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Ebony’s Playlist: What’s on Repeat? My All-Time Favorites Pt. 1

I grew up with parents who loved and appreciated music and introduced me to the great artists. I have such a love for music. Music is one of the last things my dad and I shared before he passed away. When I visited him, I played music on my phone for him. He rubbed his fingers together as if he were snapping them. So cute 🥰. We also watched Person of Interest, a show we both loved.

These are some of my all-time favorite oldies, but goodies. It’s crazy because I wasn’t even alive when some of these songs came it. Good music never dies. We can see it right now with older songs getting popular on TikTok.

Nothing Has Ever Felt This Good – Rachelle Ferrell & Will Downing

Two very talented vocalists on one song, and she is playing the piano while singing. I just know I got robbed when it came to the musical talent distribution. It’s Rachelle Ferrell and Will Downing. Enough said.

I’ve Got So Much To Give – Barry White

So I was telling my friend Monica about this song and she listened to it. She said she aged 49 years after hearing this song 😆. I don’t care if anyone else likes this song, I love this song. I could say this one is my favorite song ever! I don’t know what it is, but it makes me so happy when I hear it. When he says, “Don’t do that, baby please don’t do that.” Tell her Barry! I didn’t put the YouTube link for the version with all the talking, but the Playlist version has the talking part. I just wanted you to hear the words of the song. If you don’t like it, don’t tell me. I don’t care! Lol

Let’s Stay Together – Al Green

I can’t think of a single person who doesn’t like this song. Sometimes, I get mad when I hear people sing it. Like everything doesn’t need a remake. Leave it alone 😡. Out of all the bad stuff Al Green did in his youth, it did this one thing right.

I Want You – Marvin Gaye

Honestly, I can’t put into words why I like these particular songs so much. If I had to come up with a reason, I would say it is the words and what they are trying to convey to the listener. Marvin Gaye says, “Don’t play with something you should cherish for life.” What?!? That is such a great line. Love is not to be played with. Now, here was another man who wasn’t right, but he said the right thing in his songs. Gone too soon, but his musical legacy still speaks to the people.

I hope one of my oldies, but goodies, is one that you are like, I haven’t heard that in a minute, but I do like that song. These songs can be found at elsims27 on Spotify on the Nostalgic playlist. All four songs are right at the top, but feel free to listen to any other songs on the playlist. If you would like, share your oldie, but goodie with me. I promise I won’t judge you. Be well and whole. Much Love 🧡 💚

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Laughter is the Best Medicine

Technically, this is a whole different day, but I am going to consider this as Friday because I haven’t gone to sleep yet. Girl math 😆. I was at a comedy show at The Funny Bone in Perrysburg waiting to see Akaash Singh. It was supposed to start at 9:30, but it was taking a while to seat everyone. I was getting worried that I wouldn’t have time to do a post after, so Monica said, “Do it now.” Good point. Unfortunately, I did not get a chance to finish this post before the show started.

I found the headline comedian, Akaash Singh, via YouTube shorts, and I thought he was so funny. Then I saw he would be in Toledo, and of course, I had to see him. Well, Perrysburg or Perrysville, as the first comedian said it. They were hating hard on our cities. I was totally expecting a different opening act. I did not know the first guy, but I remember his name was Matt. Last name unclear. I was expecting Steven Ho, a comedian I also discovered from YouTube, who does emergency room skits from his time as a nurse. I had never seen his stand up, so I was looking forward to it. Oh well.

What I like about Akaash is his crowd work. He really engages the audience, and he is kinda racist. He is Indian and he knows his people. He gets so hyped when his racism is on point. And you can’t help but laugh at his jokes and his signature, “Let’s go!” Even though they were late, he did give us a good show and I am happy I went. Now, he needs to tone down the Toledo hate, and we good. I would definitely go see him again, but I would do the early show. My back is killing me from sitting in that hard ass chair for so long.

Akaash Singh Stand up Special.
I do not owe the rights to this work of art.

Welp, off to bed now and Saturdqy can truly begin 😆. Be well and whole. Good night and Much Love 🧡💚

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One Year Future Self

One of the books we read in book club was Be Your Future Self Now by Dr. Benjamin Hardy. I find with self development books that I don’t agree with about half of what is said, but I always get a few tidbits to take with me. There were parts I was like is he serious?!?! For instance, in one of the chapters, Dr. Hardy said we picked the life that we are currently living before we came to be. I am pretty sure I would not have picked a life with two autoimmune diseases, allergies, and this height. Naw, dude. I do like to try and view things from a different perspective though. So I say, if I did pick this life, it was because I knew I was strong enough to handle it. As I told my friend Monica today, I wouldn’t want anyone else to have to go through this, and my heart hurts for the people that do.

One thing Dr. Hardy does in his books is ask us to write a letter to our future selves. It can be us in a year, five years, ten years, or any length of time. The amount of time is up to you. I chose a year because I can’t see any further than that. My life is so different from one day to the next. Five years from now is a total mystery to me. I thought I would share my letter with you all.

Dear Future Ebony,

I hope that the things you said you were going to do in 2025 has happened. That you finished the book. That you have completely moved and are happy in your space. That you see, it did work out in your favor. That when you walk into your apartment, you accomplished the goal of only buying things that made you happy. I hope you have revived your blog and have at least one thousand followers. I really hope you have found the one thing that sets your heart aflutter, and you are setting goals to achieve it. I want the best for you and I am going to help you get it.

I truly recommend this book by Dr. Hardy for this exercise alone. I mean now that I told you about it, you can just do it as well. But there is a few other gems he shares as well. It’s worth it. Be well and whole. Much Love 🧡 💚