My life has been touched by many people… But not just people. I wanted to take a moment and remember the furry ones from my past that have touched my soul. They have had a profound impact on who I am and I think of them often.
I will never forget the moment we saw her at the
petstore. Already middle aged at 8; she
was eager for love and attention though glass separated us. She had been returned three times by three
different families. All these years
later I never will understand why anyone would have returned her. She was such a sweet girl always willing to
give love and attention.
She made a lasting impact on my life and I will always hold
her in my heart.
My Uncle took a piece of this cactus home from Oklahoma. It was planted in his yard in Terry, MS and that yard
became my moms’ yard. I had seen it
bloom a handful of times and I loved it.
It took a piece to my dads and it grew there. After I moved to Texas I visited my dad and took
a piece of it back with me in my luggage on a flight. I planted it in a pot… and when I bought my
house it finally was planted in the ground.
It came to Texas in 2013… and I planted it at my home in
2018. This was the first year it
bloomed; I love it.
Back in 2010; my mother went through a trauma. She lost her leg.
We were chatting in the hospital and she said she had to hop
around now. She wasn’t looking forward
to it. I said she would have kangaroo as
her new spirit animal.
This got me a look that would have killed me dead.
I explained; The
kangaroo can only hop forward… they can’t go backwards. That is what she has to do; move forward… and
she would not do it alone. Later, I drew
this design for her similar to my frog tattoo.
She has been gone 7 years.
When I see this image… it reminds me to move forward… and forever the
kangaroo reminds me of my mom.
Added after original post.
2024 - Chappell Roan - Pink Pony Club
2023 - Newton Faulkner - Dream Catch Me
2022 - Lady Gaga - Hold My Hand
2021 - The Five Stairsteps - O-o-h Child
Since I lost the official list... this is my recreation as faithful as it could be. Some are from memory.
2020 – Crowded House – Don’t Dream It’s Over
2019 – Sly & Robbie, Spicy Chocolate, Roman Virgo – Star Across the Sky
2018 - Lam Trường - Katy Katy
2017 – My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade
2016 – Stephen Bishop – It Might Be You
2015 – Aj Rafael – We Could Happen
2014 – Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here
2013 – Kate Voegle - Hallelujah
2012 – Jason Mraz – I Won’t Give Up
2011 – Taio Cruz – I Can Be
2010 – One Republic – Good life
2009- Duffy – Distant Dreamer
2008 – Nickleback – If Today Was Your Last Day
2007 – The Last Goodnight – Pictures of You
2006- Daniel Powter – Bad Day
2005 – REM - End of the World
2004- Aud Lang Syne
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Honorary Songs
These songs I either remember hearing, illicit memories, or strong feelings for the year... they could also be songs that I discovered or listened to a lot that year...
2004 - Tiffany - I Think We’re Alone Now
2003 - Vitamin C - Graduation (Friends Forever)
2002 - The Calling - Wherever You Will Go
2001 - Eve 6 - Here’s to the Night
2000 - Eiffel 65 - Blue (Da Ba Dee)
1999 - Len - Steal My Sunshine
1998 - *NSync - Tearin’ Up My Heart
1997 - Third Eye Blind - Semi Charmed Life
1996 - Duncan Shiek - Barely Breathing
1995 - Des’ree- You Gotta Be
1994 - Joe Diffie- Third Rock from the Sun
1993 - The Proclaimers - 500 Miles (I’m gonna be)
1992 - Boys II Men - End of the Road
1991 - Diamond Rio - Meet in the Middle
1990 - DeeLite - Groove is in the Heart
1989 - Belinda Carlisle - Heaven is a Place on Earth
1988 - Eric Carmen - Hungry Eyes
1987 - The Bangles - Walk Like an Egyptian
1986 - Toto - Africa
1985 - Kyrie - Mister Mister