Of course, I’d prefer Amy hadn’t died at all, as we all would. No one wants to see any life end so early. I certainly wish she hadn’t had all these issues that may have contributed to her death. But, alas, that wish is not to be. Amy Winehouse is gone. Sadly and irrevocably gone. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if folks could focus on Amy’s musical gifts to the world instead of speculating about what killed her? Yes, I realize that enquiring minds want to know. But I still find it disheartening that by the time the autopsy results are returned and we find out what truly caused Amy’s death, if we do, it really won’t matter because by then all the theories will be so engrained in our minds that most people will just forever remember all this talk and forget about the facts.

While I wasn’t a huge Amy Winehouse fan I did think she had an amazing voice and I truly enjoyed some of her music. My favorite Amy Winehouse song is Tears Dry On Their Own. You can watch Amy perform this song live here: http://youtu.be/f0DPCSRKld4

As a parent, my heart truly aches for her mom and dad whose loss is unimaginable to me. As a sibling I can’t help but think how her brother, Alex, must feel. Having lost a brother myself that’s a pain I can easily relate to. As a lover of music, I’m disappointed that the world will never get to see what heights she may have soared to in her career and that we’ll never hear another new song by Amy. Personally, I truly don’t care if we ever find out the cause of her death. Those facts won’t bring her back. I also truly doubt that knowing will help anyone who may have similar issues to those she suffered from going down the same path if it’s found that her own bad choices are what killed her. After all, plenty of talented people have gone before her and if there were lessons to be learned in the cause of a death or the bad choices made by someone else Amy could have learned those lessons and perhaps she’d still be here. But do we ever really learn from someone else’s mistakes? I don’t think so.

I really don’t want to remember Amy for WHY she died. I would prefer to remember her for the songbird she was…for the wonderful music she made…for the beautiful young woman she was. I just hope that when it’s all said and done others can do that, too. I hope that in years to come when the name Amy Winehouse is mentioned people will, first and foremost, remember the good things about her.

As my tears dry on their own I can only whisper, “Rest in peace, Amy. Thanks for the melodies.”

Do you have a pet? If so, you already know what great companions they are. The wonderful thing about pets is that they offer you unconditional love, they’re never too busy for you, and they’re always happy to see you when you come home. Do you agree? They also aren’t ever busy texting someone else while you’re trying to talk to them!!!

What kind of pet(s) do you have? I have a little shih tzu named Doodlebug. Some people probably think she’s a spoiled brat. I think she’s just well loved. In my lifetime I’ve had various pets ranging from cats to dogs to aquarium fish, a baby raccoon, a baby sparrow hawk, hamsters, and even a few pet rocks – remember those? 

Doodlebug is kind of a finicky eater, and sometimes she likes to be hand fed. But that’s ok with me because eating with her sure beats eating alone. We enjoy playing together, taking walks together, napping together and she’s almost always right at my feet while I’m computing. If not, she’s probably on my lap or sleeping on a small pillow on my desk. LOL

Please feel free to comment and tell me about your pets! I’d love to hear from you.

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How many of you are grandparents? Of all the things I’ve done in my life I think being a grandma is my absolute favorite! I loved being a mother, aunt, daughter and sibling.  But there is just something words can’t even describe about becoming a grandma! If you’ve got grandchildren I’m sure you know what I’m talking about.

So far I have one adorable grandson, Rian, who is just over a year and any day now he’ll be getting a sibling. I can’t wait! Every time I even think of those grandbabies my heart swells until I think it’s going to burst with love and I feel a rush of adrenaline. No matter how tired I might be I always find a new pep in my step when I think of Rian and my grandbaby-to-be.  

Feel free to leave a comment and tell me about your grandkids! I’d love to hear from you!

Here’s a photo of my beautiful daughter, Rian and her baby bump. Daddy was taking the photo, of course. So we’ll have to catch up with him next time.

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Hi! I’m so happy you came to visit my blog because you are important to me. Without YOU I would have no reason to even do this, for what is a blog without someone to read it? I have to thank the many friends who have encouraged me to start my website and blog before I go any further. Without YOU this would never have happened! As those who know me well are aware, I love to write and this new blog will give me a reason to do it on a more regular basis. I hope you will enjoy my posts. You might find all sorts of things here. Some of the topics I may cover include family, friends, my grandchildren, my little shih tzu, cosmetics tips and reviews, making beaded jewelry, crafts and lots, lots, more! I hope that my posts will inspire you, inform you, enlighten you, make you laugh, educate you and perhaps even get you fired up. I invite you to add your comments and/or suggestions of things you’d like me to talk about. I’d love to hear from you! 

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