It’s time for another Global Writing Challenge prompt. Our current membership consists of Deb’s World, Suzy Turner, Within a World of My Own, Once Upon a Time, Happily Ever After, and me. This month, we welcome Cat from Cat’s Wire and Amy from Coffee and Cocktails at the Casa. Sally chose this month’s theme because we had done water last month! Debbie is off on a wonderful holiday with her sister, mother, and aunt so she’ll be with us in spirit only (but I can’t wait to read about her adventures once she’s back). On top of the wonderfully different opinions and thoughts, the writing itself is wonderful! I hope you’ll visit all of these blogs because you are going to be amazed at, not only the diversity of ideas, but the stories of each person. As we consider ourselves a global group, if you’d like to join us, please let one of us know. We’d love to have more people from all over the planet! There’s also a link party at the end of this post!
If you’d like to join us, here is the prompt for the next month:
- July – Dance
I have to tell you my post will be hilarious next month! I don’t have a clue what it will be, but it will be funny. I can guarantee that!
A little history…
Well, this is kinda ironic! I just did a 10 on the 10th for things I love about my new season as some of my readers are from the Southern Hemisphere. If you read it, the only mention of the sun is later sunsets. I am not a big lover of sunshine anymore. I never really was, even as a kid. My mom was always telling me to go outside and blow the stink off of me! I preferred staying inside and reading a book. Even when I went outside, I’d quickly climb the apple tree (strictly prohibited…hahaha), sit on my favorite branch and read a book! The only time I really loved being outside on purpose was to go to the public swimming pool. And, since it cost money, we only ever went on Tuesdays, which was Free Day! Believe it or not, we had to walk there, too. It was probably close to three miles or so, and we walked it, complaining all the way, I’m sure. Mom would pick us up at the intersection of the streets she drove going home and the one the pool was on. I also will spend a day at the beach quite willingly as long as I have plenty of sunscreen and a way to get all the sand off of me when I leave. So, I suppose I do like sunshine in specific ways.
A little tangent…
I suppose I could leave this post there, right? But, you’ve all come to expect a long, meandering post from me when it comes to these Global Writing Challenges, right? So, today, it’s music, my friends! When I was teaching, my students didn’t mind the awful stick figures I drew or my awkward dancing. But, when it came to singing, they loudly and vociferously begged, nay, demanded I not sing…at all…ever! Of course, I didn’t listen to them. We had a camp song that began each day, and a class song that we belted out at the end of the day. I think, even though they begged me not to sing, secretly, they liked that I wasn’t afraid to look foolish. It may have made them feel a little better about those areas in which they weren’t quite up to snuff. Besides, I loved having fun while teaching, and singing was part of that!
And, more on that tangent…
Here’s the funny thing. Back then, we (meaning the teachers) were immersed in a certain way of teaching. Part of that was understanding there are several different kinds of intelligences. When I retired, that number stood at 19. I have no idea if they’ve discovered more or not. We all had to take tests to see what our main intelligences were. Mine was music! I love music. I remember listening to it when I was a toddler, and I listen to it now. Music class, when I was in school, consisted of singing from a songbook. We weren’t taught how to read music, which notes appeared where, etc. I discovered, my Freshman year, I cannot sing a cappella. Not one little bit! I will sing along with whoever is loudest and standing closest to me! I cannot sing in harmony because I have no idea what that would be. Over time, my voice changed and became the raucous sound it was when I was teaching and continues to this day. Man, have I digressed here! So, with all of this in mind, I present to you some of my favorite songs with sunshine or sun in the title or mentioned in the lyrics. These aren’t in any particular order.
On to the prompt…
I have to admit every time I hear the word, sunshine, I sing a little bit in my head. Any guesses about which song? I kinda miss the round glasses, but, man, his voice was like velvet, right?
Johnny Nash had one of those wonderful R&B voices. I just love this song. I feel like it could be my theme song right now.
Strangely, I didn’t like Sheryl Crow when she first burst onto the scene. Now, I can appreciate her upbeat songs as well as her voice. I would love to have that van, though!
Of course, I have to include the Beatles! I love this video…would you call that a bit of a surreal take?
I love this song because it’s so rhythmic and lilting.
I can remember this playing on the AM radio in the mornings when I was a kid. My mom really liked it, too.
Sir Elton John in sequins and cool glasses…and dig those sideburns!
And, the Beatles once again with a closing sentiment…
Wrap it up, Marsha!
Well, that was fun, right? I loved looking at these old videos and different versions of the same song. I think I’ve given you the wrong idea about sunshine. I do like sunshine when it’s streaming into my home. I just don’t like being hot! So, can we talk? Are you a sun worshipper? Did you coat yourself in baby oil and iodine and/or Coppertone to get that deep, rich suntan? Which video strikes a chord with you (see what I did there)? Please leave me a comment or two, and we can talk. I promise to respond as soon as possible.
Thank you!
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What others are saying…
Suzy “writes about her changing relationship with sunshine and why she appreciates it far more now than she ever did before.”
Cat “talks about her thoughts on sunshine as a vampire.”
Sally “shares sunshine-inspired outfits and handmade jewelry.”
Amy “writes about her first year of freedom to chase the sunshine in all four seasons.”
Leslie writes, “packed a little El Paso sunshine in her pocket for their trip to the UK.”
And, now, it’s your turn!
If you’d like to link up your posts about sunshine, you may link up here or at any of the other blogs!
I like the sun that provides warmth and light, but scorching hot is a challenge for me. Those sun themed songs were fun, thank you.