One Last Song for an April Dedicated to Prince

I hope that someday the executors' of Prince's estate will release his finished tracks that never got to see the light of day. An artist is the poorest judge of their own works. And yes, I include myself in this assessment.

Music I've Been Listening to Lately

To celebrate Prince on the 10th anniversary of his passing. His really popular songs are great, but I find myself listening to some of his more obscure songs.

Music I've Been Listening to Lately

It's hard to believe he's been gone for ten years.This month will be a tribute to Prince on the monthly anniversary of his passing.

Prince in May

No words needed.

Prince in May

Sometimes I wonder if this is a reply to Janet Jackson's "Control".

From the Beginning

The title song from Prince's fourth studio album.

Prince in April

One of my favorite ballads.

Music I've Been Listening To Lately

The One. The Only. The Sorely Missed.

Sometimes It Snows in April

It's the Friday after Easter. Yesterday, the sun was out. The grass was that brilliant green it is when it wakes up from its winter slumber. Trees were covered with a green mist as leaf buds start to open.

Today, we're expecting 3-5 inches of wet, heavy snow in the Toledo area. I took Bella to her vet check-up this morning. I though I'd be efficient and clean off my car before I loaded her into it. Nope, it was coming down that thick and fast. Thank goodness, it's been warm enough lately that the snow wasn't sticking to any of the roadways except bridges, and ODOT had treated those well with de-icer.

Enjoy your Friday wherever you may be. And like Prince once sang...

Videos I Haven't Seen in Nearly 30 Years

I'm so happy Prince's estate has released his older material. While I understand the gremlin in the back of an artist's mind to keep control of their material, once the public has consumed it, the artist cannot take that experience away.

Music I've Been Listening to Lately

Reliving the summer I graduated from high school...

Music I've Been Listening to Lately

And kiss the person you love...

When One of Your Idols Passes

Yesterday was a very sucky day. I'm still fighting the lingering effects of the flu, but when I got up the passing of Prince Rogers Nelson was all over the news. I wanted it to be one of those false reports. I mean, look how many times Betty White has supposedly passed.

Already rumors are swirling, but here's the thing: when you get to a certain age, when you have chronic physical problems, the flu can be deadly. Especially if you're a workaholic.

I'm lucky. I have family that has no problem taking the computer away from me, and insisting that I rest. I doubt if Prince had someone like that. Someone willing to say no when he pushes himself too hard.

Next Monday, I'll be working. But it'll be hard to listen to my usual music without crying.

New Music to Check Out

Prince has always been my go-to guy when I need a little inspiration for a love scene. After swearing the internet was over, he's broken down and released a new video. And he hasn't banned it from YouTube yet!