My Mom, Lydia M. Garza

My sister, Cynthia Garza Keesler, just reminded me what today was.

It’s been 12 years since our Mom left us. So hard to believe it’s been that long already.

Today’s post is similar to the ones that I have posted for the last 11 years. But I still feel the same exact way.

❤️
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January 10, 2010… it’s been 12 years since my mom, Lydia M. Garza died. It’s hard to believe that it has already been that long. Sometimes it feel longer and other times it feels like it just happened.

Until we meet again mom, I miss you and I love you more than I can say!

If Roses Grow In Heaven

If roses grow in Heaven Lord
Please pick a bunch for me.
Place them in my Mother’s arms
and tell her they’re from me.
Tell her I love her and miss her,
and when she turns to smile,
Place a kiss upon her cheek
and hold her for a while.
Because remembering her is easy,
I do it everyday,
But there is an ache within my heart
That will never go away.

R.I.P. General Colin Powell

Well, posting a current event today.

Colin Powell passed away today and saw this post and wanted to share it. It’s the most simplest of things that makes our lives better.

David Muir posted this.

General Colin Powell posted this a few years back joking he’d been taking selfies 60 years longer than the rest of us. He often spoke of 13 Rules.

1/ It ain’t as bad as you think. It will look better in the morning.
2/ Get mad, then get over it.
3/ Avoid having your ego so close to your position that when your position falls, your ego goes with it.
4/ It can be done.
5/ Be careful what you choose.
6/ Don’t let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision.
7/ You can’t make someone else’s choices.
8/ Check small things.
9/ Share credit.
10/ Remain calm. Be kind.
11/ Have a vision.
12/ Don’t take counsel of your fears or naysayers.
13/ Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.

These are rules that I want to live by.

Song of the Day — Come On Let’s Go

“Come On Let’s Go” by Ritchie Valens

https://youtu.be/nic0r9c6wnE

I was not born yet when Richie Valens was around. But after seeing the movie “La Bamba”, it made me a fan.

#comeonletsgo #richievalens #labama

Song of the Day — I’d Love to Change the World

“I’d Love to Change the World” by Ten Years After (1971)

https://youtu.be/lSYFJB7o9ZQ

#tenyearsafter

Song of the Day — Young Hearts Run Free

Today’s song is a blast from the past. I was a little too young to enjoy the Disco era and going to the discos to dance. So glad I’m able to listen to the music of that time.

“Young Hearts Run Free” by Candi Staton (1986)

https://youtu.be/27AuSYoA1UA

#CandiStaton #YoungHeartsRunFree

Song of the Day — Fast As You Can

Here is a song that like to listen to when we are on the road.

“Fast As You Can” by Dwight Yoakam

https://youtu.be/uiGFZUnJgqU

#DwightYoakam #FastAsYouCan

Song of the Day — Sabor A Mi

Today’s song is from a movie I recently saw, “Cry Macho” stating Clint Eastwood.

“Sabor A Mi” by Trio Los Panchos

https://youtu.be/Qg_L54DW69U

I might have heard this song before But hearing it in this moving was the first time I paid attention to it.

#SaborAMí #TasteofMe #ÁlvaroCarrillo #LosPanchos #EydieGormé #CryMacho

Song of the Day — Who Says You Can’t Go Home

“Who Says You Can’t Go Home” by Jon Bon Jovi and Jennifer Nettles (2005)

https://youtu.be/5CeX5VEo10c

Such an unusual pair to sing this song. But it works. Had a chance to see Jon Bon Jovi sing this song in concert.

#jonbonjovi # jennifernettles #whosaysyoucantgohome

Song of the Day — Everlasting Love

This is my favorite version of this song.

“Everlasting Love” (1974) by Carl Carlson

https://youtu.be/XmjLpePIz8o

#everlastinglove #carlcarlson

Song of the Day — Every Kinda People

“Every Kinda People” is a 1978 song originally performed by Robert Palmer.

#RobertPalmer #EveryKindaPeople

In case you want to sing along to the song.

Every Kinda People

Said the fight to make ends meet
Keeps a man up on his feet
Holding down his job
Trying to show he can’t be boughtOoh, it takes every kinda people
To make what life’s about, yeah
Every kinda people
To make the world go ’roundSomeone’s looking for a lead
In his duty to a king or to a creed
Protecting what he feels is right
Fights against wrong with his lifeThere’s no profit in deceit
Honest men know that
Revenge does not taste sweet
Whether yellow, black, or white
Each and every man’s the same insideOoh, it takes every kinda people
To make what life’s about, yeah
It takes every kinda people
To make the world go ’roundDoo, doo, doo, doo, doo
D-doo, doo, doo, doo, dum, dum, dum, ooh-oohYou know that love’s the only goal
That could bring a peace to any soul, ooh
Hey, and every man’s the same
He wants the sunshine in his nameOoh, it takes every kinda people
To make what life’s about, yeah
It takes every kinda people
To make the world go ’roundMmm, every kinda people
To make what life’s about

Source: MusixmatchSongwriters: A. Fraser