We always watch the Grammys although we often ask “Who?” it sounds dramatic & cliche to say I cried this year so I’ll just say I had some moments.
So many things to disrupt. But I was thinking about teenaged girls Sunday night after a week when one pastor shared news of a suicide attempt by a trans girl and another reported that the middle schooler who was missing had been found being trafficked by her 23 year old “boyfriend.”
Whether it was Billie Eilish singing “I’m sad again. Don’t tell my boyfriend. It’s not what he’s made for. What was I made for?” Or Joni singing “I've looked at life from both sides now from win and lose and still somehow it's life's illusions I recall.
I really don't know life at all” or Tracy Chapman singing “And I-I, had a feeling that I belonged. I-I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone” I want so much to disrupt the notion that some people are less valuable than others.
Mary Ann, thank you for the video and your thoughts about the Tracy Chapman/ Luke Combs duet. Musically, it was transcendent but for the two of them, representing who and what they do, to share those lyrics and viewpoints is amazing - and hopeful??
And especially thanks for the SNL skits and the Brandi clip - I LOVED them all!! They were good for my heart!
In answer to your question about what I want disrupted, I’m gonna go with ageism as I have a pivotal birthday in a few days and I watch the tear down of a POTUS because of his age. I challenge people to tell me what he has done to hurt this country because of his age. I want to live in a world that honors an 80 year old for his wisdom instead of mocking him for his “shuffle.”
Such a great assessment of our world today. Beautifully written and beautifully said. This is a very special and extraordinary piece Maryann. Thank you for this.
Yes to all of this! I couldn’t find the words to articulate how the song and this performance impacted my boomer life. Your writing is a song; probably like Taylor’s songs? Disclaimer: I don’t know her music!😉
i how beautiful Tracy is. ii what a powerful voice iii best smile!
iv Luke’s respect for her v. That’s what we’re missin’. RESPECT for the wisdom of amazing women - all around us. And for women to treat each other with the kindness of understanding.
So many thoughts after reading this, besides the obvious that I love your writing. First one, I want to know your TV schedule because you watch the best stuff clearly. Second, on “Fast Car,“ I love thatsong then. I love it even more now. I felt the angst then, and maybe even more now. For our country, for our world, and maybe in my life.
3rd, SNL I wish I stayed up that late to watch it! What a timeless, if funny, commentary about race relations.
Thanks for always being provocative, amusing, and humorous.Have a good week. God bless.
We always watch the Grammys although we often ask “Who?” it sounds dramatic & cliche to say I cried this year so I’ll just say I had some moments.
So many things to disrupt. But I was thinking about teenaged girls Sunday night after a week when one pastor shared news of a suicide attempt by a trans girl and another reported that the middle schooler who was missing had been found being trafficked by her 23 year old “boyfriend.”
Whether it was Billie Eilish singing “I’m sad again. Don’t tell my boyfriend. It’s not what he’s made for. What was I made for?” Or Joni singing “I've looked at life from both sides now from win and lose and still somehow it's life's illusions I recall.
I really don't know life at all” or Tracy Chapman singing “And I-I, had a feeling that I belonged. I-I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone” I want so much to disrupt the notion that some people are less valuable than others.
Amen. And you have been, for as long as I've known you (and even longer)
Mary Ann, thank you for the video and your thoughts about the Tracy Chapman/ Luke Combs duet. Musically, it was transcendent but for the two of them, representing who and what they do, to share those lyrics and viewpoints is amazing - and hopeful??
And especially thanks for the SNL skits and the Brandi clip - I LOVED them all!! They were good for my heart!
Hopeful and good for the heart. Yes yes!
In answer to your question about what I want disrupted, I’m gonna go with ageism as I have a pivotal birthday in a few days and I watch the tear down of a POTUS because of his age. I challenge people to tell me what he has done to hurt this country because of his age. I want to live in a world that honors an 80 year old for his wisdom instead of mocking him for his “shuffle.”
Yes!!!
Such a great assessment of our world today. Beautifully written and beautifully said. This is a very special and extraordinary piece Maryann. Thank you for this.
Thanks for reading!!
Yes to all of this! I couldn’t find the words to articulate how the song and this performance impacted my boomer life. Your writing is a song; probably like Taylor’s songs? Disclaimer: I don’t know her music!😉
Love it. Thanks for reading and responding, Blanca!
Re your question what did I notice!
i how beautiful Tracy is. ii what a powerful voice iii best smile!
iv Luke’s respect for her v. That’s what we’re missin’. RESPECT for the wisdom of amazing women - all around us. And for women to treat each other with the kindness of understanding.
Well said again! Thank you Elaine for the great comments!
We forget he struggled with stuttering, and you can still see the evidence. I’m the same age as Joe.
Nothing wrong with my memory - except on stressful busy days - just like Joe !!
Well said!
PS keep on disrupting!
Can't help myself 😁
So many thoughts after reading this, besides the obvious that I love your writing. First one, I want to know your TV schedule because you watch the best stuff clearly. Second, on “Fast Car,“ I love thatsong then. I love it even more now. I felt the angst then, and maybe even more now. For our country, for our world, and maybe in my life.
3rd, SNL I wish I stayed up that late to watch it! What a timeless, if funny, commentary about race relations.
Thanks for always being provocative, amusing, and humorous.Have a good week. God bless.
Thank you, friend!
Vocal harmonies done right are always food for the soul. But when the harmonies are the souls, well obviously, I don’t have the right words….