Day Nine - A Song That Makes You Hopeful

I was trying to think of songs that make me hopeful, and there's quite a number. But I think this is a song that really resonates with me. There really are so many blessings that outweigh whatever trials I'm going through.

Day Eight - A Song That Reminds You of Your "First Love"

It took me a while to decide who would be defined as my "first love," and after much thought, I think it came down to my dad. :) I adored my Dad from the beginning.

When we were little, Mom and Dad used to let us watch movies on their date nights. (So exciting!) One of the movies Dad introduced us to was "The Great Race." This song will forever remind me of my "first love."

Day Seven - A Song That Reminds You of the Past Summer

Most of my family is pretty musical and it's fun to see the talent growing in the new generation. We usually have talent shows when family gets together. This past summer, one of my nieces showed off her impressive fiddling skills. [The song starts at about 0:35.]

Day Six - A Song That Reminds You of a Best Friend

My best friend sings this when there is a lull in the conversation:



I think that is very cultured of her. :)

Day Five - A Song That Is Often Stuck in Your Head

The first time I heard this song, I laughed. And then it got stuck in my head. For years. It was my default in my head for a loooong time. So I'm going to share it with you. It's very cute. 

Day Four - A Song That Calms You Down

I ran into this song several years ago and immediately fell in love. Barbara Bonney has such a warm voice, which is pleasant. Also, the fact that the song has no words is soothing. There's not so much for me to focus on. I can just let the music wash over me. Very calming.

Day Three - A Song That Reminds You of One/Both of Your Parents

For some reason, I've always thought of "Bicycle Built for Two" as a lullaby. It wasn't until I was in college that my mom told me she sang that to me when I was a baby. So anytime I hear "Daisy, Daisy," I think of my mom.



I used to play the piano for hours every Sunday afternoon when I was a teenager. Dad would often come join in and sing. One of the songs we loved to sing together was "The Music of the Night." I was introduced to a lot of Broadway tunes by Dad.