Pop

Herself freely admits to enjoying a fair amount of pop music. She understands why so many teens adore the plaintive, longing-filled music of young adult pop stars, as the songs also appeal to her inner angsty teen. She listens to Offspring the Third's stories about the trials and tribulations of high school romances, and she understands -- everything is so very heartfelt when one is young.  And sometimes, even when one is not so young.

Today's pop song: Distance, by Christina Perri.

Please don't stand so close to me
I'm having trouble breathing
I'm afraid of what you'll see right now
I give you everything I am
All my broken heart beats
Until I know you'll understand

We hope you enjoy.

Twenty-Two

Herself speaks.

Lovely, witty, charming, and kind-hearted Offspring the First today celebrates the twenty-second anniversary of her entrance into this world.  Beloved child, you who first made me a mother, you brighten the path of all who encounter you. I am ever so grateful to have the privilege of being your Mom. I wish All Good Things for you, always.

Paschal

Three-toothed dog wishes you a very happy Easter.

Big Lungs

Today, we're listening to Christina Aguilera.  Girlcrush moment: she is such a tiny, beautiful woman, who clearly is 90% lung, given how she can belt out a magnificent, heartfelt song.

Two selections for you: first, the slightly naughty, thoroughly enjoyable Candy Man:

And second, the heartbreaking Just a Fool.

We hope you enjoy.

Springtime

Bees do have a smell, you know, and if they don't they should, for their feet are dusted with spices from a million flowers. ― Ray Bradbury, Dandelion Wine

Picture copyright 2014, 2015, Mediocria Firma. Used with gratitude.

At The Car Wash

As Herself sat in the new vehicle, watching the foam spray over the glass of the moon roof, she reflected about how much she enjoys the car.  It's a pleasure to get into it, a pleasure to drive it, a pleasure to park it at her destination.  It's clean and tidy and reliable and readily holds all the things she might need. It will transport her to places she needs to go, and to places she wants to go.  Happy.

She might almost love the car -- except (she reminds herself) that loving Things can so easily lead to heartbreak. And so, she keeps her fondness for the vehicle quiet within her heart.

It is a good car, indeed.

Big Girl Problems

Laundry time.  Let's use this bag for delicates to protect the new brassieres.  (Bras are expensive and need careful washing to ensure longevity of the investment.)  The label says that the bag has a two-bra capacity.

Or, let's not use this bag. Because the bag is, in fact, smaller than a single cup of the bra.

::sigh::