@AlyssaPandora, good Thursday morning, dear friend. Perhaps you can get some ideas from some of these suggestions. 🪕 Country Cookout Vibes These are perfect for that Southern charm and two-steppin' under the stars: “Chicken Fried” – Zac Brown Band “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” – Shania Twain “Wagon Wheel” – Darius Rucker “Heads Carolina, Tails California” – Jo Dee Messina “Fancy Like” – Walker Hayes “Life’s About to Get Good” – Shania Twain “House Party” – Sam Hunt 🎤 Smooth R&B & Soul Staples For those mellow moments and soulful sing-alongs: “Before I Let Go” – Frankie Beverly & Maze “Candy” – Cameo “Lovely Day” – Bill Withers “Never Too Much” – Luther Vandross “Can We Talk” – Tevin Campbell “Return of the Mack” – Mark Morrison “This Is How We Do It” – Montell Jordan 💃 Family-Friendly Dance Favorites These will get all generations moving: “Uptown Funk” – Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” – Justin Timberlake “Shut Up and Dance” – WALK THE MOON “Levitating” – Dua Lipa “Dynamite” – BTS “Party Rock Anthem” – LMFAO “Happy” – Pharrell Williams 🕺 Line Dance Essentials Because no reunion is complete without a little synchronized fun: “Cupid Shuffle” – Cupid “Cha Cha Slide” – DJ Casper “The Wobble” – V.I.C. “Electric Slide” – Marcia Griffiths I hope you have a memorable and safe family reunion, friend. Take care and GOD bless. ... View more

Good Thursday morning, dear friend. Hang in there, the weekend is almost upon us. "Work can feel like a drag sometimes. But here’s the truth: the atmosphere in your workplace isn’t just something you enter—it’s something you bring. Walk in with a bad attitude, and your day’s already set to spiral. But if you choose to walk in with a smile stretching ear to ear, shoulders back, head held high, and a pep in your step, you become the person who shifts the room. Listen, friend: I learned this long ago—sometimes a good attitude must be chosen on purpose. Not because it's easy, but because it's worth it. So do yourself a favor. Choose joy. Choose light. Choose it on purpose. And watch how it transforms your day. By the time you clock out, that energy will follow you home. Your loved ones deserve your best—and so do you. Let your attitude be a gift, not just to your coworkers, but to yourself and everyone you love. Have a great day. A wonderful day. A beautiful day. On purpose." Have a blessed day, friend, take care, and GOD bless. ... View more

@Pandora, here is my July song, hope you like it just as much as I do.  Who You Share It With by Layup. Enjoy the song. Take care and GOD bless.   ... View more

Good Tuesday Morning, dear friend. There Is Always a New Corner to Turn:  Not every path will feel like home. Some melodies won’t move us, some moments won’t make sense. However, the beauty of the journey lies in this: there is always a new corner to turn. A new sound to discover. A new truth to uncover. A new grace waits just beyond the bend. So if today feels off-key, don’t worry. Keep walking. Keep listening. The next corner might hold the harmony your heart’s been waiting for. Have a blessed day, take care, and GOD bless. ... View more

@MalcolmGraves I have not heard of this music artist, but I will check them out for sure. Thanks for sharing. Have a blessed day, take care, and GOD bless.  ... View more

@Pandora, many of these would make a great reading playlist. I love listening to music while reading; it is like adding a bonus on top of a bonus for relaxation. I will give these an ear for sure and add more to my reading playlist. Have a blessed day. Take care and GOD bless. ... View more

@AlyssaPandora I love that feature that @Pandora has where you can add other songs to different stations that ordinarily would not be on that station. Great point, you mentioned, friend. Take care and GOD bless. ... View more

Good Monday afternoon, dear friend. “When Words Wound: The Healing Power of Grace” We’ve all been there. We’ve said the thing we wish we hadn’t. The words left our lips too fast, too sharp, too loud. And now they echo—unwelcome, unrelenting. Words, once spoken, cannot be unsaid. But they can be redeemed. Redemption begins with humility. It starts with the courage to say, “I was wrong,” and the tenderness to ask, “Will you forgive me?” These are not weak words. They are the strongest words a wounded heart can offer. The same tongue that caused pain can also plant peace. The same voice that broke trust can begin to rebuild it. “A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.” — Proverbs 15:4 (KJV) If you’ve spoken in anger, speak now in love. If you’ve been wounded, seek to mend. If you’ve been silent when you should have spoken, let your voice be a balm, not a blade. And if you’ve been on the receiving end of hurtful words, know this: You are not what was said to you in anger. You are not the echo of someone else’s pain. You are beloved. You are whole. You are still healing—and that is holy work. Grace is not just a gift we receive. It’s a gift we give. So today, whether you need to offer it or receive it, let grace have the final word. Have a blessed day, friend, take care, and GOD bless. ... View more

@Pandora, I would like genre-based only because you would have a wide variety of different artists. Have a blessed day. Take care and GOD bless. ... View more

Good Sunday morning, dear friend, I hope you had a very joyous and safe 4th of July.  Near the beginning of this thread, I had written, "Every relationship will face storms; how we deal with those storms will determine how much stronger or weaker the relationship will become. But two people can share one umbrella and survive the storm together." I will give an in-depth definition of what this means because not everyone understands its metaphoric definition.  “Every relationship will face storms—seasons of misunderstanding, hardship, or change. But it’s how we respond to those storms that determine whether we grow stronger together or quietly drift apart. Sometimes, it’s not about finding the perfect shelter, but about choosing to share one umbrella. Two people, standing close, weathering the rain—not because the storm is easy, but because the bond is worth protecting. And in that shared shelter, there is strength, not in one person bearing the weight for both, but in both hands holding the umbrella together. A shared burden. A mutual grace. A quiet act of love in the middle of the downpour, the storm.”  Have a blessed day, dear friend, and remember you are enough just as you are.   ... View more

@PHILLY18KING with the 6% sales tax in D.C., your monthly fee would be $11.66 per month. Have a blessed day, take care, and GOD bless. ... View more

@MadmanOnWheels the whole playlist. Take care and GOD bless. ... View more

Good Friday night, friends, I will be posting three songs tonight. The first song is explicit. I know I said I was going to post clean only, but this song has a message within it, a message of struggling with alcoholism. So, parents and guardians, take note, please. I will also be explaining the different genres for the first song only because it may be confusing to some, due to its explicit nature. Enjoy the music. Soul – With its gospel-style claps and call-and-response vocals R&B – Rooted in vintage rhythm and blues instrumentation Rock – Gritty, stomping energy and driving rhythm Gospel – Especially in the handclaps, harmonies, and revival-style fervor Americana – Reflecting Rateliff’s folk roots and storytelling sensibility: S.O.B. E. by Nathaniel Rateliff  & The Night Sweats.   Released in 2015 as the lead single from their self-titled debut album Breakout Moment: Their explosive performance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon catapulted the song into the spotlight Lyrical Theme: Despite its upbeat sound, the song is a raw confession about alcoholism and withdrawal. Rateliff wrote it during a period of personal struggle, describing it as a “troubled song about drinking one’s life away” Origin Story: Initially written as a joke and not intended for release, it became a fan favorite during live shows and was eventually recorded due to an overwhelming audience response. Alternative Folk: Singer/Songwriter: I'm A Man (feat. Foy Vance) by Nathan Evans. This track marks a mature evolution in Nathan Evans’ artistry, moving beyond his viral sea shanty fame into more introspective, emotionally grounded territory. Teaming up with Foy Vance—known for his gravelly voice and poetic lyricism—adds a layer of gravitas and vulnerability. This song doesn’t just speak—it confesses. It’s a quiet storm of regret, humility, and hope. The duet format allows both voices to echo different shades of the same struggle, making it feel like a shared human experience rather than a solitary lament. Contemporary Classical: Neoclassical: Ambient: Minimalism / Post-Minimalism: The Consolations of Philosophy by Max Richter.  Composer: Max Richter, a German-born British composer known for blending classical structure with modern ambient and electronic elements Release: Featured on the Black Mirror: Nosedive soundtrack (2016), part of the acclaimed dystopian anthology series Title Inspiration: Likely a nod to Alain de Botton’s book The Consolations of Philosophy, itself inspired by Boethius’ 6th-century work—a meditation on finding peace through wisdom in times of suffering.  Richter’s work often functions as emotional architecture—spaces you can inhabit. “The Consolations of Philosophy” is no exception. It’s a sonic balm for the overstimulated mind, a quiet companion for introspection. Have a blessed night and a wonderful weekend. Take care and GOD bless.            ... View more

@MadmanOnWheels, that's a perfect fit for here. Thanks for posting. Have a great 4th and a blessed weekend. Take care and GOD bless. ... View more

Good Thursday morning, dear friend.  “Digital Echoes vs. Living Voices.” A thousand likes won’t warm your soul the way one genuine conversation does. Tune your ear to voices that don't need Wi-Fi to reach you. That’s where true resonance lives. What matters most are those you carry in your heart, not the gadget in your hand or pocket. Have a blessed day, friend, take care, and GOD bless.   ... View more

@Pandora, @AdamPandora, This being my busy time of year, I'm just going to relax, listen to my favorite @Pandora personal playlist  MOHLovesAlaska Created Playlist, and have a BBQ with family. Have a blessed day, and a very safe and memorable 4th of July. Take care and GOD bless. ... View more

@LeonPandora, thank you, friend, for your support in this post and your insight as well. Words that can heal truly are magical, dear friend. Have a blessed day, take care, and GOD bless.    ... View more

Good Wednesday morning, dear friend. “Some words are salve, not sword—use them to soothe, not scar.” The right word, spoken at the right moment, can be a lifeline. You don’t need eloquence to talk about kindness. Just presence. Just care. Whether it’s a quiet “I understand” or a steady “you’re not alone,” your words can patch up the places where someone else is unraveling. If we knew the battles others were fighting, we’d be gentler with our voices. Choose compassion over cleverness. Choose the balm over the burn. Because healing doesn’t just come from doctors—it often starts with what we say.  Have a blessed day. Take care and GOD bless. ... View more

Here is something that we all need to be reminded of in our daily lives, something that we should keep filed in the memory bank of our minds.  “The tongue weighs less than a feather, but its impact can crush a soul.” We spend years learning how to speak, but often a lifetime learning when not to. The urge to lash out is instinctual; the decision to remain silent is intentional. Just because you have the right to speak doesn't mean it’s the right moment to do so. And in that pause—when the words sit heavy and unspoken—you often find the path to peace. Anger can be justified, but it rarely justifies what follows. There’s wisdom in waiting. Strength in restraint. And healing in choosing calm over chaos. Let your silence speak louder than your sharpest reply.  Have a blessed day, friend. Take care and GOD bless.  ... View more

Good Tuesday morning, dear friend, and welcome to the 1st day of July for 2025.  Sometimes, there is more than one solution to a problem; the question is, which solution is better than the others? Well, the best solution is one that is not temporary. Of course, sometimes a temporary fix is necessary to buy time while working on the deeper solution. Just remember, a temporary solution is like putting a Band-Aid on a gushing wound. Never settle for the temporary. Have a blessed day, take care, and GOD bless. ... View more