by having dinner out! Brave I suppose. Covid is everywhere…
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!
Homemade Chicken Soup with all kinds of veggies. My daughter couldn’t taste it but she swears it helped her to feel better… awwww!
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!
Amelia with her Aristocat “Marie” Cake. I was sad that due to COVID-19, her cousins couldn’t come over to celebrate with her. Although I didn’t make a cake, I did craft a bouquet using Dollar Tree flowers for her. They are bright and cheerful, just what we need around now! She seemed to enjoy her special day in spite of our limited guest list!
My 10 year old still participates in Santa musings and the elf…
This year our elf has found a friend… so two elves move independently until they decided to move together? Lol … I had fun with elving around this year. Unfortunately I bet most of my cookies hit the trash before they had a chance of being eaten. I’m sure due to COVID-19 most of my neighbors probably were reluctant to eat them… I totally understand that! I so wanted to keep within my yearly tradition of sharing cookies with my neighbors. Maybe I should have just given them a bottle of wine? Sugar Cookies Gingersnaps
Assorted Shortbread
Oatmeal Peanut Butter Jam Thumbprint Cookies with Cherry jamPretzel reindeer and chocolate shortbread cookies Cookie plates that I gave to neighbors…I put together 6 plates…Amelia had some fun decorating cookies as well! She did a fine job for her first time! Amelia’s first Sugar Cookie effort…
After all of the elfing, we had Christmas…
The calm and relaxation after Christmas. It should be relaxing but is it??? Lol!
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 baked a two layer chocolate cake from a mix. I added a nice healthy layer of chocolate frosting between the layers. On top of the frosting I spread half of a can of canned cherries. Stopping about 1/2 inch from the edge of the layer all the way around.
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.
Whipped topping frosting spread neatly, I spooned the remaining canned cherries in a circle to the center of the cake. I piped borders of whipped topping around the center. I placed maraschino cherries evenly around the cake within the piped border. With a teaspoon, I drizzled melted Candy quick chocolate. It hardens well for an unexpected little crunch… I added a few decorative Christmas sprinkles around, piped a small circle of whipped frosting in the center of the cake topping it with one last stemmed maraschino cherry. Finished Black Forest Cake
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!
