If you are travelling this holiday season, please take time to enjoy the journey. Best wishes to everyone for Safe and Happy Holidays!! This video is dedicated to my dear friend Tamas (Maxi230). Thank   more...you for sharing your culture and love of music with me and brightening my days with your beautiful rose comments. Tamas, boldog karacsony es koszonetet mond neked, a baratom!  less

Another hit from Gordon Lightfoot's Endless Wire album, Daylight Katy had to have a special subject. Who better than the beautiful Katie Holmes aka Mrs. Tom Cruise. From the innocent young girl of "Dawson's   more...Creek" fame to the Hollywood beauty of today, she has handled the transformation and all of it's attention with much grace.
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Daylight Katy (Endless Wire) 4:18
She walks by the sea where the seaworld is
And she waits for the man to come
She lives in town with her high-heeled friends
And she knows it's a long way down
But she doesn't have to get up in the morning
With her hair so soft and long
Daylight Katy come on
Daylight Katy come on
If you can't follow me down
Daylight Katy go home
Daylight Katy come on
Daylight Katy come on
If you can't follow me down
Daylight Katy go home
She walks to the sea where the seaweed is
Where the rust and the dirt runs deep
She lives nine lives in her midnight world
While her old man's fast asleep
And she doesn't have to get up in the mornin'
With her hair so soft and long
Daylight Katy come on
Daylight Katy come on
If you can't follow me down
Daylight Katy go home
Daylight Katy come on
Daylight Katy come on
If you can't follow me down
Daylight Katy go home
She lives by the sea when the summer wind comes
And the sea don't mind at all
She talks to the sea when the sea runs wild
And the waves run steep and tall
And she doesn't have to get up in the mornin'
With her hair so soft and long
Daylight Katy come on
Daylight Katy come on
If you can't follow me down
Daylight Katy go home
Daylight Katy come on
Daylight Katy come on
If you can't follow me down
Daylight Katy go home  less

Just a little bit of fun -- especially for lovers of "Bacon"! lol

The Pugs are waiting patiently for Santa to arrive. "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" from The Carpenters "Christmas Portrait". Merry Christmas!!

Another incredible song in the Gordon Lightfoot Series. It's always interesting to find photos that depict the emotion and allow the viewer to experience the journey that the music and lyrics take us   more...on. I'd like to publicly thank Tj (StonewallStudios) for always pushing me to make it that little bit better. I hope he never stops. ~~ Lynn
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The Last Time I Saw Her (Did She Mention My Name) 5:10
The last time I saw her face, her eyes were bathed in starlight and her hair hung long
The last time she spoke to me, her lips were like the scented flowers inside a rain-drenched forest
But that was so long ago that I can scarcely feel the way I felt before
And if time could heal the wounds, I would tear the threads away that I might bleed some more
The last time I walked with her
Her laughter was the steeple bells
That ring to greet the morning sun
A voice that called to everyone
To love the ground we walked upon
Those were the good days
The last time I held her hand, her touch was autumn, spring and summer, and winter too
The last time I let go of her, she walked away into the night
I lost her in the misty streets, a thousand months, a thousand years
When other lips will kiss her eyes
A million miles beyond the moon, that's where she is
But that was so long ago that I can scarcely feel the way I felt before
And if time could heal the wounds, I would tear the threads away that I might bleed some more
The last time I saw her face, her eyes were bathed in starlight and she walked alone
The last time she kissed my cheek
Her lips were like the wilted leaves
Upon the autumn covered hills
Resting on the frozen ground
The seeds of love lie cold and still
Beneath a battered marking stone
It lies forgotten
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This beautiful song is by Canada's Amy Sky. It brings back special memories of "angel" days as a child, young adult and mother. I hope you too get an opportunity to make "Angels In The   more...Snow".
Angels In The Snow
-- by Amy Sky
When the twilight hour is sparkling
and the city’s all aglow,
come with me my darling
to the place we love to go.
When the frost’s upon the window,
there’s a tingle in your toes,
to the fields of virgin white
for Angels in the snow.
Lying on the frozen ground,
arms go up and legs go down.
How it looks so perfect
I don’t know.
With the snowflakes all around
feels like heaven’s reaching down
to tell us here on earth we’re not alone.
As the rooftops glisten
and your cheeks turn to rose,
we will lie in wonder
making Angels in the snow.
With the snowflakes all around
feels like heaven’s reaching down
telling us that we are not alone.
The silver moon is shining
on the winter world below.
How she’ll smile to see us
waving our hellos.
And as each season passes,
I will watch as your wings grow.
I’ll always think of you this way,
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The ancient ruined city of Tikal is the largest of the Maya civilization. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is now part of Guatemala’s Tikal National Park and a popular tourist spot. The lowland rainforest   more...hosts an array of wildlife in addition to the step pyramid temples, some of which tower over 200 feet (60 meters) high.
Tikal trivia: In Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Tikal was used as the background of the rebel base on Yavin 4.
Classical Guitarist, Manfred Harter composed and performed “Mystery of Tikal”.  less

I must admit, when I was offered Gordon Lightfoot's "Protocol", and actually listened to it, it scared me to death! So much history had to be packed into such a short timeframe, that I avoided   more...it for some time before finally getting down to it. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary, defines Protocol as "a code prescribing strict adherence to correct etiquette and precedence (as in diplomatic exchange and in the military services). Gordon Lightfoot's "Protocol" is a lesson in history.
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Protocol (Summertime Dream) 3:58
Who are these ones who would lead us now
To the sound of a thousand guns
Who'd storm the gates of hell itself
To the tune of a single drum
Where are the girls of the neighborhood bars
Whose loves were lost at sea
In the hills of France and on German soil
From Saigon to Wounded Knee
Who come from long lines of soldiers
Whose duty was fulfilled
In the words of a warrior’s will
And protocol
Where are the boys in their coats of blue
Who flew when their eyes were blind
Was God in town for the Roman games
Was he there when the deals were signed
Who are the kings in their coats of mail
Who rode by the cross to die
Did they all go down into worthiness
Is it wrong for a king to cry
And who are these ones who would have us now
Whose presence in concealed
Whose nature is revealed
In a time bomb
Last of all you old seadogs
Who travel after whale
You'd storm the gates of hell itself
For the taste of a mermaid's tail
Who come from long lines of skippers
Whose duty was fulfilled
In the words of a warrior's will
And protocol
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About a month ago I mentioned to Lynn how much I liked Gordon's Spanish Moss - Lynn answered, you are entitled to a request or two you know , and so it is requested. The scenario that immediately came   more...to mind is that Gordon met a southern Belle while performing in Savannah Georgia. Their relationship might have been for lifetime, had things gone differently ... and, she had a daughter that Gordon called " Spanish Moss"....just a thought that works for me. Hope you enjoy it. Thank you for the request dear Lynn!
Spanish Moss
(G) Let go darling, (G+) I can feel the (G6) night wind call (G7)
(Am) Guess I'd better (Bm) go
I (C) like you more than (G/B) half as much
As I (Am7) love your Spanish (D7) moss

(G) Spanish moss a-(G+)hanging down
(G6) Sweeter than the (G7) southern love we've (Am) found
(D) Spanish moss, (D7/F#) keeps on following my (C/G) thoughts a(G)round (C) (D)
(G) Georgia pine and (G+) ripple wine
(G6) Memories of Sa(G7)vannah summer(Am)time
(D) Spanish moss, (D7/F#) wish you knew what I was (C/G) say(G)ing

(Am) So I'm rolling north (D) thinking
Of the (G) way things (B7/F#) might have (Em) been (Dm)
If (C) she and (G/B) I could have (Am7) changed it all some(D)how (D7)

Spanish moss a-hanging down
Lofty as the sycamore you've found
Spanish moss, keeps on following my thoughts around
Georgia pine and ripple wine
Kisses mixed with moonshine and red clay
Spanish moss, wish you knew what I was saying

So I'm rolling north thinking
Of the way things might have been
If she and I could have changed it all somehow

Let go darling, I can feel the night wind call
The devil take the cost
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It's not every day that you meet someone who prefers the snowy days of winter over the summer's sun, but Surfcottage is one such person. I hope this helps her beat the heat by thinking cool thoughts.   more... Unfortunately, winter will be here before we know it! ;) xoxoxo
Most of the pics are from winters in Ontario and Quebec, and of Vernon, BC's "Silver Star" ski resort.
Also, this is a "Snow Tag"!! I've tagged JUSTCALLMEHU and RhiannonRose, so watch for their wintry vids soon and get your snowy pics ready! Blame Surfcottage! ;) lol
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Strive Music sent me an email saying, "You need FIRE in your life." This is my kind of "Fire", using their audio "FIRE", with their permission.
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Dreamland conjured images of a multiple marriage life. Who other than Elizabeth Taylor could guide us through the emotions of this song. This is another in the Gordon Lightfoot series, 46 of which can   more...be viewed at the Gordon Lightfoot Tribute Channel http://ca.youtube.com/user/thomasj157. More to come!
Dreamland (Endless Wire Album) 2:53
You come to me in times of need
When you can't find anyone
You seem to be much better off now
There's a rainbow number one
We could see life through the gutter then
Till it caused my heart to break
There was too much toil in dreamland
And too much love to take
Sometimes I remember when
We were all dressed up in style
I don't recall the gist of it all
But you drove the young men wild
You could wrap me around your finger
Till it caused my heart to break
There was too much toil in dreamland
And too much love to take
So if you need me near you
Y' can do it if you choose
There was too much toil in dreamland
And too much love to lose
Instrumental
You make me do what you want me to do
Then you run the rules on me
You seem to be the wiser now
Could it be you've been deceived
Anytime you felt like tryin'
You would cause my heart to break
There was too much toil in dreamland
And too much love to take
So if you need me near you now
You can do it if you choose
There was too much toil in dreamland
And too much love to lose  less

Despite a 1993 apology from the Government of Japan, in early March, 2007, then Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made comments amounting to a denial of the fact that Korean, Chinese, Indonesian, Taiwanese   more...and Filipino women were forced to serve as prostitutes during WWII. Many had been kidnapped, or tricked into leaving their homes, but all were forced to serve as “comfort women” in military brothels for the Imperial Army. Many did not survive. Private Members’ Bills were passed in Canada and the United States calling for an apology from Prime Minister Abe. That apology came less than a month later. But, within every cloud is a silver lining, and these women, at a late stage of their lives, fought for what they wanted and won - a true testament to their spirit that needed some recognition.
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Summer Side of Life (Summer Side of Life) 4:05
He came down through fields of green
On the summer side of life
His love was ripe
There were no illusions
On the summer side of life
Only tenderness
And if you saw him now
You'd wonder why he would cry
The whole day long
There were young girls everywhere
On the summer side of life
The talked all night
To the young men that they knew
On the summer side of life
Goin' off to fight
And if you saw them now
You'd wonder why they would cry
The whole day long
He came down through field of green
On the summer side of life
He prayed all night
Then he walked into a house
Where love had been misplaced
His chance to waste
And if you saw him now
You'd wonder why he would cry
The whole day long
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No Mistake About It, there could only be one star of this vistory -- Angelina Jolie. A beautiful lady with a somewhat colourful past, Angelina has made a name for herself today as a wonderful actress   more...and caring mother, and is admired for her humanitarian efforts.
No Mistake About It (Harmony) 4:06
1. Shes the shine in every moonbeam,
Kinda girl who can pick you clean.
Shes a star in every other mans eyes.
Shes the girl in every mans day.
Pretty soon she will make her way,
into the back door, of your mind.
-1st Chorus-
She moves like a raptor, She moves like a snake.
She moves like a raptor. She moves me to make,
No mistake about it, No mistake about it.
2. She was kind of a neighbourhood kid.
Pretty soon she will flip your lid.
Shes the pearl in every other mans tea.
Shes the smile in every mans eyes,
Kinda girl who cn put you wise.
Shes a girl lets every other man be.
-2nd Chorus-
She moves like a raptor, (no mistake about it)
She moves like a ghost, (no mistake about it)
She moves me like a raptor, (no mistake about it)
She moves me to boast,
No mistake about it, No mistake about it.
3. Shes the shine in every moonbeam,
Kinda girl who can make you lean,
over backwards, or so they say.
Shes the girl in every mans game.
Pretty soon she will pick your brain.
Shes the smile in every other mans day.
-3rd Chorus-
She moves like a raptor, (no mistake about it)
She moves like a snake, (no mistake about it)
She moves me like a raptor, (no mistake about it)
She moves me to make,
No mistake about it, No mistake about it.
-Repeat 2nd & 3rd Choruses-
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Miguel, to me, is Gordon Lightfoot's "El Paso" -- the sad story of a hard life, bad decision, untimely death and an everlasting love. It was difficult to find "period" pics for this   more...one, so I must thank Tj for coming to my rescue and providing some of them. That's what made this truly a "team" effort!
Miguel (Summer Side of Life) 4:12
Never had much to say
He traveled alone with no friends
Like a shadowy ghost
At dawn he came and he went
Through the woodland swiftly gliding
To the young maid he came riding
Where she'd run to meet him
By the garden wall
Oh my sweet Miguel
I will never tell
No one will ever know
What I know too well
And he'd smile and lay his head on her breast
And he'd say I have no fear
They're waiting for me to cross the border, to swim the river
‘Cause I've done that before
To see my true love's smiling face
A hundred times or more
Oh my sweet Miguel she cried
I'll love you ‘til I die
He was born to the south
In Mexico they say
The child of a man
Who was soon gone away
But his mother loved him dearly
And she would take him yearly
To the great cathedral in St. Augustine
Oh my young Miguel
Listen to the bell
Of my poverty
You must never tell
And he cried himself to sleep in the night
And he vowed to make things right
So he took the gun down from the wall and he paid a call
He knew she'd understand
A lawman came to capture him
The gun jumped in his hand
Oh Miguel the mother cried
You must run son or you'll die
So the story is told
Of his true love 'cross the line
As strong as the oak
And as sweet as the vine
And the child she bore him
Came on the fateful morning
When they sent him to his final rest
Oh my sweet Miguel
Listen to the bell
No one will ever know
What I know too well
Then she'd smile and lay the child on her breast
And she'd say I have no fear
I'm waiting for you to cross the border, to swim the river
'Cause you've done that before
To see your true love's smiling face
A hundred times or more
Oh my sweet Miguel she cried
I'll love you ‘til I die
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This song was suggested to me by a friend on another site, and I'm so glad it was! It gave me an opportunity to explore the deserts of the world, though I did focus on the beautiful deserts of North America.
  more..."Horse With No Name" was written by Dewey Bunnell and actually started out as "Desert Song". The name was changed just before it was recorded. It was written as an antidote to England's rainy weather and as an escape from the chaotic music industry lifestyle - back to the peaceful, quiet deserts of California, Arizona and New Mexico. I hope you enjoy my interpretation.  less

Nothing says relaxation louder than a well-worn pair of denim jeans. Though styles continue to change, jeans have remained a staple of every wardrobe, from princes to paupers, for decades. The denim   more...jean got its start as work pants for sailors, but has expanded to include jackets, vests, hats, shoes, bags, belts and a myriad of other items. If you don’t have a pair – what are you waiting for?? ;)
Jeans On -- by Keith Urban
(David Dundas/Roger Greenaway)
When I wake up in the mornin' light
I pull on my jeans and I feel all right
I pull my blue jeans on, I pull my old blue jeans on
I pull my blue jeans on, I pull my old blue jeans on.
It's the weekend, and I know that you're free
So pull on your jeans and come on out with me
Oh 'cause I need to have you near me,
I need to feel you close to me
I need to have you near me, I need to feel you close to me
You and me, we'll go motorbike ridin' in the sun
And the wind and the rain
I got money in my pocket, I got a tiger in my tank
And I'm king of the road again
I'll meet ya in the usual place
You don't need a thing except your pretty face, alright
I pull my blue jeans on, I pull my old blue jeans on
I pull my blue jeans on, I pull my old blue jeans on
Aw, here we go mama
Well you and me, we'll go motorbike ridin' in the sun
And the wind and the rain
I got money in my pocket, I got a tiger in my tank
And I'm king of the road again
When I wake up in the mornin' light
I pull on my jeans and I feel all right
Hey I pull my blue jeans on, I pull my old blue jeans on
I pull my blue jeans on, I pull my old blue jeans on
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The beautiful insects come in a rainbow of colors, eat those pesky mosquitos, can fly as fast as 36 miles per hour, and only spend a month or two of their lives as what we know as an adult dragonfly.   more... This little video is for Newt, our resident lover of dragonflies, and kind-hearted friend. xoxo  less

This beautiful song was written by Olivia Newton-John and Canada's Amy Sky and is based on the First Chakra, Sacred Truth: "All Is One". It is a beautiful reminder that we are all "pearls   more...on a chain".
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Every living thing on this earth has a heart
Every little thing that I am so you are
And if you look in my eyes
You will see we are souls alike
We are pearls
We are pearls
We are pearls on a chain
Every day my sunrise will dawn where you are
Every night we sleep underneath the same star
And if we stand face to face
We will see love's amazing grace
We are pearls
We are pearls
We are pearls on a chain  less

In August Steven Harper was a free man after having been convicted and imprisoned for the murder of Lynn Harper which he did not commit.
Adam Crossley and Asher Lenz wrote and recorded a song entitled   more...12PrisonerLA. Lynn ( MyLady) and I thought it ideally suited for a tribute to the new "free" life of Stephen Truscott.

A million thanks to Lynn at 4Lane Productions for her edits, images and dependable sensitivity as to how a story like this should be produced.
It is almost theft that it is uploaded here and not at her channel!  less

Harl tagged me on this one. I met my first online friend on a forum when I was doing some genealogy research. We'll actually meet this September, after 3 years of corresponding. My first LV friend isn't   more...active on LV anymore, though we've met and keep in touch. I've been blessed with many good friends here, and many of those friendships have grown outside the confines of LV. This is a mini-tribute to this friend to many, who is #1 on my list. I tag DanTheBrit and SillyLeslie. :) xoxo  less

"Baby Mine" has always been my favourite part of Disney's movie, Dumbo. There is nothing as unconditional as the love of a mother for her child, regardless of whether that mother wears blue   more...jeans or fur or feathers! This one is for TheChildrensTable, and the child in all of us.  less

Karen Carpenter's extraordinary voice is showcased in "Little Altar Boy" which was recorded by The Carpenters for their "Christmas Portrait" album. My intent was to save this for   more...the holiday season, but as I worked with it, I realized that it is timeless.
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Thank you LV! Lightfoot’s lyrics for “Whisper My Name” led me to the pioneers – covered wagons, horseback, building a life from scratch in the “wilds” of North America. Pioneer women had to be strong,   more...and independent, to be able to carry on with the day-to-day toils of a settler’s life – especially if her husband was lured away by the quest for what seemed like easy money to be made in the Gold Rush days, panning and mining for gold.
Whisper My Name (Dream Street Rose) 3:11
Travel with me if you choose
Into a land of notions
Through the ruins of yesteryear
Set yer mind in motion
Be beside me win or lose
I will no forsake thee
I must do, so must you
Now will you go with me
I will build a home for you
To keep you warm each winter
Lemon lilies at your door
To give you in September
I will take you as you stand
I promise to defend thee
I must do, so must you
Now will you go with me
Whisper my name as you pass through my life
Whisper my name when you fall
I'm just a dusty old mem'ry ya trust
I'll be close by when you call
Give and take ain't always so
Seeing is believing
Down and out don't stop the show
Staying is not leaving
What we say ain't always so
But I won't deceive thee
I must do, so must you
Now will you go with me
Talk to me, run to me, whisper my name
Don't waste your love makin' friends
We've both had enough of that wonderful stuff
It's too easy to sin
Travel with me if you choose
Into a land of notions
Through the ruins of yesteryear
Set yer mind in motion
Be beside me win or lose
I will no forsake thee
I must do, so must you
Now will you go with me
Travel with me if you choose
I promise to protect thee
I must do, so must you
Now will you go with me
Now will you go with me
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