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All About the Music

7/10/2024

Atlantic Starr
This group surfaced in the 1970s as a large ensemble playing funk and disco-styled music. But they later turned to R&B and the magic started to happen. They hit the charts with hits like, "When Love Calls" and "Circles", "Secret Loves" which was a smash hit. Their lyrics will still resonate to this generation as they focus on the perennial theme--'Love'
In this issue we'll look at one of their great tunes. "Send For Me" Lovely slow jam. The musical intro puts you in the mood. If you never heard this song, I guarantee you'll love it instantly.

Send For Me
I don't what was said, my baby
I thought that everything was fine
You say you got to get away, to find yourself

Now lady can't you tell
(It's written all over my face)

My days and nights would be a living hell
(If you go away)

So think about the misery
(That you gonna put me through)

Goodbye, doesn't mean a thing with you and I
Our love has stood the test of time(yes it has)
If you're planning to leave me behind
Let me put one more thing on your mind

If you you ever need me baby
Send for me
I'm just a telephone call away
Send for me
Put a message in a bottle baby, baby,
Send for me.

See you're my everything, sweet baby
My whole world revolves around you
Nothing is what I am without you here in my life (yeah)

Goodbye, doesn't mean a thing with you and I
Our love has stood through all the test of time
If you're planning to leave me behind
Let me put one thing on your mind
If you ever need me baby
Send for me
I'm Just a telephone call away
Send for me
Put a message in a bottle, bay, baby
Send for me
Girl it would be alright
(Girl it would be alright)

If you should call and tell me
Just send for me
By special delivery
Send for me
A message in a bottle
(A message in a bottle)

If you ever need me baby
Just send for me
I'm just a telephone call away
Send for me
Put a message in a bottle baby
(Put a message in a bottle baby)
Oh, ooh,, ooh
Send for me.

Writers: Ron Kersey/Sam Dees
© A&M Records 1981

Happy Birthday

7/9/2024

This guy is "The Man Who Fell To Earth" and was "Dancing On The Edge" and was also in "The Shadow Line." Phew! You scared us Chiwetel (Ejiofor) British born - Nigerian parents- actor. The good news is he's around to celebrate his 47th birthday today. Have a great day.

Just putting you on notice that Dorothy Hamill, once the darling of figure skating for America is now the darling of a celebrity even today. Sixteen days from now this charmer would be celebrating her 68th birthday. She'd be skating with joy as she celebrates her special day.

Former NBA star, Karl Malone is going to have a slam dunk on July 24. He turns 60. Hey brother we're not going to play ball with your 6ft 9. frame. We're just going to watch you dunk, and dunk and dunk, and celebrate.

Hi Sofia (Vergaras), don't think we've forgotten you. Feliz cumpleanos! You're only 51 today. Life has just started for you. Have a fantastic day .

Fashion Week

7/8/2024

These styles were considered the best front row styles from the last Paris Fashion Week by Vogue.

Natalie Portman at Dior.

Rosalia at Dior.

Jennifer Lawrence at Dior

Alexa Chung at Dior

Kelly Rutherford at Dior

Lila Moss at St Laurent

Lily Collins at St Laurent

Linda Evangelista at St Laurent

Zoe Saldana at St Laurent

Rose at St Laurent

Cher at Batmain.
See next week for more.

All photo Credit: Vogue

People Around the World

7/6/2024

Croatia is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe. It's coast lies entirely on the Adriatic Sea.
On its borders are Slovenia to the northwest, Hungary to the northeast, Serbia to the east, Bosnia and Herzegovina Montenegro to the southeast, and shares a maritime border with Italy to the west.
The capital of Croatia is Zagreb, which is also the country's largest city. and forms one of the subdivisions out of twenty counties. Other major urban centers are Split, Rejeka, and Osijek. With just 21, 851 square miles , Croatia has a population of nearly 4 million.
The history of this country is quite interesting starting with the arrival of the Croats in the 6th century. This group were still part of Roman Illyria. Then by the 7th century they organized into two dutchies. By June 7, 879, Croatia was internationally recognized as an independent state under the reign of Duke Branimir Tomislav who became king in 975, elevating Croatia to the status of a Kingdom. During the succession crisis after the Trpimirovic dynasty ended, Croatia formed a union with Hungary in 1112. Faced with the Ottoman conquest in 1527, the Croatian parliament elected Ferdinand I of Austria to the throne. In 1918, the independent state of Croatia, Serbia, and Slovenia, merged into the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. But by 1941, the Nazi invasion saw Croatia installed as a puppet state of the invaders. However, by June, 1991, Croatia declared independence and successfully fought the four-year the War of independence. The official language is Croatian. And the main ethnic group in this country is the Croats, making up over 92 % of the population followed by Serbs 3.2% and others 5.2% . Christianity is the major religion here with 84.7 % while 6.4% having no religion, 2.3% others, and an unidentified group making up 3.9%.
Croatia is now a republic and a parliamentary democracy and is recognized as a developed country with an advanced high income economy. The service sector is the main driver of of this economy with agriculture, ship building, food processing, pharmaceuticals, and the timber industry throwing in their lot to keep the engine rolling. Croatia's GDP stands at 82.69 billion USD.

Garden Corner

7/3/2024

These are some added garden designs that would be popular in 2024.
We hope you can find some suitable selections for your garden.

Happy gardening.

Health News

7/1/2024

Signs of Hormone Imbalance.
Do You Have Hormone Imbalance?

Feeling bloated, irritable, or not just your best? Shifts in your hormone could be to blame. Hormones are chemical "messengers" that impact the way your cells and organs function. It's normal for your levels of them to shift at different times of your life, such as before and during your period, or a pregnancy, or during menopause. But some medications and health issues can cause your levels to go up and down, too.

Appetite And weight Gain

You may gain weight during hormonal shifts, such as menopause. But hormonal changes don't directly affect your weight. Instead it's likely to happen because of other factors like, ageing or lifestyle. For example when you're feeling blue or irritated as you can be with your estrogen levels drop, you may want to eat more. It can also impact your body's level of leptin, a hunger--revving hormone.

Sudden Weight Loss

Your thyroid glands helps control how fast your body turns food into fuel, as well as your heart rate and temperature. When it makes too many hormones or doesn't make enough--your weight can drop. If you've lost 10 pounds or more and haven't been working out more, or eating differently, let your doctor know.

Irregular Periods

Most women's period come every 21 to 35 days. If your doesn't arrive the same time every month, or you skip some months, it might mean that certain hormones (estrogen and progesterone) are too high or too low.
The reason for that can be perimenopause -- the time before menopause -- if you're in your early 40s or 50s. But irregular can be symptoms of problems like polycystic ovary syndrome. Talk to a doctor.

Sleep problems

If you aren't getting enough shut-eye, or the sleep you get isn't good, your hormones could be at play. Progesterone, a hormone released by your ovaries, helps you catch ZZZs. When levels fall during your menstrual cycle, for example you may have a hard time falling asleep.
Low levels of estrogen can trigger hot flashes and night sweats, both of which can make it tough to get the rest you need.

Dry Skin

A shift in hormones can leave your skin parched. This can happen during menopause, when your skin naturally thins and can't hold into as moisture as it used to. A thyroid issue can also be to blame. A dermatologist can help improve the lok of your skin, but if you have other symptoms, you may also want to see your primary care provider.

Memory Fog

Experts aren't sure exactly how hormones impact your brain. What they do know is that changes in estrogen and progesterone can make your head feel "foggy" and make it harder for you to remember things. Some experts think estrogen might impact brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. Attention and memory problems are evident especially during perimenopause and menopause. But they can also be a symptom or other hormone related causes like thyroid disease. So let your doctor know if you're having trouble thinking clearly.

Hair Loss and Thinning Hair

When your hormones like estrogen drop, others in your body like testosterone, start to have bigger impact. The result is thinning loss or hair loss. You could notice this during pregnancy, menopause, or after you start birth control pills.

Loss of Libido

Most people think of testosterone as a male hormone, but women's bodies make it,too. If your testosterone levels are lower than usual, you might have less an interest in sex than you usually do.

Breast Changes

A drop in estrogen can make your breast less dense. And an increase in this hormone can thicken this tissue, even causing new lumps or cysts. Talk to your doctor if you notice breast changes, even if you don't have any other symptoms that concern you.

Thirst

Both estrogen and progesterone can affect the amount of water in your body. When their levels change- like they do before or at the start or your period-- you can find yourself more thirsty than usual.
Credit:WebMD

Humor Corner

7/1/2024

A car full of nuns were sitting at a traffic light, downtown, when a bunch of rowdy drunks pull up alongside of them.
"Hey, show us what's under your dress, ya bloody cowards!" shouted one of the drunks.
Quite shocked, Mother Superior turns to Sister Mary Immaculata and says," I don't think they know who we are; show them your cross."
Sister Mary Immaculata rolls down her window and shouts, "Buzz off ya little wankers before I come over there and rip your nuts off!"
Sister Mary Immaculata then rolls up her window, looks at Mother Superior quite innocently and asked, "Was that cross enough?"

ART

7/1/2024

"Declaration of Independence"
Artist : John Trumbull --1818.

Did You Know?

7/1/2024

On July 4, 1778 George Washington ordered a double ration of rum for his soldiers to celebrate the holiday.

Americans consume more than 150 million hot dogs on the Fourth of July each year.

Fireworks have a major part of Fourth of July since the earliest celebrations. In 1884 miners blew up the post office in Swan, Colorado, because it wasn't supplied with fireworks.

Quotations

7/1/2024

1. " What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become."-- Zig Ziglar
2. " Challenges are gifts that force us to search for a new center of gravity. Don't fight them. Just find a new way to stand."-- Oprah Winfrey
3. " Love someone because their soul inspires you, not because you're interested in the relief from loneliness and companionship they can provide. Anybody can do that. Not just anybody can show you to yourself." --Brianna West
4. " I love you because the entire universe conspired to help me find you." --Paulo Coelho