@MariaPandora, Good evening, my friend. You're right—lack of closure can feel like a wound that never quite heals. When someone walks away without explanation, it leaves you questioning not just the relationship, but sometimes even yourself. That ambiguity can be more painful than the breakup itself.  Thank you for your support and reply. Have a blessed evening, take care, and GOD bless. ... View more

@AlyssaPandora you're welcome, friend, and I thank you for you're great support as always.  Have a blessed day, take care, and GOD bless.  ... View more

@AlyssaPandora, good Monday afternoon, friend. I'm happy you liked that one. My brother, Jason, came over on Friday for a visit, and the first thing he said was this joke. Thank you for you're great support. Take care and GOD bless.   ... View more

Good Friday evening, friend. Hopefully, this will be a bright spot in your Friday evening. “Woke up this morning to wedding music coming from my attic. Naturally, I went up to investigate—and found two ghosts getting married. I thought, I have no idea what they see in each other. And their kids? Let’s just say they weren’t much to look at either. Real transparent personalities.” Have a blessed evening and a wonderful weekend. Take care and GOD bless. ... View more

Good Friday afternoon, dear friend, I posted this on the Relationships + Break-Ups post, but I'm going to post here as well because not all who read this post read the Relationships + Break-Ups post. Hopefully, this will be some encouragement for those who are hurting and on their road to healing. When Love Leaves, Let Hope Stay There comes a moment in love when silence speaks louder than words. Not the peaceful kind, but the kind that echoes through the chambers of a heart still holding on. You said goodbye—but your heart didn’t. You still check your phone. You still replay the laughter. You still wonder if they’ll come back. But love, when it’s real, is not a solo act. It’s two hearts choosing each other—again and again. And when one heart vacates, the other must decide: Do I keep living in the memory, or do I begin to live for myself again? It’s okay to grieve. It’s okay to miss them. It’s okay to wish things had turned out differently. But it’s not okay to lose yourself in the waiting. You are worth more than unanswered calls and unspoken closure. So take this time. Not to chase. Not to beg. But to rebuild. To look in the mirror and say, “I am still here. I am still worthy. I am still becoming.” Let the echo fade. Let the silence settle. And when you’re ready, let your heart beat for you again.  Some goodbyes are loud. They come with tears, with final words, with a door that closes gently behind you. But some goodbyes are quiet. No explanation. No apology. Just absence. And you’re left holding the pieces, trying to solve a puzzle with missing edges. You replay the last conversation. You wonder what you missed. You ask yourself if you were too much or not enough. But the truth is, closure isn’t always given. Sometimes it’s something you have to create. Closure isn’t about their explanation. It’s about your decision. To stop waiting for a why. To stop chasing a version of the past that won’t return. To start healing on your terms. You may never get the answers. But you can still find peace. Not because they made it right, but because you chose to let go of needing them to. So breathe. Write your ending. And walk forward, not because it’s easy, but because your heart deserves to be whole again. For your heart to be whole again, you need to give yourself the proper time for healing— Time to find your ending to the last relationship before a new one can ever begin. A new beginning cannot carry the old baggage. The new means exactly that: NEW. So take your time to heal now, so you can truly enjoy the new event that much more. Take care, dear friend, and GOD bless you and be with you through your pain and healing. And when the time is right, may GOD even bless you with a beautiful NEW beginning again. ... View more

  Good Friday afternoon, I have some free time, so let's dive into This Day In The History Of Music. Enjoy the facts and the read. 1.) On this day in 1960, 16-year-old Brian Hyland went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini'; it made No.8 in the UK. Also a UK No.1 for Bombalurina featuring TV presenter Timmy Mallett in 1990. 2.) On this day in 1960, Decca Records scrapped 25,000 copies of Ray Peterson's 'Tell Laura I Love Her' because they felt the song, which recounts the last thoughts of a teenager dying from a car accident, was "too tasteless and vulgar". A cover version by Ricky Valance went to No.1 on the UK chart a month later. 3.) On this day in 1963, The Kingsmen released "Louie, Louie." Some radio stations ban it due to rumors of obscene content. The "Louie Louie" song controversy centers around the scrutiny and censorship the song faced, particularly after the Kingsmen's rendition became popular in 1963. Originally written and recorded by Richard Berry, the song was targeted by school officials and various censoring agencies, including the FBI, due to widespread rumors that its lyrics contained obscene references when played at slower speeds. Despite an investigation by the Federal Communications Commission determining that the lyrics were indecipherable and thus not obscene, the public's perception of the song as inappropriate contributed to its growing cult status. The controversy escalated when the Kingsmen's version was banned from Boston radio stations later that same year. The song's notoriety was further solidified when it was featured in the 1978 film "National Lampoon's Animal House." Over the years, "Louie Louie" has been covered by numerous artists, some of whom introduced entirely new lyrics, diverging from the original content. This blend of censorship, cultural interpretation, and musical legacy continues to intrigue music historians and fans alike. 4.) On this day in 1963, The Searchers were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Sweets For My Sweet', the group's first of three UK No.1's. The song was written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman and was originally recorded by The Drifters. 5.) On this day in 1964  First Rolling Stones concert in the Netherlands was held at the Kurhaus of Scheveningen in The Hague. It would be a day that would go down in Dutch pop history as The Rolling Stones arrived with rock and roll in their hearts, a swing in their hips, and a glint in their eye. The group’s reputation had only grown over their minimal years on the touring circuit. Still, they were setting foot on the continent as a group for the first time, and the audience made sure nobody would ever forget it. 6.) On this day in 1970, Janis Joplin bought a headstone for the grave of her greatest influence, Bessie Smith, at the Mount Lawn Cemetery in Philadelphia. Blues singer Smith died in 1937 after being refused admission to a whites-only hospital. 7.) On this day in 1975, Hank Williams Jr. suffered a near-fatal fall. Just weeks after he finished recording what would become his breakthrough album, Hank Jr. decided to hike Ajax Peak in western Montana with local rancher **ahem** Willey and Willey’s 11-year-old son Walt. While navigating the rugged and snowy terrain at roughly 9,000 feet, Williams slipped on a snow field. The then-26-year-old Williams plummeted more than 500 feet, hitting jutting rocks along the way. **ahem** and Walt Willey made their way to Williams, who was lying motionless and bleeding. They were surprised to find him alive and conscious, but knew he had suffered severe injuries. When the Willey’s reached Hank, they saw that his head had been fractured, exposing part of his brain, his nose had nearly been torn from his face, and one of his eyes had been detached from the socket… and these were only the visible injuries. **ahem** ordered his son to stay with Hank while he went for help. For roughly three hours, young Walt talked to Hank nonstop to keep him awake as he made his way to a ranger station to call for help. It took six hours, six men, and a helicopter to transport Hank to the hospital in Missoula, Montana, where he underwent more than seven hours of surgery as doctors frantically worked to save his life. Hank’s outlook was bleak, and doctors didn’t expect him to survive. “When I fell, there were only two people I saw when I woke up in the hospital bed, and that was Johnny and June,” Williams told Rolling Stone in 2015. “June put a cross on me and told me it was all going to be OK.” It was nine days before Hank was willing to look at himself in the mirror. He later said that his head had swollen to the size of a watermelon and his face and jaws were wired and sewn together. “I knew it was bad, but I didn’t know it was that bad,” Hank said. Two weeks after the fall, he was moved out of the ICU and into a private room where he stayed until August 25, when he was released from the hospital. “I’ve had dreams about it,” Williams said in a 1989 interview. “I should have died. The doctor said he had worked on plenty of boys in Vietnam and, to be frank, they looked good compared to me.”  8.) On this day in 1981, MTV broadcast its first stereo concert with REO Speedwagon, who performed in Denver, Colorado, having just released the album Hi Infidelity and the hit singles, ‘Keep On Loving You,’ ‘Take It On the Run,’ and ‘Don’t Let Him Go.’ 9.) On this day in 1983, Columbia Records released "An Innocent Man," singer-songwriter Billy Joel's ninth studio album; it features three Billboard Top 10 hit singles: "Tell Her About It," "Uptown Girl," and the title track. 10.) On this day in 1987, U2 scored their second US No.1 single from their Joshua Tree album with 'I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For'. The song received two nominations for the 30th Grammy Awards in 1988, for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. 11.) On this day in 1988, American hip hop group N.W.A release of Straight Outta Compton on Ruthless Records. The album redefined the direction of hip hop, and in 2017, it was selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or artistically significant." 12.) On this day in 1991, On A Friday, (later to become known as Radiohead), appeared at The Jericho Tavern, Oxford, England. The band had met while attending Abingdon School, a boys-only public school. "On a Friday" referred to the band's usual rehearsal day in the school's music room. 13.) On this day in 1992, A riot broke out during a Guns N' Roses and Metallica gig at Montreal stadium when Metallica's show was cut short after singer James Hetfield was injured by pyrotechnics. Guns N' Roses took the stage, but frontman Axl Rose claimed that his throat hurt, causing the band to leave the stage early. The cancellation led to a riot by the audience, who overturned cars, smashed windows, looted local stores, and set fires.  14.) On this day in 1992, Snap! started a six-week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Rhythm Is A Dancer,' the dance group's second and last No.1 was also a Top 5 US hit. 15.) On this day in 1995, the "Gangster's Paradise" single was released by Coolio (Billboard Song of the Year, 1995) 16.) On this day in 1996, Kiss appeared at the Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati, Ohio, on their 192 date Alive World Tour. During this show, a fan threw his fake leg on stage, which all the members signed and handed back to him. 17.) On this day in 1998, The Spice Girls had the UK No.1 single with 'Viva Forever', their 7th UK chart topper. Brandy and Monica were at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'The Boy Is Mine'. 18.) On this day in 2010, John Lennon's killer, Mark David Chapman, had his parole hearing delayed until early September so that officials could gather additional information. The 55-year-old Chapman became eligible for parole in 2000 after serving 20 years, but had been denied his freedom five times. 19.) On this day in 2016, K-pop girl group Blackpink debuted with the song "Whistle." 20.) On this day in 2016, the judge overseeing Led Zeppelin 's 'Stairway To Heaven ' trial ruled against the band and their publishing company's attempts to recoup nearly $800,000 in legal fees. While a federal jury determined that Led Zeppelin were not guilty of plagiarizing Spirit's 'Taurus' in a copyright infringement trial, judge R. Gary Klausner ruled that, since the lawsuit itself was not frivolous and meritless, the estate of Spirit guitarist Randy (California) Wolfe and their attorney Francis Malofiy were not obligated to repay the defendants' legal fees. 21.) On this day in 2020, Taylor Swift became the first artist to debut at No.1 on both the Hot 100 and US albums chart when Folklore and its lead single, 'Cardigan', both went to the top. Folklore also became her seventh consecutive No.1 album. 22.) On this day in 2022, British-born Australian singer, actress, and activist Olivia Newton-John died from cancer at her home in the Santa Ynez Valley of California, at the age of 73. In 1978, Newton-John starred in the musical film Grease, which became the highest-grossing musical film ever at the time and whose soundtrack remains one of the world's best-selling albums of all time. She scored the 1978 UK & US No.1 single with John Travolta, You’re the One That I Want and the 1981 US No.1 & UK solo No.7 single 'Physical. She was a four-time Grammy Award winner whose music career included five No.1 hits. Newton-John, who battled breast cancer three times, was an advocate for breast cancer research. 23.) On this day in 2022, American singer, songwriter, and record producer Lamont Herbert Dozier died at his home near Scottsdale, Arizona, at the age of 81. He co-wrote and produced 14 US Billboard No.1 hits as a member of Holland–Dozier–Holland, a songwriting and production team, and worked with many artists, including Martha and the Vandellas, The Supremes, Four Tops, Freda Payne, and The Isley Brothers. Dozier had another No.1 hit as a songwriter in the 1980s, joining with Phil Collins to write the song 'Two Hearts' for the movie soundtrack for Buster. 24.) On this day in 2022,  Beyoncé’s single "Break My Soul" is her first solo #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 in 14 years, the same week her "Renaissance" album reaches No. 1 on Billboard's 200 chart.  25.) On this day in 2023, English visual artist Jamie Reid died age of 76. His best-known works include the Sex Pistols album Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols and the singles 'Anarchy in the U.K.', 'God Save the Queen' (based on a Cecil Beaton photograph of Queen Elizabeth II, with an added safety pin through her nose and swastikas in her eyes. The image from 'God Save the Queen' was named "the greatest record cover of all time". Born On This Day In The Music World: 1.) Born on this day in 1571, John Ward, English composer, born in Canterbury, England (d. 1638) 2.) Born on this day in 1857, Cécile Chaminade, French pianist and 1st female composer awarded with Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur (1913), born in Paris, France (d. 1944) 3.) Born on this day in 1899, Victor Young, American violinist, arranger, orchestra leader, and composer ("Street of Dreams"; "Love Letters"; "I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance with You"), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1956) 4.) Born on this day in 1907, (Bennett) "Benny" Carter, American Grammy Award-winning jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, trumpeter, arranger, composer ("Harlem Renaissance Suite"), and bandleader, born in New York City (d. 2003) 5.) Born on this day in 1933, Joe Tex, US soul singer (1965 US No.5 single 'Hold On To What You've Got', 1977 UK No.2 single 'Ain't Gonna Bump No More With No Big Fat Woman'). Tex died on 12th August 1982, aged 49. 6.) Born on this day in 1938, Connie Stevens [Concetta Ingoglia], American actress (Hawaiian Eye - "Cricket"; Back to the Beach), and singer ("Sixteen Reasons"), born in Brooklyn, New York. 7.) Born on this day in 1942, John David, drummer with American rock band Dr Hook, who had the 1970s hits 'The Cover of Rolling Stone', 'A Little Bit More', 'When You're in Love with a Beautiful Woman', and 'Sylvia's Mother'. 8.) Born on this day in 1949, Airrion Love, singer with the Philadelphia soul group The Stylistics, who had the 1974 US No.2 single 'You Make Me Feel Brand New', and the 1975 UK No.1 single 'Can't Give You Anything But My Love' and twelve consecutive US R&B top ten hits. 9.) Born on this day in 1959, Rikki Rockett, drummer from American rock band Poison, who scored the 1988 US No.1 & 1989 UK No.13 single 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn', and has sold over 45 million records worldwide. 10.) Born on this day in 1961, The Edge (Dave Evans), guitarist, singer, songwriter with U2. They signed with Island Records and released their debut album, Boy, in 1980. Their 1987 worldwide No.1 album, The Joshua Tree, spent 156 weeks on the UK chart. Their U2  360° Tour of 2009–2011 is the highest-attended and highest-grossing concert tour in history. 11.) Born on this day in 1973, Scott Stapp, singer, songwriter, from American rock band Creed, who had the 2001 US No.1 & UK No.13 single 'With Arms Wide Open' and the 2002 US No.1 album, Weathered. Stapp has released solo albums as well as being a member of Art of Anarchy. 12.) Born on this day in 1974, Brian Harvey, singer, from English pop boy band East 17, who had the 1994 UK No.1 single 'Stay Another Day', plus 18 top-20 singles and four top-10 albums, and was one of the UK's most popular boy bands during the early to mid-1990s.   13.) Born on this day in 1976, Joshua Chasez, singer from the American boy band *NSYNC. Among the group's singles, 'Bye Bye Bye', 'This I Promise You', 'Girlfriend', and 'It's Gonna Be Me' reached the top 10 in several international charts. The group's second album, No Strings Attached, sold over one million copies in one day.   14.) Born on this day in 1981, Bradley McIntosh from English pop group S Club 7, who had the 1999 UK No.1 single 'Bring It All Back'. Their 2000 UK No.1 album,7, spent over a year on the UK chart. The group was formed in 1998 and quickly rose to fame by starring in their own BBC television series, Miami 7.   15.) Born on this day in 1998, Canadian singer and songwriter Shawn Mendes. His single 'Stitches' reached the top 10 in the US and Canada, and No.1 in the UK. Both his albums debuted at No.1 on the US Billboard 200, making Mendes one of five artists to ever debut at No.1 before the age of eighteen.   Have a blessed day and a wonderful weekend. Take care and GOD bless.  ... View more

@Bing-boogerton Led Zeppelin is my favorite.  Led Zeppelin is often cited as one of the foundational influences of heavy metal, but whether they are a heavy metal band is a more nuanced question. Tracks like "Whole Lotta Love", "Immigrant Song", and "Dazed and Confused" had a heavier, more aggressive sound than most rock of their time, helping shape what would become heavy metal. Their powerful riffs, thunderous drumming, and Robert Plant’s soaring vocals laid the groundwork for bands like Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, and later, Metallica.  Led Zeppelin blended blues, folk, funk, and even prog rock into their albums. They didn’t want to be confined to one genre, especially one that overlooked their softer, more experimental side. Members of the band were reportedly “really, really embarrassed” by the heavy metal label, feeling it oversimplified their artistic vision. James Hetfield of Metallica, for example, cites Zeppelin as an influence but classifies them as hard rock.  Take care and GOD bless. ... View more

@Bing-boogerton  "You took your coat off, stood in the rain." Good luck with that one. Take care and GOD bless. ... View more

@Pandora, here is my latest Thumbs-Up.  Hoist The Colours (A Cappella) by The Wellerman, Eric Hollaway, Daniel Brevik, Ebucs, Luke Taylor, Bobby Bass & David Dalmonte.  Take care and GOD bless.      ... View more

When Love Leaves, Let Hope Stay There comes a moment in love when silence speaks louder than words. Not the peaceful kind, but the kind that echoes through the chambers of a heart still holding on. You said goodbye—but your heart didn’t. You still check your phone. You still replay the laughter. You still wonder if they’ll come back. But love, when it’s real, is not a solo act. It’s two hearts choosing each other—again and again. And when one heart vacates, the other must decide: Do I keep living in the memory, or do I begin to live for myself again? It’s okay to grieve. It’s okay to miss them. It’s okay to wish things had turned out differently. But it’s not okay to lose yourself in the waiting. You are worth more than unanswered calls and unspoken closure. So take this time. Not to chase. Not to beg. But to rebuild. To look in the mirror and say, “I am still here. I am still worthy. I am still becoming.” Let the echo fade. Let the silence settle. And when you’re ready, let your heart beat for you again.  Some goodbyes are loud. They come with tears, with final words, with a door that closes gently behind you. But some goodbyes are quiet. No explanation. No apology. Just absence. And you’re left holding the pieces, trying to solve a puzzle with missing edges. You replay the last conversation. You wonder what you missed. You ask yourself if you were too much or not enough. But the truth is, closure isn’t always given. Sometimes it’s something you have to create. Closure isn’t about their explanation. It’s about your decision. To stop waiting for a why. To stop chasing a version of the past that won’t return. To start healing on your terms. You may never get the answers. But you can still find peace. Not because they made it right, but because you chose to let go of needing them to. So breathe. Write your ending. And walk forward, not because it’s easy, but because your heart deserves to be whole again. For your heart to be whole again, you need to give yourself the proper time for healing— Time to find your ending to the last relationship before a new one can ever begin. A new beginning cannot carry the old baggage. The new means exactly that: NEW. So take your time to heal now, so you can truly enjoy the new event that much more. Take care, dear friend, and GOD bless you and be with you through your pain and healing. And when the time is right, may GOD even bless you with a beautiful NEW beginning again.   ... View more

@AdamPandora, thanks for sharing, friend. Have a blessed day. Take care and GOD bless.   ... View more

@Lolagirl2003 You will once you click on Preferences. Then you will click on Private Messenger.  ... View more

@Mygestica  You're already doing something incredibly brave—choosing yourself. That’s not easy, especially when you’ve been drained by toxicity. So first, let’s honor that: you’re not broken, you’re rebuilding. And that takes grit. Here’s what you need to hear: The Truth You Deserve You will miss them sometimes. That doesn’t mean you made the wrong choice. It means you’re human. But missing someone isn’t the same as needing them. Healing isn’t linear. Some days you’ll feel powerful, other days you’ll feel wrecked. Both are part of the process. You don’t need closure from them. You give yourself closure by choosing peace over chaos. Self-love isn’t just bubble baths and affirmations. It’s setting boundaries, walking away from what hurts, and showing up for yourself even when it’s hard.   🔊 High-Energy, Empowering Music Here’s a playlist vibe to keep your spirit lifted and your power activated: Song Artist Vibe "Survivor " Destiny’s Child Fierce, unstoppable energy "Unstoppable " Sia Anthem of resilience "Good as Hell " Lizzo Self-love celebration "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) " Kelly Clarkson Rising from pain "Fight Song " Rachel Platten Personal empowerment "Confident" Demi Lovato Owning your worth "Dog Days Are Over " Florence + The Machine Freedom and release   🧠 Mindset Reminders You’re not starting over. You’re starting wiser. You’re not too much. They were too little. You’re not alone. You’re just clearing space for better people. Wishing you the very best in all that you do. Take care and GOD bless. ... View more

@Madisonis14, here is a classic favorite.  ABC by the Jackson 5. Have a blessed school year. Take care and GOD bless.     ... View more

@braidenchapman I love dogs and cats. My best friend Sebastian died (dog) nearly 20 years ago, and I still miss him today. He was very loyal, protective, and so unique, from the time I stepped foot into my house until the time I left in the morning for work, he was never more than five feet from my side. I now have two cats that were strays, one is Buddy, and the other is Miss Kitty. Buddy also follows me everywhere. He reminds me so much of Sebastian. Take care and GOD bless.                                                                                                                               This is Buddy     This is Miss Kitty  . Take care and GOD bless. ... View more

@Woody69 I also love American Pickers (RIP Frank Fritz), Main Cabin Masters, Alaska The Last Frontier, and Fixer to Fabulous.  Take care and GOD bless.  ... View more

@Dragon19431 I will do you one even better. I will share my favorite Playlist. Just to let you know, the very first song is my overall favorite.  MOHLovesAlaska Created Playlist . This playlist has 1956 songs. Enjoy the music. Take care and GOD bless.   ... View more

@Pandora, having one station south of 250, I love playing them in the shuffle mode. The only time I do not use shuffle is when I want to listen to a specific station while I read. Take care and GOD bless.   ... View more

@Aberr45 try these steps. 🔍 Smart Search Strategies Try these approaches to narrow it down: Search Pandora history: If you have a Pandora account, check your listening history or thumbs-up tracks. That might reveal the song. Lyric fragments: Try searching for exact phrases like "20 minutes away" "Grey Goose" "bonfire" In quotes on Google or YouTube. Reddit or music forums: Post your description on subreddits like r/NameThatSong or r/CountryMusic — they’re great at solving music mysteries. 🎯 Artists to Explore Based on your description (male, country/pop, emotional storytelling), here are a few artists whose style fits: Artist Why They Might Fit Morgan Wallen Known for emotional, modern country lyrics Jordan Davis Often blends pop and country storytelling Mitchell Tenpenny Smooth vocals, relationship themes Sam Hunt Uses texting and time references in songs Ernest Collaborates with Wallen, has a  similar vibe   🧠 Bonus Tip If you remember the station name or genre (e.g., “New Country,” “Country Pop Hits,” “Heartbreak Country”), I can help you dig through typical playlists from that station. Would you like to try describing the melody or mood a bit more? Alternatively, we could reverse-engineer it by creating a playlist with similar themes. Take care and GOD bless. ... View more