It's Playlist Wednesday

It's that time again folks.. Playlist Wednesday. I am always in search of good music, and yesterday I was finally able to hear the whole album I have been waiting for.

Florence and the Machine debuted her newest album this week. It is amazing. She is so different, and unique. Her voice, her songs, they just move me some how. Of course, I talked about this before, but it is finally here. The new album is How Big How Blue How Beautiful. It's weird, it's different, and it's definitely her. She has a way with words. As I wrote yesterday to the new album, I felt like she was telling a story with this album. A love story in sort of way. I think I will always be a huge fan of hers. Some years back, I bought the Twilight soundtrack. Eclipse to be precise. (Don't judge me.. LOL ) all for one song. The song by Florence and the Machine. I loved her since I heard that song. Today, I will share that song. I will always encourage you to pay for the music that you hear, give back to the ones who provide you with the tunes you love.

I am using a song from the newest album, I just haven't narrowed it down yet... Heck, I might use Heavy in your Arms again for Charmed Destiny. You never know.

Alright, so that's my music for today. Check her out if you don't know her, and if you do.. Then you should definitely hear the new album. Thank you as always.. Peace, Love and All that Jazz -Dee-

Happy St. Paddy's Day

Today is Saint Patrick's Day. We could go into detail about why today is Saint Patrick's Day, blah blah blah.. But I feel at this point most people know the story. So, for me, it's a day to show my CELTIC pride!

When I started writing my second book, Enchanted Legacy, I knew I wanted to have a character based somewhat in Celtic heritage.. and thus the book has a Celtic roots as I do. It was exciting to share Celtic pride with people who may not understand it. My family comes from a long line of Celtic pride. Both sides of my family have Irish and Scottish roots, especially my father's side. We have traced our roots back to the 1400s. That's pretty damn far. We all know our clan name, where come from, and how our family got to America. It's something I am now teaching my children. Be proud of where we are from..

Something else exciting is happening today. AWOLNATION's album was released today! I would say I am obsessed, but I have a feeling that you already know that. I have been patiently waiting for today. There are two songs I have listened to on repeat quite a bit.. Windows, and Hollow Moon.

"Off in my head, lost, off in my head, lost.."
"Are we really safer in the shadows? Through the windows..."

These two sentences are in the song Windows, and I have sang it loudly.. How true is this? Are we really safer in the shadows? No, don't hide. Be yourself!

I hope today finds you with the wind at your back, and the sun shining on your face. -Dee-