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All About the Music

9/6/2024

This week our featured artist is Macy Gray. For those of us who are familiar with her music there is a consensus that her gravelly voice is the thing of beauty that captivates us. But for the others who haven't been exposed to her, you can bet that the journey into her repertoire would be a trip worth taking.
Macy Gray is an R&B singer who has released 10 studio albums, one live album, 32 singles, seven promotional singles, and 21 music videos. She has also received five Grammy nominations, winning one . This week's song feature is "I Try" taken from her multi -platinum debut album, "On How Life Is." This song reached number 4 in the USA, number 1 in Australia, number 2 in Canada, number 24 in France, number 19 in Germany, number 4 in Ireland, number 1 in New Zealand, number 6 in Switzerland, and number 3 in the UK.

I Try
Games, changes, and fears
When will they go from here?
When will they stop?
I believe that fate has brought us here
And we should be together babe
But we're not

I play it off but I'm dreaming of you
And I'll keep my cool, but I'm feigning

I try to say goodbye and I choke
Try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide it, it's clear
My world crumbles when you are not near

Goodbye and I choke
I try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide it it's clear
My world crumbles when you are not near

I may appear to be free
But I'm just a prisoner of your love
And I may seem all right and smile when you leave
But my smiles are just a front
Just a front, hey

And I play it off, but I'm dreaming of you
And I'll try to keep my cool but I'm feigning

Repeat chorus..I try to say and I choke.
Try to walk away and I stumble..

Here is my confession
May I be your possession?
Boy, I need your touch
Your love, kisses and such
With all my might I try
But this I can't deny
Deny

And I play it off, but I'm dreaming of you
( But, I'm dreaming of you babe)
And I keep my cool, but I'm feigning

I try to say goodby and I choke
Try to walk away and I stumble...

Writer: Macy Gray
Musical Credit: Jeremy Ruzumna, Jinsoo Lim, Jin Yerevan David Wilder.
© Epic Records 1999

Happy Birthday

9/6/2024

Italian born actress, Rose McGowan just tipped over the half century yesterday. She turned 51. The Independent Spirit Award nominee, and star in a number of movies must have sprinkled her roses on all her celebrants. A rose is is rose at the end of the day.

American born actress, Gage Golightly turned 31 yesterday. The "Troop", "Teen Wolf", and "Red Oaks" star, wants to show us more of her brilliant talent. We can't wait, Gage. Celebrate your special day and then let's have some more of you.

South Korean figure skater and Olympic medalist, Kin Yuan choreographed her way to her 34th birthday on September 5. That was very graceful of you to move in that manner and thrilled all those who celebrated with you.

Instagram star, Tyler Seavey, celebrated his 30th birthday yesterday. Just to let you know Tyler, that not only the people of Vancouver in Washington State are celebrating with you but all of your fans everywhere.

People Around the World

8/29/2024

Togo is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Ghana to the west, Benin to the east, and Burkina Faso to the north. It extends south to the Gulf Guinea where it's capital and largest city, Lome is located. Togo is a small tropical country which covers 22,000 square miles and has a population of approximately 8 million. The width of this country is just 71 miles between Ghana and its eastern neighbor Benin.
Until 1884 what is now Togo was an intermediate zone between the states of Asante and Dahomey, and its various ethnic groups lived in general isolation from each other. In 1884 it became part of Togoland German protectorate, which was later occupied by British and French forces in 1914. In 1922 The League of Nations assigned Togoland to France and the western portion to Britain. In 1946 the British and French governments placed the territories under the United Nations Trusteeship. Ten years later British Togoland was incorporated into the Gold Coast, and French Togoland became an autonomous republic within the French Union.
Togo gained independence in 1960. The economy rests largely on agriculture, although the country's phosphate reserves are also significant. Savanna- type vegetation is predominant in Togo. On the southern plateaus large trees, including the baobab, are common but sparse in the north. The southwestern highlands are covered with tropical forest- also found the river valleys. The coastal zone is dotted with mangroves and reed swamps.
The population of Togo is made up of 30 ethnic groups, many of whom are immigrants from other parts of Western Africa. The groups indigenous to Toga live in the north and southwest. Other ethnic groups include: Gur speaking peoples, The Gurma: The Natimba, the Kebu, the Kwa, the Adels, and the Ahola.
Almost half of Togolese are Catholics, with 13.7% Islam, 9.9% Independent and other Christian, 9.5% Protestant, 4.9% Traditional and 1.2% non religious.
Mining and quarrying are dominant economic activities in Togo with iron ore, bauxite, uranium and other minerals adding support to the economy.
Togo's GDP stands at 8.13 billion USD.

Fashion Week

8/24/2024

The next big Fashion Week would be held in New York, from September 9 to September 14. It's going to be an exciting week filled with runway shows, designer presentations and exclusive events.
New York Fashion Week (NYFW) has a fascinating history that dates back to 1943. It was created by Eleanor Lambert, the press director of the New York Dress Institute, during World War 2.
As we await this event, we will this week look at some designer swimwear .

Health News

8/17/2024

Is Your Blood Sugar Out of Control?

People with type 2 diabetes can often keep their blood sugar levels under control with diet, exercise and medication. But unless you check your blood sugar everyday with a with a meter, you won't have the most accurate results. A person with diabetes can benefit from checking their blood sugar. And when you track your results in a log, your doctor can tell how well you are responding to your treatment plan over time.

You're Thirsty and You Have To Go.
Thirst and frequent urination are two classic diabetes signs caused by too much sugar in your blood. As your kidneys work harder to filter out the sugar, they also pull more fluid from your tissues, which is why you have to go to the bathroom more often than usual. Thirst is your body" way of telling you it needs to replenish the liquid it is losing. If you don't drink more fluids, you can dehydrate.

You're Wiped Out
Fatigue is another sign that your blood sugar isn't under control. When sugar is staying in your bloodstream instead of being diverted to your body cells, your muscles don't get enough fuel to use for energy. You might feel only a little tired, or your fatigue might be so bad that you need a nap. Sometimes people with diabetes feel very tired after eating a big meal.

The Room Is Spinning
Feeling dizzy or shaky can be a sign of low blood sugar or hypoglycemia. Because you brain needs glucose to function, a drop in blood sugar can be dangerous-- even life -threatening--if you don't address it. A glass of fruit juice can bring up your blood sugar in the short term. But if you have been feeling shaky or dizzy, talk to your doctor. You may need to adjust your medication or diet.

Your Hands and Feet Swell
If you have high blood as well ass diabetes, the two conditions can damage the kidneys' ability to filter waste and fluid overtime. As water builds up in your body, yout hands and feet may swell -- a warning sign that you may have kidney disease. You can preserve the kidney function you have by taking your diabetes and blood pressure medicine as prescribed Diet changes may help. Work with a nutritionist to keep your blood sugar under control.

You Have Numbness or Tingling
Nerve damage(called peripheral neuropathy) can be another sign of chronically elevated blood sugars. It results in numbness and tingling in your hands and feet, or inability to feel pain or temperature changes. See your podiatrist for regular food exams. People with neuropathy may not realise that they have been injured from a cut or that a wound is becoming infected. Or may be oversensitive to pain. They might experience severe and constant pain from an otherwise painless stimulation.

You Have Stomach Trouble
Diabetes also damage the nerves that help your stomach empty and move food smoothly through your digestive tract. When your stomach can't empty quickly enough, a condition called gastroparesis, you may deal with unpleasant abdominal problems like nausea, vomiting, bloating, heartburn, or feeling of fullness right after you start to eat or a long time afterwards. Gastroparesis can also make it difficult to control your diabetes.

You're Losing Your Sight
High blood sugar and high blood pressure can both damage the sensitive structures in your eyes and threaten your vision. Diabetes retinopathy-- caused by dames to the blood vessels in the eye --is one of the biggest cause of blindness in adults. Blurred vision, spots, lines or flashing lights are signs of retinal bleed, a medical emergency. Get your eyes checked now before your vision has a chance to deteriorate.

You're Losing Weight
Losing unwanted pounds is always a good way to manage type 2 diabetes. But if you're losing weight quickly without doing anything different it may be a sign that your blood sugar is too high. When your glucose is high it gets flushed out the body as urine, taking the calories and fluids you consumed with it.

You Have Recurring Infections
Frequent and recurring infections are sometimes a sign of high blood sugar. You may experience gum disease, urinary tract infections, bacterial and fungal infection of the skin, or, if you're a woman, yeast infections. Other infections might include pneumonia, and respiratory infections, kidney and gallbladder infections, and severe bacterial middle ear and fungal sinus infections.

Cuts and Bruises Won't Heal

If your blood sugar isn't well controlled, you might find that cuts and bruise are slow to heal. Tending to injuries, however small, is important becauses the risk of infections in people with diabetes. Infection themselves can also worsen blood sugars, which makes it even harder for your immune system to fight off the infection.

When to Call Your Doctor
Any new or unusual symptoms are worth making a call to your doctor. Call if you feel dizzy or your blood sugar drops or if you have severe symptoms like uncontrolled vomiting, numbness or tingling, or blurred or double vision. Also call if you are having trouble controlling your blood pressure with your current treatment.

Credit WebMD

Humor Corner

8/15/2024

A priest, a minister, and a rabbi want to see who's best at his job.
So they each go into the woods, find a bear and attempt to convert it. Later they get together. The priest begins:
"When I found the bear, I read to him from the Catechism and sprinkled him with holy water. Next week is his first communion."
"I found a bear by the stream," says the minister, "and preached God's holy word . The bear was so mesmerized that he let me baptized him."
They both look down on the rabbi who is lying in a gurney in a body cast.
"Looking back," he says, "maybe I should have started with the circumcision."

ART

8/15/2024

An Ancient Melody. -- William Henry Longmaid : 1838-1919.

Did You Know?

8/14/2024

Lincoln High School in Sioux Falls South Dakota, claims to be a haunted schools. Teachers and janitors report a tall apparition and other paranormal activities.
* Some hear footsteps in the hallway when no one is present.
* People hear the sound of keys jiggling behind them -- and no one is there.
* A 10-foot tall man in a trench coat floats six feet above the stage and then disappears.
* A person walks past an interior in a flash of light
* Doors open and close

Lambertville High School had at one point been named the most haunted school on the East Coast. Fortunately, the building has since been torn down. People have reported seeing fiery eyes floating around on the sports field and a disembodied voice screaming. Others have reported seeing the ghost of a former football player who broke his neck and died during a match. The disembodied voice would ominously tell people to run.

Quotations

8/14/2024

1. " To change one's life: Start immediately. Do it flamboyantly. No exceptions." - William James
2. " Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune."- William James
3. " There is nothing so absurd that it cannot be believed as truth if repeated often enough." William James
4."Whether you think you can or think you can't, you are right." -Henry Ford

Seasons Magazine 27/24 COPYRIGHT©2024

8/11/2024

Short Story
When he pressed his lips on hers, there was that softness that sent thrills along his spine. The woman was young and had not known many lovers. © Wallace Paul August 2024 (To be continued)