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So Many Great Christmas Songs, So Few Get Played
There are many things that we have gotten used to as part of this wonderful time of the year. Decorations and light displays, tasty treats, touching and fun specials on television and of course, Christmas music.
The Best Country Music In 2022
One of the best things to come out of 2022 was an abundance of refreshing and lyrically poignant new music. From Kelsea Ballerini’s GRAMMY-nominated song “HEARTFIRST” to country crooner Nate Smith’s “Whiskey On You,” we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite songs to come out this year!
Jennifer BarnesPublished about a year ago in BeatA letter from Mrs Claus
Santa is the king of children's fantasies... magical, jolly, kind, loving and adoring. He and the elves have talked about nothing for the past 3 weeks other than all of the goodies that he will be delivering to the children, and all of the goodies he will get in return from the children; cakes, cookies, milk and many, many other surprise goodies.
Debbie SteinmetzPublished about a year ago in Poets- Runner-Up in Sensational Challenge
Winter Solstice
Winter entered quietly A breeze blowing Across a field, With the scent of snow And change, The news that sun would return
Katrina ThornleyPublished about a year ago in Poets 30 Great Songs of Donna Summer
Donna Summer achieved major success throughout her career. She made it into the Top 10 with 14 songs in the US and has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. To this day her albums still sell about 1.5 million copies per year every year and her fan base is as strong and fervent as it was in the 1970s. I love Donna Summer. Her voice was amazing. I would go so far as to call her one of the greatest vocalists of all-time.
Rick Henry ChristopherPublished about a year ago in BeatHumans Are A judgemental Race
She falls and trips down the walkway, Stumbling and staggering from all she drank, I hear her loud laughter as I pass her by,
Colleen MillsteedPublished about a year ago in Poets8 Gothic Home Decor Items for Oddity Lovers
Many homes have been plagued with uninspired home decor that make their visitors feel warm and welcome. It's time we put an end to the "Live, Laugh, Love" and introduce our visitors to an odder taste of decor. From anatomical pieces to friendly grim reapers, here are a few oddities and stores that will darken up your horrid abode.
Kris LelielPublished about a year ago in LifehackThe Answer is "Antidepressants"
I dreamt of cucumberous folks Who referred to each other as “blokes.” Yes British cucumbers, A townful I numbered. Such creative thoughts sleeping can coax!
Brynne NelsonPublished about a year ago in PoetsDreaming of a Dark Christmas
Merry Dark Christmas! ‘Tis the season for machine guns, twisted murders, and the Grin- (the Mean One). While most of the world at this time of the year sits to enjoy family, eggnog, and heart warming films such as A Christmas Story, It’s a Wonderful Life, and more, there is always a small minority of people who look to alternative films to kick off the holiday season. Fortunately, I am one of those people who are always dreaming of a dark Christmas.
Iris HarrisPublished about a year ago in GeeksWrite Here, Write Now: The Rarest of Human Qualities (If Cultivated) Can Unlock Superhuman Potential by Andy Murphy
From Write Here, Write Now: A Vocal Podcast, The Rarest of Human Qualities (If Cultivated) Can Unlock Superhuman Potential by Andy Murphy.
Write Here, Write Now: A Vocal PodcastPublished about a year ago in ResourcesGuillermo del Toro's Pinocchio Examines What It Means To Be Real in a Fascist World
There's no way to talk about the utter significance of Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio without first addressing the legacy of its hallowed predecessor.
Teddy MacQuarriePublished about a year ago in GeeksI Am The Feathered Serpent
Ô Quetzalcoatl, Precious Serpent, Wisest of Men and Second Sun, please heal my daughter, though she has been cursed. Tlamacazqui says the White Teotls have hexed her with disease brought with the morning from across the vast ocean, and only you can save her, he says. Ô Quetzalcoatl, Precious Serpent, Creator of Worlds, God of the Winds and Mover of Cycles, please accept this offering and in return, heal my daughter as I send her to you.
Claire GuérinPublished about a year ago in Fiction- Second Place in Weekend Getaway Challenge
The Cabin Sprite
We drove up the snowy, winding road towards the cozy A-frame cabin. My breath fogged the truck window as I leaned against the door, admiring the gauzy veils of ice clinging to the sloped roof. It looked like something out of a fairytale –the witch’s cottage, deep in the woods, surrounded by pine and rumors of missing children.
- First Place in Weekend Getaway Challenge
Homesick
We drove up the snowy, winding road towards the cozy A-frame cabin. I knew we were heading there because he was a man of habit. The impulse was carved into his very being, and he was drawn to the cabin every winter like a moth to a flame. But he wasn't a moth, he was a wolf in sheep's clothing.
J. R. LowePublished about a year ago in Fiction Weekend Getaway Challenge Winners
Setting is everything. Think about it. Most stories are simply people... in a place. As writers, we think of a place and we put people there. Or, if we think of a person, a protagonist, we very quickly place them somewhere. It could be a dying star, a haunted summer camp or a cozy cabin. All you need to do is put a few characters in a setting and let your imagination go to work.
Vocal Curation TeamPublished about a year ago in ResourcesBaker's Dozen: 13 Perfumes I Enjoyed in 2022
2022 has been a year that I've spent trying to rediscover - and reassert - who I am and what I am about, and a large part of that has taken place in the clothing and makeup departments.
Megan Baker (Left Vocal in 2023)Published about a year ago in BlushWhy Bipolar Anger Still Scares Me Even After Decades of Treatment
It was 2:35 a.m. when the cat decided she wanted to go outside. I listened to her bang on the blinds for several minutes before I got out of bed and made my way to the patio door. I opened the door and waited for her to step out.
Scott NinnemanPublished about a year ago in PsycheThe Top 12 Books I Read This Year
I can't think of a sparkly enough intro within the stress and busyness of the holidays.... So let's get straight into it. It turns out I didn't do anything but read this year. From my Goodreads list of over a hundred books I devoured since January 1st, these books made me think long after the last page and flooded my Goodreads with five stars.
A Challenge Accepted About Christmas
And here is my response to the challenge: Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? It is Christmas Eve for me as the tree lights are much brighter and the kids are so excited to sometimes open just one gift!🎄
Denise E LindquistPublished about a year ago in ConfessionsWhen You Don't Care About Christmas
Deck the halls with lots of tinsel fa-la-la la-la la la la la Or something like that... right? Here's the thing, I don't celebrate Christmas. Why? Because I'm Jewish. Which seems like a pretty valid reason, yet the world is still screaming "Merry Christmas" in one ear and overplayed (yet catchy) jingles in the other.
Oneg In The ArcticPublished 3 years ago in Motivation