Thursday, 7 May 2020

Eleana, my forever love

Eleana was my close friend who later became my girlfriend. I feel blessed that I got to know her in both capacities. We met in 2006 before we decided to establish a more serious relationship in 2014. Eleana will always be remembered as kind, merciful, compassionate, and tenacious. I loved her smile, her curiosity, her laughter, her perseverance, and her unwavering love towards her family and friends.
Eleana's mission, I believe, was to bring peace and create lasting memories. We had an abundance of both during the years we knew each other.
This is not goodbye, just farewell for now. D loves E forever.

Friday, 3 April 2020

Bill Withers

Bill Withers wrote and sang many positive and uplifting soul tunes during the '70s and early '80s. These include "Lean on Me," "Lovely Day" and "Just the Two of Us." Listening to them again can help us weather the storm we are in today. Go rest on high, Bill.


Saturday, 21 March 2020

Kenny Rogers

Kenny Rogers was quite a unique singer who successfully bridged the gap between pop and country. For some, he was a country singer who appealed to people who didn't necessarily like country music. He was the first country singer I appreciated when I was growing up. My favourite Kenny Rogers song was, and still is, "The Gambler." As Rogers himself once said, the song's lyrics make a great metaphor for life. My other favs are "Lucille," "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town," "Coward of the County," "Just Dropped In" and even the sappy "Through the Years." They are great stories told in song. His delivery on those songs was perfect.