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BainsBane

(53,112 posts)
Sat Dec 14, 2013, 04:38 PM Dec 2013

Remember that life is good

Whatever the intertube drama du jour, don't forget the joys of family and loved ones. Whether you celebrate a holiday this year or not, remember to be thankful for what we do have in life. Honor your friends, family, both human and furry, and celebrate.

As a woman, I celebrate my sisters--by both birth and struggle--my friends, and the men who value us. I invite others to do the same.

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Remember that life is good (Original Post) BainsBane Dec 2013 OP
Great song ismnotwasm Dec 2013 #1
Fantastic choice BainsBane Dec 2013 #2
I know it's gorgeous ismnotwasm Dec 2013 #3
How about Aretha and Annie? ismnotwasm Dec 2013 #4
Also perfect BainsBane Dec 2013 #7
Amen shenmue Dec 2013 #5
AND KoKo Tayler ismnotwasm Dec 2013 #6
Looking for new ones BainsBane Dec 2013 #9
Nice! ismnotwasm Dec 2013 #13
Fantastic! BainsBane Dec 2013 #11
Recommended! NYC_SKP Dec 2013 #8
Thanks, NYC_Skp BainsBane Dec 2013 #10
... ismnotwasm Dec 2013 #14
ditto icarusxat Dec 2013 #67
Who are you thankful for this holiday season? BainsBane Dec 2013 #12
My bewildering daughters ismnotwasm Dec 2013 #15
That's amazing BainsBane Dec 2013 #16
It is in the shelter of each other that people live. -Irish Proverb countryjake Dec 2013 #17
That's a great version BainsBane Dec 2013 #18
Oh wow ismnotwasm Dec 2013 #20
Always Look On The Bright Side of Life napkinz Dec 2013 #19
LOL ismnotwasm Dec 2013 #21
In My Life napkinz Dec 2013 #22
One of the best songs in the world. nolabear Dec 2013 #43
My fave Beatles song. Great choice. nt okaawhatever Dec 2013 #46
Working class hero ismnotwasm Dec 2013 #23
I'm working on getting over my Beatles block to listen to these. BainsBane Dec 2013 #26
I think John would be proud ... napkinz Dec 2013 #27
Excellent ismnotwasm Dec 2013 #29
one of George's best ... napkinz Dec 2013 #24
+1 ismnotwasm Dec 2013 #25
George was my fav Beatle. BainsBane Dec 2013 #38
Ben Harper--Better Way ismnotwasm Dec 2013 #28
another excellent one BainsBane Dec 2013 #33
I know! ismnotwasm Dec 2013 #34
I join you UtahLib Dec 2013 #30
Thanks so much, UtahLib BainsBane Dec 2013 #31
Life's Been Good napkinz Dec 2013 #32
Great version of "The Devil's Right Hand" ismnotwasm Dec 2013 #35
It's Walon from the Wire BainsBane Dec 2013 #37
And Harley from Treme! nolabear Dec 2013 #44
I have never seen Treme BainsBane Dec 2013 #49
Sunday, Bloody, Sunday BainsBane Dec 2013 #36
U2 *is* cool ismnotwasm Dec 2013 #39
I also think Bono is sexy in that video BainsBane Dec 2013 #53
Tracy Chapman ismnotwasm Dec 2013 #40
It's underway BainsBane Dec 2013 #41
it beats one alternative hfojvt Dec 2013 #42
Stevie Wonder's "As" is the most generous, loving song I know. nolabear Dec 2013 #45
A wonderful addition BainsBane Dec 2013 #47
Yes it's right up there ismnotwasm Dec 2013 #48
Lightening Crashes by Live ismnotwasm Dec 2013 #50
Great song. Warren DeMontague Dec 2013 #55
I fully support this message. Warren DeMontague Dec 2013 #51
If you happen to know BainsBane Dec 2013 #52
I don't. Warren DeMontague Dec 2013 #54
Came back 1-5 BainsBane Dec 2013 #57
Certainly when people get em back at 6-0, thats a bad sign. Warren DeMontague Dec 2013 #59
Much to my disappointment, I couldn't think of a Patti Smith song that fit BainsBane Dec 2013 #61
You cant forget this one Warren DeMontague Dec 2013 #62
and that reminds me of Til Victory BainsBane Dec 2013 #69
Nice! ismnotwasm Dec 2013 #63
especially great song because it was St. Louis Cardinals' theme song in 1982 Pretzel_Warrior Dec 2013 #56
That's quite the memory you have BainsBane Dec 2013 #58
no. but it was a long stretch after. the were in World Series in 85 and 87 Pretzel_Warrior Dec 2013 #60
Indigo Girls ismnotwasm Dec 2013 #64
Yeah, they're great. Warren DeMontague Dec 2013 #71
Nina Simone ismnotwasm Dec 2013 #65
Four Women gives me chills BainsBane Dec 2013 #70
Redbone ismnotwasm Dec 2013 #66
Leading a most excellent life here. Past two years have been pretty rough. Tuesday Afternoon Dec 2013 #68
May next year be even better BainsBane Dec 2013 #72

BainsBane

(53,112 posts)
2. Fantastic choice
Sat Dec 14, 2013, 04:53 PM
Dec 2013

You really do know how to pick the perfect songs for an occasion.

As an aside, I want that green outfit. And here I thought the 70s were a wasteland for fashion.

 

NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)
8. Recommended!
Sat Dec 14, 2013, 05:20 PM
Dec 2013

As a man who values and honors all women, I celebrate with you.

Thanks for the post, BainsBane!

ismnotwasm

(42,023 posts)
15. My bewildering daughters
Sat Dec 14, 2013, 05:40 PM
Dec 2013

Who started breeding and now I'm going to have 6 grandchildren ( one is on the way). I'm only 53 and I've been a grandmother since I was 38

BainsBane

(53,112 posts)
33. another excellent one
Sat Dec 14, 2013, 06:40 PM
Dec 2013

(and very handsome too). I can't resist a man with a commitment to social justice.

ismnotwasm

(42,023 posts)
34. I know!
Sat Dec 14, 2013, 06:42 PM
Dec 2013

He's been on my play list for a long time

He does an excellent version of Lennon's "Beautiful Boy" BTW

UtahLib

(3,179 posts)
30. I join you
Sat Dec 14, 2013, 06:33 PM
Dec 2013

...in celebrating the strength and tenacity of those who are unflinchingly fighting for, not only their own rights but, the rights of everyone.

Though it seems a mighty effort has been launched, may you never be silenced, BainsBane.

ismnotwasm

(42,023 posts)
35. Great version of "The Devil's Right Hand"
Sat Dec 14, 2013, 06:50 PM
Dec 2013

As it has an interesting little story by Earle at the beginning. You should like it BB

BainsBane

(53,112 posts)
49. I have never seen Treme
Sat Dec 14, 2013, 08:32 PM
Dec 2013

I only keep HBO when Game of Thrones is on. Is Treme anywhere close to as good as the Wire?

BainsBane

(53,112 posts)
36. Sunday, Bloody, Sunday
Sat Dec 14, 2013, 06:53 PM
Dec 2013

"How long must we sing this song"

Love this song and I don't care if U2 isn't cool.

Warren DeMontague

(80,708 posts)
51. I fully support this message.
Sat Dec 14, 2013, 09:39 PM
Dec 2013

Also I would add that years of experience around here have taught me not to take the intertube drama DU jour too seriously- because it is a mathematical near-certainty that next week, there'll be a new one... and so on, and so on, probably until the sun burns out.


So with that in mind:

Warren DeMontague

(80,708 posts)
54. I don't.
Sun Dec 15, 2013, 04:03 AM
Dec 2013

Personally, I'm not a big alerter, myself. Back in the days of meta, there was much discussion about greater transparency in alerting, putting #s of failed alerts on peoples profiles, etc.

Admin didn't feel it was warranted, obviously... Still I'd say I could probably count the number of alerts Ive sent in the past 6 months, on one hand.

I agree that alerting on this OP is exceedingly silly. I'd be pretty surprised if a jury didn't agree.

Warren DeMontague

(80,708 posts)
59. Certainly when people get em back at 6-0, thats a bad sign.
Sun Dec 15, 2013, 04:19 AM
Dec 2013

5-1 is not much better.

i'm rather enjoying all the music, myself. i like Patti Smith, too.



BainsBane

(53,112 posts)
61. Much to my disappointment, I couldn't think of a Patti Smith song that fit
Sun Dec 15, 2013, 04:24 AM
Dec 2013

The theme, though that's never stopped me before.

 

Pretzel_Warrior

(8,361 posts)
56. especially great song because it was St. Louis Cardinals' theme song in 1982
Sun Dec 15, 2013, 04:05 AM
Dec 2013

when they won the world series.

 

Pretzel_Warrior

(8,361 posts)
60. no. but it was a long stretch after. the were in World Series in 85 and 87
Sun Dec 15, 2013, 04:20 AM
Dec 2013

and lost both in dramatic fashion in game 7 to KC Royals and Minnesota Twins.

The next time they finally made it to the World Series was 2004 when they were swept by the Red Sox to break their long streak.

Finally, Cardinals broke through and won another in 2006 and then won the 2011 world series. They then lost the World Series to Boston again this year.

Yeah, I'm a bit of a fan!

Warren DeMontague

(80,708 posts)
71. Yeah, they're great.
Sun Dec 15, 2013, 07:10 PM
Dec 2013
I live in a silver mine, and I call it beggar's tomb



I have a soft spot for jangly guitars.

Tuesday Afternoon

(56,912 posts)
68. Leading a most excellent life here. Past two years have been pretty rough.
Sun Dec 15, 2013, 03:25 PM
Dec 2013

Almost died but, didn't. Work was a bumpy ride after that. This year was a turn around year for me.

To all on here who love, appreciate and value me ... Salute and Cheers

and to my fan club

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