So Long, Farewell

Here we are, the last, 366th, day of 2016.  Bonus day because of Leap Year and 12/31/2016 ends out a very up and down year.  So many great things happened in our family this year, but we had some scary moments too.  Some great things happened in Sports (CONGRATS CUBS!), but then we have Philly Sports (sigh).  And far too much sadness in the World and let's not even start to talk about politics..... so 2016 is done.  DONE!  But, I am going to try to stay positive in 2017 - we have to. Positive and vigilant and keeping our eyes on what is important.  As the Oaklyn Baptist Church's sign has stated for the past week or so, "Doing the Right Thing means Having No Regrets."  Here's to doing the right thing in 2017 and having no regrets.  May your New Year be filled with love and happiness!  And, to 2016 - SO LONG, FAREWELL!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qy9_lfjQopU

Final Countdown

So we have made it all the way to Day #365 of 2016.  12/30/2016 is the 6th day of Christmas and, even though the Radio (darn it XM) no longer is playing Christmas songs, they are still on my mind. On the Sixth Day of Christmas, My True Love gave me Six Swans (a Swimming)....so I thought I would pick a swan song tonight.  Not a lot of good songs about swans, so I am taking the swan song meaning as one's final performance.  So, to celebrate the year's final performance, I will pick one of my favorite finality songs (even before the Penn Band made it a standard).  Looking forward to counting down and seeing the end of 2016 tomorrow.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jK-NcRmVcw

It Came Upon A Midnight Clear

I am really enjoying the relaxing vibe of the last few days of 2016.  Day #364 started with basketball again (this time a loss, but it was fun watching Alexa get three quarters of playing time!)  And then we capped off 12/29/16 with Moana.  Then, while letting the dog out for the last time this evening, I looked up and saw a bevy of stars (a rarity in this light pollution kinda world)!  Since it is still Christmas time, I will use this song about a midnight clear for my song of the day.....and, with Moana's girl-empowered message, the Celtic Women are a perfect group to sing it tonight.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYDa4Kht6Eo

Call Me

We have reached the last palindromic day of 2016 - 12/28/2016 was Day #363 of 2016.  And, like many (most?) of the palindromic days of 2016, it was a great day.  Morning was basketball (WIN for Colls Girls Varsity in the Christmas Tournament!).  Then we had a trip to the mall (I spent the time in the Apple Store finally getting a phone with more space, thanks to my friends in CA!), an amazing family dinner (using gift cards), and then an family evening at home.  A great way to spend the 4th day of Christmas.  And my true loves did not give me calling birds....BUT, Blondie sings a song about calling!  Night All!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6QBaZHltJw

Michelle

12/27/16 was the third day of Christmas.  Day #362 of 2016, and, as I said to my kids - it's FRENCH HEN DAY!  Ok, that is not true, I made it up.  A day of relaxation and movies (one in the theater and one from the DVR) and not much else to speak about.  Given the Frenchness of the hens, I present to you the song I think of when I think of French.....a Beatles classic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AWhTCIQdk4

I Wish Every Day Could Be Like Christmas

The Day After Christmas, 12/26/2016, another great family day.  Day #361 of 2016 and Day TWO of Christmas.  I like to remind people, around this time of year, that Christmas has TWELVE days!  So, on this day of two turtles doves (and a partridge in a pear tree!), I present this Bon Jovi song about Christmas spirit being present every day of the year.  Because, for sure, we ALL need to keep the Christmas spirit going, especially into 2017.  Enjoy and Good Night!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZXDei3vQ5c

Faith

Christmas Day - day #360 of 2016.  Am awesome day with family again, both in NJ and in PA!  We visited Sarah's grandmother in her room in rehab - she is doing well!!  And we had our York, PA Christmas traditions.  We had some difficulties today (with the car and with the schedule, all minor) but everything worked out fine!  We should have Faith!  And, in honor and in memory of George Michael, here is his classic.  Merry Christmas all!!

https://youtu.be/lu3VTngm1F0