Tuesday Tunes: Holiday
As a child of the 80’s, I grew up listening to Madonna and Cyndi Lauper as well as other artists; however, in eighth grade, I was probably more of a Cyndi Lauper fan. Much to my mother’s chagrin, I occasionally sneaked out of the house wearing iridescent pink and green eyeshadows applied in a rainbow fashion in an attempt to emulate my favorite rocker.
Although I don’t wear rainbow-style eyeshadow anymore or listen to Cyndi and Madonna very often, I still love the song, “Holiday” by Madonna. It’s always been one of my favorites due to its upbeat and positive energy!
With the holidays upon us, our thoughts turn to friends and family and wonderful times spent together. This post is just a little tribute to all of those people who make my life merry and bright!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
*A very special thank you to our good friend and fantastic photographer, Doug Frassa. The first half of this photo collage is comprised of Doug’s spontaneous and artful photographs.
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It’s too bad that we can’t embed sound on these posts. Holiday by Madonna would’ve been perfect to listen to while looking at these photos!
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Thanks, Rob. It is embedded. You should be able to click on the audio file right above the pictures. Let me know if that helps. Thanks! 🙂
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I didn’t see it on my reader on my droid, but when I visited your site, I can see it. I’m playing it now! Great song.
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Oh, good! Thank you. The song was meant to play with the pics. Thanks for checking and letting me know. 🙂
How’s the eggnog holding up? 😉🎉
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I’ve finished my shopping and sojourns to the malls, so I’ve let up on the eggnog. For now. 😀
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You’re funny! 😀 Shopping at the mall is enough to drive a person to drink! I hope you have a fun and restful holiday. 🙂
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loved the pics. lotsa places I’ve seen and lots more that I still have to see. Happy Christmas to you and yours!
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Thanks so much, Jim. That’s very kind! Happy Christmas to you and your family as well! 🎄
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What great photos!! Looks like lots of wonderful memories were made 🙂
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Thank you, Jamie! We have great travel buddies and always enjoy spending time with them. 🙂
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Happy Holidays!
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Thank you, Cheryl. You, too! 🎉
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Have a very Merry Christmas ☺
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Thanks. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas, too! 😊🎄
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Didn’t know you were a Cindy Lauper fan. Time After Time is still on my short list of favorites. Makes me teary when I hear it while thinking of my daughter and what she means to me.
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I was a Cyndi Lauper fan briefly…1984-1985. Her concert in Roanoke in Fall of ’84 was my first….Dad made us leave before the last song in order to avoid traffic. So, I missed “Girls Just Want To Have Fun.” Anyway, “Time After Time” was one of my favorites, too. What a sweet thing to say about Bear. She’s a special, little girl and lucky to have a dad like you. 🙂
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Merry Christmas and the best of the New Year!!
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Many thanks, Sally. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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Great photos!!!
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Thank you, Ritu. 🙂
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Cheerful! I was in the CVS the other day and they were playing this song, and I thought, “That Madonna, she’s so wise. I should totally take a holiday!” 😀
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Thanks so much, Joey. You crack me up! I think Madonna is on to something, too. I’m starting to feel like I may need a holiday from my holiday. 😉
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Wonderful post and music to go with the images.
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Thank you very much, JR. I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
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Those are lovely photos Tonya. I love Madonna’s early stuff, and some of Cyndi Lauper’s too, although her look was a little too outrageous for my taste (not to mention limited makeup skills)!!! Thanks for sharing and Happy Christmas to all of you on the farm 🙂
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Thanks, Judy. It’s always fun going through photos of past vacations and reliving the experience a little! I also much prefer Madonna’s earlier stuff, and Cyndi Lauper’s look was a bit crazy–I stopped at the eyeshadow. 😉 Happy Christmas to you, Mr. Grump, Miss Hap, and little Roxy! 😊🎄
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Thank you xxx 🎅🎄🎁🎇
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🎄🎉xoxo
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These are such lovely photos! Thanks for sharing them 🙂 x
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Thank you, Sarah. It’s so nice of you to visit. 🙂
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I just never imagined you in rainbow eye shadow but youth has a way of breaking perceptions..:) great photos, Tonya. England?
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It’s a phase that didn’t last long! 😉 Thank you–yes, England and Scotland.
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Happy Holidays!
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Thank you, Sheryl. Happy Holidays!
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Hi! I nominated you for the Premio Dardos Award! Merry Christmas! http://firstcomesmrs.com/2015/12/23/premio-dardos-award/
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Thank you for the award nomination. It’s so nice of you to consider my blog. 🙂
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Amazing, beautiful gallery… Merry Christmas and all my best wishes to you. Aquileana 🎄
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Many thanks for your lovely comment. Merry Christmas! 🎄
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Lovely pictures! Hope you had a great Christmas!
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Thank you! Happy Holidays! 🙂 🎄🎉
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Loved your photographs 🙂 The holiday looks so happy and dreamy.. Your pink scarf looked nice!
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Thank you, Prajakta. 😊 We had a lovely time!
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Reblogged this on fourth generation farmgirl and commented:
“You can turn this world around
And bring back all of those happy days.
Put your troubles down.
It’s time to celebrate!”
~Madonna
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Love this cheery song, and the photos are wonderful, Tonya x
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Thank you very much, Judy. I think it’s an uplifting song, too. 🙂 xo
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