In searching for Christmas music to post today, I stumbled across a Gospel Choir, Soul Children of Chicago.

While this performance is a bit longer than most, if you do not have the time to devote to their full rendition of Silent Night, please have a listen from just about the three minute mark. I don’t think you will be disappointed either way.

If you are stopping by to read on this busy weekend, you might want to take a few minutes, relax and enjoy this rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow.

While the song admittedly “belongs” to Judy Garland, Aretha Franklin does it proud and the visuals added are terrific.

Listen to Dolly and her two sisters and two brothers sing this song at a Thanksgiving family gathering:

With all of its shortcomings and its trials and tribulations, this really is a Wonderful World.

It never hurts to have a little bit of history mixed in while listening to the remarkable voice of Sam Cooke.

I had never heard of the Soul Stirrers until viewing this video on You Tube. There is some terrific harmony happening here. I hope you check out, “I’m Thankful.”

I admit it, I am a country music junkie. I love absolutely anything by George Jones, and when it comes to gospel music, Vestal Goodman had one of the most beautiful voices I had ever heard. While this video has a few rough patches in the beginning, to me it is well worth sharing.

Have a wonderful friday!

This must be the British version of American Idol and while I am not usually into reality type programming, a friend sent this off to me and watching it to its conclusion, I admit I had the same reaction as the female judge in this competition. What a lovely little girl and what a great voice for someone so young.

If you are prone to children touching your heart, you might just want to have a tissue or two around.

I had mentioned toward the end of last week that I would try to post at least one patriotic piece a day up to and on 9-11. Today’s offering is one which immediately upon viewing, became a favorite.

The parents of this young girl must have been so proud.

Hope you like it.

For your Sunday listening and viewing pleasure. God Bless America as only Kate Smith could perform it.

While I am not one of those die hard reality show fans, this piece at Macsmind is well worth a listen.

This individual is truly blessed with a wonderful gift.

The fingers are willing but the brain just won’t cooperate tonight.
I began a post and realized it wasn’t even sensible to me so I used the trusty delete button and stopped by my old standby and found this.

After a day of politics, human interest stories, personal reflections, frustration and humor, it was nice to sit back and remember, we really do live in a pretty “Wonderful World.”

See you tomorrow friends..I am sure there will be much on the plate!

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Many might think that those who wear the black robes and preside over a trial or hearing are some of the most intimidating figures in society. After all, they hold more power in their hands in regards to the lives of others than just about anyone else here on earth.

Yet, every once in a while we come across a judge who seems to rule not only in a fair manner but with a sense of humor. Judge Todd seems to have those qualities.

Judge cites 42 Beatles songs to teach beer thief a lesson

A judge sentencing a Beatles-loving beer thief quoted 42 of the band’s song titles in his verdict.

Andrew McCormack, 20, was asked to recommend to a US court what his sentence should be for stealing beer.

McCormack: Got more than he bargained for after his beer theft
He wrote: “Like the Beetles say, Let It Be”. But his cheeky quip did not impress Gregory Todd, a 56-year-old district court judge in Montana.

In a sentencing memorandum Judge Todd first corrected McCormack’s misspelling and then gave the defendant a lesson in The Beatles discography.

If you have ever enjoyed Beatles music this is a must read. The incorporation of their music in this sentencing was both humorous and imaginative. I won’t spoil it by quoting any of it here, it is better if you read it in its entirety.

I thought this repeat of an earlier post would be something that could cool down some of the discussion going on about genocide happening or not happening. Enjoy.

In honor of my American Indian heritage and my Christianity, I present to you Amazing Grace sung in the Cherokee language.

Amen.