Learning something new every day. It is that way of life, seeing things with hope, with an added dose of realism. Not toxic positivity but not despair. Hey, what's the point of this / Oh, hey, what's your favorite song / Maybe we could hum along / Well, I think you're smart / You sweet… Continue reading Lemonading
The I’s have it
I have been listening to music lately, and instead of just the old playlist I have been on, I started alphabetically through all my songs on my phone. I got to the I's the last few days, and it made me think about how much of a masochist I really am. Some songs had me… Continue reading The I’s have it
How do you see me?
I spend a lot of time trying to be someone who sees them. I want them to feel appreciated and loved, but I wonder how they see me. I feel like there is a certain response some people might have to my love and affection, like girding their loins. Worried about what will come out… Continue reading How do you see me?
How do they make you feel?
I was thinking about crushes. I had one in my 20s that was kind of intense. He was in a band, and the type of connection there was: him as lead singer and guitarist, and me as a wannabe groupie. It was more than that, but not much. He was just kind, and I just… Continue reading How do they make you feel?
Hey, Ya
Okay, now ladies (yeah?)Now, we gon' break this thang down in just a few secondsNow, don't have me break this thang down for nothin'Now, I want to see y'all on y'all baddest behaviorLend me some sugar, I am your neighborAh, here we go I know what to do. I know what it is time for.… Continue reading Hey, Ya
Lisa Gray 