One of My FAVORITE SONGS by two different Artists (Dobie Gray, Uncle Kracker) "DRIFT AWAY"

Image by lolololori via FlickrImage via WikipediaI love 'em both but prefer the original. I remember it on the radio so well: Dobie Gray: "Drift Away", 1972-73.


And the Revision by "Uncle Kracker", 2003: BOTH AWESOME!

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Aussie's Favorite YouTube Video of 2010 FUNNY VIDEOS

In case you missed the first round of this viral video... It was voted Aussie's "Favourite" YouTube Video of 2010.

First there's the original airing on the evening news (which I did see) and then, just for fun someone turned it into a music video. Enjoy. God Bless America!


And then... he's even cuter on the BET Awards Show (only in America... from "SHAME on you!" to FAME on YOU.):

 

P.S. I just want my Foreign Friends to know that these two expressions: "God Bless America!" and "Only in America" are OFTEN said SARCASTICALLY. We KNOW that, as Americans, we are frequently perceived as silly, stupid, rude, and arrogant (no offense, Dodson).

And many of us are EMBARRASSED by this... thus these SARCASTIC  expressions. My personal feeling is actually "God Bless the World"... and that none of us, no matter where we are from, are completely free of FOIBLES.

When I visited Japan to study martial arts at 17, I heard one expression repeatedly: "Henna Geigin! Henna Geigin!". It means "that strange (or stupid) foreigner" and they were talking about ME. 

 

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Letting Go is Letting Flow: Inspirational Quotes for the New Year

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Letting Go is Letting Flow

I am fortunate enough to be a musicians friend. So, today, I am honored to be able to share A New Years Message from, Leraine (the world's most talented musician for hire and yogini that I know):

Hello people,

So here we go into 2011.  I've been cleaning house inside & out, clearing space for new energy.  It's like my computer...all these hidden files of unused things taking up room, all these unworn clothes!  

I decided that letting go is more like letting flow for me.  

And sometimes it requires me to release that thing that no longer serves me, so I can flow more freely. When the connection is weak it's like listening to the radio not quite tuned in it gets fuzzy, distorted & really not very pleasing!  

So I let flow of the things that I don't strongly & clearly connect with.   I'm choosing to be devoted and connected to energy that renews me!  Music, amazing friends, great food, sharing with my loved ones, breathing, singing, mountains, blue sky, oneness, crying, love..... I could go on & on & on...... thank you!!  I'm grateful!

Live in the Light

leraine

www.lerainemusic.com

Post Script: One of the most spiritual experiences of my life was doing a yoga class to live music... Leraine's live music. She plays, just from my one experience' count, over 20 different instruments from drums to flutes to guitars to sitars. She's remarkable and available for a visit to your yoga school or event. Visit: www.lerainemusic.com

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