It’s Tuesday already and time for another Motivational Music Monday pick that is fashionably late. And speaking of late… James has yet to post his, so this is a preemptive post (ha! beat you to it! :D). You can’t blame him though, busy-ness (because if you spell it according to all grammar rules, the word turns into business), busy-ness which has taken over. This past weekend we emptied my mother’s apartment. Surreal. Emotional. Hard.
Anyway… moving on…
I saw this at work yesterday:
While we do have raccoons rehabbing at the center, this family actually lives underneath the clinic. It’s a mama with her 2 spring babies. Mama has lived under the clinic for a few years (smart raccoon), and the babies will stay with her until next spring, then they’ll be off to make their own families. Yes, they’re big, happy, and fat, and are cleaning up the cat food as we have a few resident kitties. It’s unusual for them to be out in the open like this, so I took advantage and grabbed my phone.
I also saw this out on my run…
It’s a trail! Leading into the dark spooky forest!! It was actually dusk when I took this picture so no way was I going to go off exploring to see where the trail led, but definitely something I’ll look into in the future. As soon as I’m sure there have been no bobcat or bear sightings.
Onto some music…
The other day I was perusing another site, A Joyful Process, when I came across a playlist from the early ’80s. And this song. How could I have possibly forgotten about this song?! It always used to be one of my favorites back in the day… upbeat, happy, fun! How can you not smile when listening to this! I like these lyrics:
Ain’t nothin’ gonna break my stride
Nobody’s gonna slow me down
Oh-no, oh-no, I got to keep on moving
Ain’t nothin’ gonna break my stride
I’m running and I won’t touch ground
Oh-no, I got to keep on movin’
Can you relate? (Trivia question… what song is that a lyric to? Only die-hard Prince fans will know, hehe)
Enjoy this “Solid Gold” performance! (Thanks T!!)
It’s Taco Tuesday!! What’s on the menu tonight at your house?! (Totally random, I know, but that’s how I roll, baby)
I love how cheerful you, are Paula! You are an inspiration. And great song choice 🙂 It made me smile. I am struggling to catch up in school right now so this was Just the inspiration I needed.
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Awww, Alana, thank you!! And I hope you’re able to catch up… I know it’s hard, but hang in there!!
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Thanks Paula! I will just keep working.
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You might discover something in that forest. 😉 Song you chosen is a great choice.
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Why thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed the song!! And yes… the trail is going to be interesting, 😀
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Love that song.
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Thanks Darlene! Definitely a happy little ditty!! 🙂
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I used to love that song, although I had no idea who sang it. Also love Taco Tuesdays. I should have gone that route instead of chicken (and wondering what to do with it).
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Taco Tuesday with Chicken! That always works! And if you can find the corn tortillas with only 3 ingredients, then super healthy, hehe! And thanks!! I always enjoy knowing that I’m not the only one who loves certain silly songs! 😀
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Yes, certainly a happy and upbeat song – and Taco Tuesday – life is good! Happy Tuesday Paula. 🙂
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Thanks Terry!! I hope you’ve had a great day and all has gone well!!
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Love the song! Follow the trail!! Go! 😊😊
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Yes, definitely! I’ll take my Go Pro to see if I can make it spooky and exciting, hehe! But preferably when it’s NOT dark, 😀
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I need to know…. No I demand to know were the trail leads to!
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Hahahaha, I thought you might!! 😀 I’m gonna Go Pro it! Should be fun!
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Very good! Weeeheeee this will be your first trail adventure!?
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It will! I’ll be “off-roading,” haha! 😀
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Did you read the label? It comes with an addiction warning. You could get used to it and suffer withdrawals and bad mood swings if you don’t get it frequently. The ground looks so lovely your feet will love you forever. Oh I better shut up and go for a run now.
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Hahahaha! I’ll remember you said that! Hope you have/had a nice run!!
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Thanks. Just about to head out!
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Well thanks for that earworm!
We’ll be moving my parents when we get back. To say I am not looking forward to that . . .
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I hear ya! But I hope you have a good break away… even if just for a couple of days! (Bring an umbrella, hehe) Awww, I’m going to be so sad to miss you… but you’ll be back, I know.
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Seattle is just part of it. 🙂
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I know! That’s why I said pack it all, hahahaha!
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Fabulous song choice ! I found a few other versions of it on the web – all very upbeat (which is the only way to be). 🙂 As you say, I’m not sure how we missed that one !
Take care in that forest !
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Thanks Mike!! Yeah, a super fun song! And I will take care in that forest! It will be interesting!! 😀
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First…thanks for the shout out! Not sure how you stumbled on that high school senior year playlist, but I’m glad you did! “Break My Stride” was one of those songs I instantly remembered when I was putting the list together.
Second, I DO know what song that lyric is from…but I won’t give it away in this comment…unless you ask (or I’m allowed)! 🙂
Finally, I hope you have had (or are having) a great day! I like the cliffhanger ending as to where that trail leads into the woods…
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Thanks T!! I don’t have a clue how I stumbled upon it either, but I’m glad I did! I went back today to try and link to it, but then I couldn’t find it again! Funny that!
Yes! If you know that line (and I know you do, hehe), feel free to shout it out!
And thank you! I’ve had a great day, and I hope you have too! I’m going to grab my Go Pro when I work up the courage to go exploring to see where that trail takes me! I’ll try to add a little element of scary and suspense… kind of like the Blair Witch Project, haha!
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Haha! That line, is from Prince’s “Let’s Pretend We’re Married.” Ah, I remember it well…and if he hadn’t removed all his music from Spotify, I believe it was on that list too!
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Lol, I knew you would know!! And when I read that line, I totally hear his voice, don’t you?! It’s a song I run to and it gives me a great pace because of the constant beat, love it! And then, of course singing to it while I’m running… I’ll bet people think I’m looney! 😀
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Hahaha! If they know Prince, they would understand! It does have a great beat though, which makes it great for exercise…now I just have to find it and move something! LOL
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Oh, and in a “shameless plug” kind of way, here’s that link: https://joyfulprocessblog.com/2015/05/05/the-playlist-high-school-senior-year-1983-1984/
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Yay!! Perfect!! Thank you for sharing it because I flat out lost it! 😀
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You’re welcome! 🙂
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How in the heck did I miss this!!!!
I used to love this song. Such happy memories!
BTW, those have to be the biggest raccoons that I have SEEN!!!
LOL!!!
Excellent post!
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Thanks Gwin!! Definitely happy memories with this one!! Lol, those raccoons… they are fed well, that’s for sure! (Although one is not supposed to feed wildlife, hehe) 😀
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LOL!!!
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Good Lord, Paula! Solid Gold! When I lived in Glendale, we actually had raccoons in the common area of the apartment complex. My lab used to “tree” them. They would hiss at her. Fun! That trail would definitely be something I would check out. In the daytime. Perhaps with a pet. Or my husband. After all, it is Halloween, you just never know. 😉
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Glendale? Arizona?
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California!
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Ohhhh, hahahaha! I’m from Tucson, so I immediately went to the Arizona Glendale!
Anyway, yes… they’re cool little critters, so funny to watch eat with their little hands!
And that trail… so spooky at the beginning! Maybe I’ll play a little trick and put Halloween eyes in the trees just to freak out passersby, lol! I’m so evil, 😀
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I LOVE that idea Paula. I lived in Phoenix for five years and loved it. I do enjoy watching raccoons eat. Oddly enough, they are very dainty. Almost elegant.
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Oh yeah, do you remember javelinas? We used to have a family of them that lived near the office I worked at in Phoenix. They are so cute but yet so mean…..
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Yes, agree to both, mean and cute! They also smelled horrible, lol! You can always smell when a javelina is in the area, 😀
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Ain’t nothing gonna break your stride. It sounds like you have a difficult weekend behind you, but now, it’s behind you and characteristically, you’re looking forward. What a cool raccoon troop! Thanks for sharing this song. 🙂 and unfortunately, I’m not die-hard enough of a Prince fan to know what the heck you’re talking about.
Hope you continue having a good week!
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Hahahaha, it’s okay about the Prince song, it wasn’t particularly mainstream… I have it on my playlist and I often run to it because it has a solid constant beat! And thanks Dorothea!! Yes, the worst is behind us so we can now move forward! Hope you’re having a great week too! 😀
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Yes! It’s the weekend!
How are you doing? Any fun plans?
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Doing well!! We are going to go see Simply Three on Saturday night!! Which all started with Two Cellos! How about you? Anything fun?
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Ha ha! Yes!
That’s awesome. I will look up Simply Three when I’m at home.
I actually went to Munich. Obviously didn’t go to run the marathon, but I had a good time at a seminar there and in the city. Heading back to Berlin now…ready for some normalcy.
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Yes, it was a tough weekend for you, for sure….I love your pics Paula, and so nice to know how comfortable the raccoons are. Great song choice ! Hugs
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Awww, thank you so much Lynne!! Hugs right back!! Xoxo
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Okay, I never got that close to experience d’essence au javelina…..maybe that is a good thing.
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Hahahaha!! Believe me, it’s a good thing, 😀
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I am sure it has been so emotional and difficult xxxx
Cool pictures of the racoons! Hope your week has been awesome
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Thank you Lynn! It has been an okay week, not too bad. Hope the same for you!! 😀
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Thanks xx
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I hope you get to explore that trail soon! Love the song choice, it made me smile 😀
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Thank you Antonia! Yes, that trail is on my list of things to do, hehe!! 😀
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Perfect for around Halloween 😉
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Hahahaha, I know right!! 🙂
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I can imagine how difficult it must have been going through your mom’s stuff. *hugs*
You are such a tough and brave woman. I would be afraid those raccoons were infected with rabies. But this is what you do for a living and obviously love doing it.
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Thank you Tasha. I appreciate the kind words. And actually, raccoons aren’t a rabies vector species here in Washington… only bats. It’s the raccoon roundworm I’d be more worried about, :D. That stuff is nasty!! :O. (Just don’t go barefoot, haha)
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I have now got that song in my head haven’t heard it in such a long time. But you are amazing and such an inspiration 😄😄
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Awww, thank you Ruth! Yeah, that song is a bit of an ear worm, but oh so fun, 😀
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Great post and definitely great track! 😊
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Thanks Lisa! Yeah, fun little song!! 😀
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