Throughout our country’s history people have served to protect and defend us. Without these good people making the sacrifice we would not enjoy our freedom. This song is dedicated to those who have served in war and peacetime and their loved ones, who also make their own sacrifices.

I used a couple cliché’s, but they ring true for me. “Freedom

Throughout our country’s history people have served to protect and defend us. Without these good people making the sacrifice we would not enjoy our freedom. This song is dedicated to those who have served in war and peacetime and their loved ones, who also make their own sacrifices.

I used a couple cliché’s, but they ring true for me. “Freedom isn’t free” and “All gave some and some gave all”, say it best and most folks can relate. I wanted to include the loved ones because they too make their own kind of sacrifice for our freedom.

In the end this song is just a straightforward heartfelt simple tribute, a thank you and an expression of my gratitude to the service men and women and their loved ones. I will never forget!

You may ask, what inspired this song? Due to the proliferation of social media, news outlets evolving into opinion-based formats, and a world where we are bombarded with information and issues of the day, is it any wonder that there is an abundance of opinions? Is it also any wonder that there is so much divisiveness amongst us?

I believe

You may ask, what inspired this song? Due to the proliferation of social media, news outlets evolving into opinion-based formats, and a world where we are bombarded with information and issues of the day, is it any wonder that there is an abundance of opinions? Is it also any wonder that there is so much divisiveness amongst us?

I believe opinions are an important part of our life. For me, they guide me in my daily decisions, help to keep me safe, cause me to take action or not, etc. One definition of opinions I found is, “a belief based on experience and on certain fact, but not amounting to sure knowledge”. I find this true in my life. I have changed my opinions many times based on new information. I think opinions are where we intersect or disconnect. It is the place where we agree, disagree, seek common ground and possibly grow.

So how/why do opinions become a lightning rod and cause such a wide divide at times? Speaking for myself, it’s when they are expressed with negative overtones like hate, ridicule and lies. I don’t mind a debate, but I won’t engage with those who won’t accept the principles of decency and mutual respect. Is it really necessary to denigrate the person with opposing views to express your own? I admit I fall short many times, but as hard as it may be, I try to give respect to the person holding an opposing view. Writing this song, helped me sort out issues having to do with opinions. Hope it does the same for you…. even if you disagree.

As humans, we share certain characteristics, but there is only one of us. We are truly all originals. There never has been, nor will be, another one of you or me. Everything from our smile to our DNA makes us unique. We interpret our own reality, based on what we learn from independent thought and the things we’ve been taught and it helps shape

As humans, we share certain characteristics, but there is only one of us. We are truly all originals. There never has been, nor will be, another one of you or me. Everything from our smile to our DNA makes us unique. We interpret our own reality, based on what we learn from independent thought and the things we’ve been taught and it helps shape our personality.

From birth to death, we have an opportunity to leave our mark on humanity. I not only think about the effect we have during our lifetime, but also what we leave for future generations. Some take advantage of this gift of opportunity and others squander it.

We come in different shapes and size, different color hair and eyes; differences in gender, age and race. Regardless of our internal thoughts and beliefs and outward physical appearances, we are wonders, one and all! I believe that if we give a greater value to these differences and if we share a sacred bond of unity, we as a human race, are stronger exponentially!

Inspired by the many dimensions, possibilities and unexpected nature of love and relationships. When it comes to love, you never know. This couple seems to have lost theirs. In their search, the guy is offering up some places to look and encouraging an open mind about the many possibilities for what might have become of it and the potential

Inspired by the many dimensions, possibilities and unexpected nature of love and relationships. When it comes to love, you never know. This couple seems to have lost theirs. In their search, the guy is offering up some places to look and encouraging an open mind about the many possibilities for what might have become of it and the potential causes. Maybe it carelessly fell out of their grasp, or maybe one of them had a momentary lapse.

He talks in terms of “we” and “one of us” as if there is a possibility she may be at fault. He makes a passionate plea and explains that this has happened before and maybe they’ll find it again.

Lastly, he declares that it may not be either one’s fault. “Maybe someone came along and stole it: maybe we’ll never know the facts”. He can only hope. In desperation, he makes one last appeal, “when it comes to love you never know, you never know”. She listened, but did she buy it? Maybe…..