man in the mirror

it is amazing to think back on Michael Jackson and the impact he had on our lives...and i think it is also remarkable to think that the last meaningful impact was easily 15 to 20 years ago. i love so much of his music, but the lyrics to "man in the mirror" make it the song that resonates most with me. RIP MJ.

I'm Gonna Make A Change,
For Once In My Life
It's Gonna Feel Real Good,
Gonna Make A Difference
Gonna Make It Right . . .

As I, Turn Up The Collar On
MyFavourite Winter Coat
This Wind Is Blowin' My Mind
I See The Kids In The Street,
With Not Enough To Eat
Who Am I, To Be Blind?
Pretending Not To See Their Needs

A Summer's Disregard,
A Broken Bottle Top
And A One Man's Soul
They Follow Each Other OnThe Wind Ya' Know'
Cause They Got NowhereTo Go
That's Why I Want You ToKnow

I'm Starting With The Man InThe Mirror
I'm Asking Him To Change His Ways
And No Message Could Have Been Any Clearer
If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place
Take A Look At Yourself, And Then Make A Change

I've Been A Victim Of A Selfish Kind Of Love
It's Time That I Realize
That There Are Some With No Home,
Not A Nickel To Loan
Could It Be Really Me,
Pretending That They're Not Alone?
A Willow Deeply Scarred, Somebody's Broken Heart
And A Washed-Out Dream

They Follow The Pattern Of The Wind, Ya' See
Cause They Got No Place To Be
That's Why I'm Starting With Me

goliaths

i've been thinking on the two 'goliaths' in my life, and how i might deal with them. just what can i use to bring these monsters down?

- financial -- i know that everyone seems to deal with financial issues, but it seems that i have been dealing with this spektor since 1984. now there are college costs. it seems that even just going to a movie or buying a new pair of pants blows up the budget. i am struggling to find out how i might slay this demon.

- my weight -- this is one that i should be able to solve myself. it seems like i have been overweight since 2nd grade. i have to find a sustainable solution.

i will be praying on my goliaths and how i can choose to overcome them. i am confident that their future demise depends completely on prayer and my determination.

music to live by

great weekend...busy as usual...baseball games, birthday (Brittany's) and a trip to PNC Park. much fun with my dad and brother...and doug brought me some cd's i had requested...i thought i was getting 2-4, i got like 50! great tunes, great times.

many of the songs were older country songs that are not only favorites, but bring with them so many memories. remembering when you heard that song, what was happening in the house / car / etc. when you were listening to it, what the words meant then versus now, what a wonderful way to reminisce. i am blessed. i have a wonderful family and my father and brother are truly the best ever. i miss my mom but get to revisit her each day.

music to live by