The Soundtrack of my Life

Theme from Cheers
I come from the small town of Green Island (less than 2,500 residence, 1 square-mile large… or small depending on who says it). Everyone not only knows your name but your history as well – and depending on the topic … that can be a positive or a negative!


Seasons of Love, Rent
Five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes, how do you measure the life of a woman or man.
Think about all the things one does over the course of a year. How much of a difference can be made? I won’t be moving mountains, but I will always try to make a difference. It’s not always about doing something grand and great, but the small things, helping out that can make a difference as well.


My Wish
My wish, for you, is that life becomes all that you want it to, your dreams stay big, your worries stay small and you never need to carry more than you can hold.
As a mom it is My Wish for my kids. Not that their lives will be perfect and free from trials and tribulations because that will only make them stronger. If they never fail, they will never learn some of life’s lessons. My wish is that their suffering or heart aches are few and far between - and if so, that they realize what a blessing that is.


Grown up Christmas List
Ahh, continued from above with My Wish, Christmas-ized. If I could make that wish to Santa today through the eyes of an adult … it would be for no more wars, no lives torn apart, time would heal all hearts and most importantly, right would always win – good over evil.


Georgia
I was in a drum corps for several years during my teens (in the color guard and rifle squad). Many songs were played and heard over the years, but the one that always brings me back to those wonderful days, is Georgia on my Mind. These people I formed friendships with, over 25 years ago had such a lasting effect on me. We spent more time with each other than with our families – and it was a truly amazing experience. I’m so glad I had the opportunity.


What a Wonderful World, Louie Armstrong
I hear babies crying, I watch them grow
They'll learn much more than I'll never know
And I think to myself what a wonderful world
I really can’t pinpoint exactly what it is about this song that I’d say this belongs in My Soundtrack. Just this segment from above, I think about in my lifetime all the changes that have come about and the technologies developed – it is truly amazing, and we’re just getting started.


Proud to be an American, The Star Spangled Banner and God Bless America
I refer to them as the patriotic triology - they give me chills when I hear them – The Star Spangled Banner, God Bless America and Proud to be an American. At the Smithsonian in Washington, I’ve viewed both one of the flags that ‘survived’ 9/11 – and the original American Flag that flew over Fort Sumter, inspiring Francis Scott Key. Both these symbols gave me a feeling that is indescribable.


Arrivederci Roma
Both of my parents are from Italy – my mother being from Rome. They came to the United States as adults, in hopes of establishing a life here – both leaving their families. I’ve tried to imagine what my life would have been like if they never did that, but it’s impossible for me to piece together a what-if to people and a place I only know stories about. Whenever I hear this song on the radio or in a restaurant, I think of my parent’s decision to come here, what they gave up … and what they gave us.


Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
I’ve always loved Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. When I was pregnant for both my daughters, I played the CDs all the time - now, the car soundtrack varies by whose iPod is plugged in. Four Seasons is always relaxing and soothing – and I’m a 4 seasons person, I love the Northeast!