I decided to take a break from the "heavier" topics. So, for the next few days will be 20 One hit wonders taken from Saturday's list. So what is a one hit wonder? The term varies, but it is usually used as stated above. Also, it is used for artists who are known for one song.
Many one hit wonders reflect the culture or fads of that time period such as disco, CB era, video games. Because of this, there is often a nostalgic feeling. Some, may come from movies. Others occur because an artist from a group may make a solo hit outside of the group.
I really, really, really, really got carried away with this song list of 100. I had to stop myself because I could have gone on. I had a great time putting it together. I'm sure that there is something in my playlist that you will like. The songs are basically in alphabetical order. Because the list is so long, today is the whole list. Then...
Sunday ~ 1-19
Monday ~ 20-39
Tuesday ~ 40-59
Wednesday ~ 60-79
Thursday ~ 80-100
Friday ~ Whatever you come up with if I can find the music. I will also add a link back to the contributor.
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Thursday, September 30, 2010
One Hit Wonders 80 ~ 100
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
One Hit Wonders 60~79
I decided to take a break from the "heavier" topics. So, for the next few days will be 20 One hit wonders taken from Saturday's list. So what is a one hit wonder? The term varies, but it is usually used as stated above. Also, it is used for artists who are known for one song.
Many one hit wonders reflect the culture or fads of that time period such as disco, CB era, video games. Because of this, there is often a nostalgic feeling. Some, may come from movies. Others occur because an artist from a group may make a solo hit outside of the group.
I really, really, really, really got carried away with this song list of 100. I had to stop myself because I could have gone on. I had a great time putting it together. I'm sure that there is something in my playlist that you will like. The songs are basically in alphabetical order. Because the list is so long, today is the whole list. Then...
Sunday ~ 1-19
Monday ~ 20-39
Tuesday ~ 40-59
Wednesday ~ 60-79
Thursday ~ 80-100
Friday ~ Whatever you come up with if I can find the music. I will also add a link back to the contributor.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
One Hit Wonders 40 ~ 59
I decided to take a break from the "heavier" topics. So, for the next few days will be 20 One hit wonders taken from Saturday's list. So what is a one hit wonder? The term varies, but it is usually used as stated above. Also, it is used for artists who are known for one song.
Many one hit wonders reflect the culture or fads of that time period such as disco, CB era, video games. Because of this, there is often a nostalgic feeling. Some, may come from movies. Others occur because an artist from a group may make a solo hit outside of the group.
I really, really, really, really got carried away with this song list of 100. I had to stop myself because I could have gone on. I had a great time putting it together. I'm sure that there is something in my playlist that you will like. The songs are basically in alphabetical order. Because the list is so long, today is the whole list. Then...
Sunday ~ 1-19
Monday ~ 20-39
Tuesday ~ 40-59
Wednesday ~ 60-79
Thursday ~ 80-100
Friday ~ Whatever you come up with if I can find the music. I will also add a link back to the contributor.
Monday, September 27, 2010
One Hit Wonders 20 ~ 39
I decided to take a break from the "heavier" topics. So, for the next few days will be 20 One hit wonders taken from Saturday's list. So what is a one hit wonder? The term varies, but it is usually used as stated above. Also, it is used for artists who are known for one song.
Many one hit wonders reflect the culture or fads of that time period such as disco, CB era, video games. Because of this, there is often a nostalgic feeling. Some, may come from movies. Others occur because an artist from a group may make a solo hit outside of the group.
I really, really, really, really got carried away with this song list of 100. I had to stop myself because I could have gone on. I had a great time putting it together. I'm sure that there is something in my playlist that you will like. The songs are basically in alphabetical order. Because the list is so long, today is the whole list. Then...
Sunday ~ 1-19
Monday ~ 20-39
Tuesday ~ 40-59
Wednesday ~ 60-79
Thursday ~ 80-100
Friday ~ Whatever you come up with if I can find the music. I will also add a link back to the contributor.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
One Hit Wonders 1 ~ 19
I decided to take a break from the "heavier" topics. So, for the next few days will be 20 One hit wonders taken from Saturday's list. So what is a one hit wonder? The term varies, but it is usually used as stated above. Also, it is used for artists who are known for one song.
Many one hit wonders reflect the culture or fads of that time period such as disco, CB era, video games. Because of this, there is often a nostalgic feeling. Some, may come from movies. Others occur because an artist from a group may make a solo hit outside of the group.
I really, really, really, really got carried away with this song list of 100. I had to stop myself because I could have gone on. I had a great time putting it together. I'm sure that there is something in my playlist that you will like. The songs are basically in alphabetical order. Because the list is so long, today is the whole list. Then...
Sunday ~ 1-19
Monday ~ 20-39
Tuesday ~ 40-59
Wednesday ~ 60-79
Thursday ~ 80-100
Friday ~ Whatever you come up with if I can find the music. I will also add a link back to the contributor.
What Would You Add?
Saturday, September 25, 2010
One Hit Wonders Day...Do you Remember...?
Sunday ~ 1-19
Monday ~ 20-39
Tuesday ~ 40-59
Wednesday ~ 60-799
Thursday ~ 80-100
Friday ~ Whatever you come up with if I can find the music. I will also add a link back to the contributor.
What would you add?
Friday, September 24, 2010
My 15 albums
I found this on J's blog, A Pen Itching to Bleed. I honestly followed the rules, but came up with more than fifteen and I could have gone on..... Try this it is fun!
To do this, go to your Notes tab on your profile page, click "Write a note", paste title and rules in......in no particular order... (*I could not find the "note" section, so I just went to J's blog post and let him know that I posted this.)
- The Best of Buffalo Springfield ~ Buffalo Springfield
- Physical & Clearly Love ~ Olivia Newton-John
- Voulez Vous ~ ABBA
- Deja Vu & Greatest Hits So Far ~ CSNY
- JT ~ James Taylor
- Tapestry ~ Carole King
- Vineyard Christian Singers ~ A Vineyard Christmas
- Main Course & Children of the World ~ Bee Gees
- Live Out Loud ~ Steven Curtis Chapman
- Shadow Dancing ~ Andy Gibb
- Barry Manilow Live ~ Barry Manilow
- Chicago 19 ~ Chicago
- Outside From the Redwoods ~ Kenny Loggins
- Goodbye Yellow Brick Road ~ Elton John
- John Denver's Greatest Hits ~ John Denver
- Beat It ~ Michael Jackson
- True Blue ~ Madonna
- Heaven on Earth ~ Belinda Carilsie
- Hard Days Night & Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band ~ Beatles
- Endless Summer & Pet Sounds ~ Beach Boys
- True ~ Spandau Ballet
- Straight Ahead ~ Amy Grant
- For Your Entertainment ~ Adam Lambert
- On a Clear Day ~ Barbra Streisand
Thursday, September 23, 2010
I Just Don't Know!!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
World Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Day!!
Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia and neither is a normal part of aging. Yes, older adults will have some memory loss and other symptoms that my look like a much less significant normal part of growing older.
Dementia is the loss of ability to talk, remember, reason properly, affects everyday functioning. The risk increases as one ages. 5.3 million Americans have Alzheimer's. It is America's seventh leading cause of death. It costs 7.2 billion in costs annually. 10.9 million are unpaid care providers.
Other types of dementia are vascular dementia (high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease), Parkinson's disease, Pick's disease, Creutzfelt-Jacobs disease, Huntington's and others. Alzheimer's disease. is the most common type of dementia. Other things that might look like dementia include sleep deprivation, stress, influenza, thyroid disease, eating disorder, urinary tract infection and others.
Alzheimer's disease can only truly be diagnosed when a person passes when a complete look at the internal tangles and plaques can be examined. However, there are groups of symptoms for dementia in general such as gradually memory loss, repetitive questions, forgetting to eat, misplacing objects in unusable locations, having difficulty naming everyday objects, behavioral changes (aggressive behavior, depression), and physical changes (incontinence). In difficulty with naming objects, the first to go are nouns, so they become descriptive such as "the thing I write with." Remember there are other causes for this...I do this frequently, but do not have any form of dementia. Their seems to be a small genetic link and early onset such as 40s and 50s can occur.
The following is from the Alzheimer's Association:
Stage 1:
No impairment (normal function)
The person does not experience any memory problems. An interview with a medical professional does not show any evidence of symptoms.
Stage 2:
Very mild cognitive decline (may be normal age-related changes or earliest signs of Alzheimer's disease)
The person may feel as if he or she is having memory lapses — forgetting familiar words or the location of everyday objects. But no symptoms can be detected during a medical examination or by friends, family or co-workers.
Stage 3:
Mild cognitive decline
Early-stage Alzheimer's can be diagnosed in some, but not all, individuals with these symptoms
Friends, family or co-workers begin to notice difficulties. During a detailed medical interview, doctors may be able to detect problems in memory or concentration. Common stage 3 difficulties include:
•Noticeable problems coming up with the right word or name
•Trouble remembering names when introduced to new people
•Having noticeably greater difficulty performing tasks in social or work settings
•Forgetting material that one has just read
•Losing or misplacing a valuable object
•Increasing trouble with planning or organizing
Stage 4:
Moderate cognitive decline
(Mild or early-stage Alzheimer's disease)
At this point, a careful medical interview should be able to detect clear-cut problems in several areas:
•Forgetfulness of recent events
•Impaired ability to perform challenging mental arithmetic — for example, counting backward from 100 by 7s
•Greater difficulty performing complex tasks, such as planning dinner for guests, paying bills or managing finances
•Forgetfulness about one’s own personal history
•Becoming moody or withdrawn, especially in socially or mentally challenging situations
Stage 5:
Moderately severe cognitive decline
(Moderate or mid-stage Alzheimer's disease)
Gaps in memory and thinking are noticeable, and individuals begin to need help with day-to-day activities. At this stage, those with Alzheimer’s may:
•Be unable to recall their own address or telephone number or the high school or college from which they graduated
•Become confused about where they are or what day it is
•Have trouble with less challenging mental arithmetic, such as counting backward from 40 by subtracting 4s or from 20 by 2s
•Need help choosing proper clothing for the season or the occasion
•Still remember significant details about themselves and their family
•Still require no assistance with eating or using the toilet
Stage 6:
Severe cognitive decline
(Moderately severe or mid-stage Alzheimer's disease)
Memory continues to worsen, personality changes may take place and individuals need extensive help with daily activities. At this stage, individuals may:
•Lose awareness of recent experiences as well as of their surroundings
•Remember their own name but have difficulty with their personal history
•Distinguish familiar and unfamiliar faces but have trouble remembering the name of a spouse or caregiver
•Need help dressing properly and may, without supervision, make mistakes such as putting pajamas over daytime clothes or shoes on the wrong feet
•Experience major changes in sleep patterns — sleeping during the day and becoming restless at night
•Need help handling details of toileting (for example, flushing the toilet, wiping or disposing of tissue properly)
•Have increasingly frequent trouble controlling their bladder or bowels
•Experience major personality and behavioral changes, including speciousness and delusions (such as believing their caregiver is an impostor), or compulsive, repetitive behavior like hand-wringing or tissue shredding
•Tend to wander or become lost
Stage 7:
Very severe cognitive decline
(Severe or late-stage Alzheimer's disease)
In the final stage of this disease, individuals lose the ability to respond to their environment, to carry on a conversation and, eventually, to control movement. They may still say words or phrases.
At this stage, individuals need help with much of their daily personal care, including eating or using the toilet. They may also lose the ability to smile, to sit without support and to hold their heads up. Reflexes become abnormal. Muscles grow rigid. Swallowing impaired.
All of these stages can is individual and can occur from 6-20 years. (Remember that these symptoms represent a change behavior, such as, I've always had difficulty with remembering the day of the week. But, since this is normal it should not be considered as a symptom of any type of dementia.
There are medications to slow the process down which generally is most effective in the initial stages. A person with Alzheimer with difficulty with walking can manifest as not wanting to walk or choosing not to do so. This may occur due to loss of this task or a change in perception and vision. If their are changes in the floor such as carpeting to tile, curb to pavement and many others. They see it as a hole in the ground, so would you want to step into a hole. It may help to accompany them or to step off first.
Also there is a term called "sundowning." When their are changes light, it makes it harder to see and will be scary, loose sense of safety and steadiness. Shadows appear as holes and they will have difficulty with spatial ability and interpretation of shapes and become more tired. Their are some things that you can do such as minimize glare, shadows and reflections by removing mirrors and cover windows. Hand rubbing also calms a person.
If you are a care giver, utilize some of community resources and make sure that you take breaks and contact services that can help you. Adult day care centers are a good community resource. There they should have therapeutic socialization, activities, exercise which helps decrease "behavior.", increases self-esteem and sense of worth.
There is much more significant information that I have not covered. For more comprehensive information, complete a Google search on Alzheimer's Association. This is the link for the Los Angeles chapter. There are many chapters throughout the world.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Hidden Pieces: Sexual Abuse Continues
[During my process of remembering, I began to have flashbacks about different work situations which I write about below. Remember these occurances were from 1989 to 2000, but I am only making connections or remembering in 2007ish]
Monday, September 20, 2010
A Return to Pooh Corner!!
Sunday, September 19, 2010
"Here With Me" ~ MercyMe ~ Worship in Song
"Here With Me"
I long for your embrace
Every single day
To meet you in this place
And see you face to face
Will you show me?
Reveal yourself to me
Because of your mercy
I fall down on my knees
And I can feel your presence here with me
Suddenly I'm lost within your beauty
Caught up in the wonder of your touch
Here in this moment I surrender to your love
You're everywhere I go
I am not alone
You call me as your own
To know you and be known
You are holy
And I fall down on my knees
I can feel your presence here with me
Suddenly I'm lost within your beauty
Caught up in the wonder of your touch
Here in this moment I surrender to your love
I surrender to your grace
I surrender to the one who took my place
I can feel your presence here with me
Suddenly I'm lost within your beauty
Caught up in the wonder of your touch
Here in this moment I surrender:
I can feel your presence here with me
Suddenly I'm lost within your beauty
Caught up in the wonder of your touch
Here in this moment I surrender to your love
Saturday, September 18, 2010
International Eat An Apple Day!!
Turns out an apple a day could really keep the doctor away.
1. A medium apple has just 60-100 calories, virtually no fat and no sodium.
2. Its 5 grams of fiber and 20 grams of carbs make it a filling snack.
3. Apples' fiber, pectin, antioxidants and other compounds can lower bad (LDL) cholesterol and raise good (HDL) cholesterol.
4. The flavonoids and other phytochemicals in apples help protect against lung and colon cancer
5. Apples contain boron, a mineral that helps maintain bone density and protect against heart disease.
6. The tannins prevent tooth decay, gum disease and urinary-tract infections.
7. Eating an apple a day (with skin) can guard against stroke.
8. The vitamins and antioxidants in apples may help prevent age-related vision loss.
9. The quercetin (a flavonoid) may fight cancer better than vitamin C does.
10. Apples are a good source of folic acid, a B vitamin that helps prevent serious birth defects as well as heart disease.
Well, I'm off to eat a apple or two. What about you?
Friday, September 17, 2010
5 on Friday
Last week, I saw this meme by Mike of Mike's Place. Here are the rules:
If you'd like to join us in the musical fun, the guidelines are basic and simple.
- Go to Playlist.com to make your play list of five songs. You may choose a particular theme to share with us, or post random tunes if that's your vibe for the day. You can simply post the play list, or you can add a little summary about what you are sharing.
- Don't feel restricted by the tracks listed on Playlist.com. And don't be discouraged if the Embed code won't work. You're welcome to use any type of media to share your Sets.
- Be sure to sign Mr Linky so everyone can visit your Set.
I've been a bit more depressed for the past few weeks and my selections reflect that. I hope that you enjoy the music. They are still good songs.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Eating Disorder Update
Monday, September 13, 2010
On Being Borderline ~ Poem
Never without a suicidal thought filling my head
Pain and rage is what I need to express instead
Suicide and self harm are not for attention
It means that my feelings need healthy expression
Hoplessness sometimes runs so deep
Most of the time I just cry and go to sleep
Fragmenting is so hard to manage
Sometimes, causes unwanted damage
Relationships a rollercoaster and a mess
Fear of abandoment is what makes me stress
I push those away that I want close is what I do
Then, panicking when feeling they might leave is my issue
Feelings of abandonment is constantly what I fear
From even those I know hold me dear
Too many intense feelings inside and too many thoughts in my head
Makes me want to scream and scream instead
Sometimes, emotions in such chaos and a blur
That I don’t care what I do or what occurs
Emotions and thoughts that seem to run amok
And, sometimes what I do or say indicates I don’t give a fuck
Wanting desperately for someone to completely understand
Which is something that is only in Fantasyland
Trust no one is what I learned
Please tell me what I feel
Because suppression is my deal
Your continually teaching me to trust
Even when I fuss
In Your arms, I need to be
What else would you add?
Saturday, September 11, 2010
September 11, 2001 ~ Remember
Then, I knew the US was under attack. I quickly went to the restroom where my husband was sitting and was not thinking and asked him, “are you watching the news?” Well, of course, he wasn’t and would have made fun of me, but I had such a serious look on my face. He left for work and I got ready for work. I watched in horror as the first tower completely collapsed and disintegrated. I felt like something had hit my body, felt tremendous grief and knew the it was only a matter of time that the other would do the same. I prayed for and imagined how many lives were in the building and of their loved ones. My heart ached. Then, I quickly grabed a 4 1/2 inch television to take to work. On the way to work, I know exactly where I was on the freeway when the second tower hit. There were rumors about one on the way to Los Angeles international, Disneyland, etc…
I got to work and forgot about my meeting until three days later. We were all there watching my little television on and off throughout the day. I had it on the edge of my desk next to my guest chair, so people stopped by during the day, but no one got work done and rumors were flying. They were trying to figure if they should send us home or not…we left early figuring no one could work anyway.
I hadn’t cried at all, but two days later I went home early because of a tremendous migraine, turned on the television as the American flag was being unfurled on the Petagon and burst into sobs. I had suppressed crying until then. I slept for three hours and felt better. It was eerily quiet with only fighter jets passing occasionally…we live near a National Guard station. Not seeing a plane in the sky anywhere near LAX was surreal as was the whole event. I never realized how much air traffic there was.
People were nicer, more polite, more patient and friendlier even on the freeways. But, within a month’s time it was back to normal. I think, it has changed the world in many ways and not necessarily for the better. Today, I feel much grief. I also, think that I’m on the other side of the country and at that time didn’t know anyone in New York, I can’t image the overwhelming grieving process and trauma that they have endured. My heart and prayers goes out to everyone who was effected, but especially to those who lost someone that day or as a result of it.
Please share your experience or say whatever you need to say regarding that day.
Friday, September 10, 2010
World Suicide Prevention Day!!!
Ask “Are you thinking about killing yourself?” “Have you ever tried to hurt yourself before?” “Do you think you might try to hurt yourself today?” “Have you thought of ways that you might hurt yourself?” “Do you have pills/weapons in the house?”
This won’t increase the person’s suicidal thoughts. It will give you information that indicates how strongly the person has thought about killing him- or herself.
IS PATH WARM?
Ideation—Threatened or communicated
Substance abuse—Excessive or increased
Purposeless—No reasons for living
Anxiety—Agitation/Insomnia
Trapped—Feeling there is no way out
Hopelessness
Withdrawing—From friends, family, society
Anger (uncontrolled)—Rage, seeking revenge
Recklessness—Risky acts, unthinking
Mood changes (dramatic)
If it is then, call for help. The following are some resources most of which are international:
http://suicidehotlines.com/national.html
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
http://suicidehotlines.com/international.html
http://suicideandmentalhealthassociationinternational.org/Crisis.html
http://www.befrienders.org/
http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html
Suicide Myths and Facts from Healthy Place
Myth: People who talk about killing themselves rarely commit suicide.
Fact: Most people who commit suicide have given some verbal clues or warning of their intention.
Myth: The tendency toward suicide is inherited and passed from generation to generation.
Fact: Although suicidal behavior does tend to run in families, it does not appear to be transmitted genetically.
Myth: The suicidal person wants to die and feels that there is no turning back.
Fact: Suicidal people are usually ambivalent about dying and frequently will seek help immediately after attempting the harm themselves.
Myth: All suicidal people are deeply depressed.
Fact: Although depression is often closely associated with suicidal feelings, not all people who kill themselves are obviously depressed. In fact some suicidal people appear to be happier than they've been in years because they have decided to "resolve" all of their problems by killing themselves. Also, people who are extremely depressed usually do not have the energy to kill themselves.
Myth: There is no correlation between alcoholism and suicide.
Fact: Alcoholism and suicide often go hand in hand. Alcoholics are prodded to suicidal behavior and even people who don't normally drink will often ingest alcohol shortly before killing themselves.
Myth: Suicidal people are mentally ill.
Fact: Although many suicidal people are depressed and distraught, most could not be diagnosed as mentally ill; perhaps only about 25 percent of them are actually psychotic.
Myth: Once someone attempts suicide, that person will always entertain thoughts of suicide.
Fact: Most people who are suicidal are so for only a very brief period once in their lives. If the person receives the proper support and assistance, he/she will probably never be suicidal again. Only about 10 percent of the people who attempt later kill themselves.
Myth: If you ask someone about their suicidal intentions, you will only encourage them to kill themselves.
Fact: Actually the opposite is true. Asking someone directly about their suicidal intentions will often lower their anxiety level and act as a deterrent to suicidal behavior by encouraging the ventilation of pent-up emotions through a frank discussion of his problems.
Myth: Suicide is quite common among the lower class.
Fact: Suicide crosses all socioeconomic distinctions and no one class is more susceptible to it than another.
Myth: Suicidal people rarely seek medical attention.
Fact: Research has consistently shown that about 75 percent of suicidal people will visit a physician within the month before they kill themselves.
Is Suicide a Choice? "No. Choice implies that a suicidal person can reasonably look at alternatives and select among them. If they could rationally choose, it would not be suicide. Suicide happens when all other alternatives are exhausted -- when no other choices are seen."~ Adina Wrobleski Suicide: Why? (1995)
“Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live.” ~ Norman Cousins
“Have the courage to live. Anyone can die.” ~Robert Cody
"If I had no sense of humor, I would long ago have committed suicide." ~Mahatma Gandhi
“As anyone who has been close to someone that has committed suicide knows, there is no other pain like that felt after the incident” ~ Peter Greene
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Wired for Sound Wednesday
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Just Because...
Despite my digging my heels in...I became a fan of Lady Gaga's music. She really does have a great voice..."sigh." Pulled in by her tractor beam!! Scotty, get me out of here!!