Where Sundays are reserved for favorite posts throughout the week, I thought I would take a brief detour to share an ultimate favorite - a fashion questionnaire for an entrepreneurial business I am hoping to launch. My goal is to be a virtual personal shopper in the realm of women's fashion.
On Set List, the choice of music that best reflects the questionnaire is Duran Duran's "Girl Panic!".
As an avid follower of the British royal family, Kate Middleton shines as she beats the odds against cancer. With or without her defining cascading hair, she is a fashion icon for our generation. Couture formal to high end casual, Catherine Princess of Wales can make any style effortless and exquisite.
Duran Duran will forever inspire Set List. Kate will forever inspire my passion for fashion.
The lineup disbanded in 1999 when a lead vocalist could not be found to replace the late original lead, Shannon Hoon (October 21, 1995). Travis Warren was brought onboard in 2006, left, and returned in 2010 to play gigs.
Where the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox have a sharp division amongst fans, the same can be said of the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees with a rivalry stemming over 100 years.
"...greatest rivalry in all of sports..."
Red Sox v. Yankees - American League Championship Series x 3
Yankees won in 1999 & 2000 ... Red Sox won in 2004
Red Sox v. Yankees - American League Division Series in 2018
Red Sox won in 4 games
Red Sox v. Yankees - American League Wild Card Game
Red Sox won
The Red Sox won the American League title in 1904. The Yankees won the American League title in 1949.
Both teams tied for first place in 1978.
As for Set List - "Sweet Caroline" by Neil Diamond is a staple for the team and fans...
The jewelry in the link above is in Stella & Dot's COVET collection. COVET jewels are made with exquisite material and come at a premium, hence COVET.
In this entry, I am sharing a new fine jewelry line that is high end in design on an everyday budget. Where related to Set List, think the models in "Girl Panic!" as a model in you!
Pura Vida Bracelets
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Pura Vida Bracelets, or Pura Vida, is boho beach in theme with a variety of styles appealing to a variety of customers. Ages, budgets, and interests are covered. Iconic bracelets, necklaces, rings, anklets, toe rings, unique engraving, demi-fine, and so much more...
Demi-Fine jewelry is set apart with its materials of exquisite quality and therefore higher price tags. Consider 18kt gold plating, sterling silver, and natural stones to create beautifully treasured pieces. For example -
Every artist and every band comes with musical baggage, if you will. Musicians can perform solo, collaborate, work in a band, find tension within a band that leads to separation, and so on. Yet, fans still love their favorites.
Here is where I cross the line though - Puddle of Mudd is not typical of my iTunes playlist. The lyrics and vocals are intense but I personally have found meaning behind the words and so I like the band. However, while doing research about the band, I came across violent and threatening actions by Wes Scantlin against fans while on stage as well as being booed off for lip syncing. I do not condone such behavior and is a huge let down for those who actually like the band's songs.
The Chicago Cubs are by far one of the most historic teams in baseball. Wrigley Field and ivy coverage. The World Series 108-year "drought" that finally broke in 2016. (Although truth be told, the Cubs won in 1907 and 1908.) Point of interest - The drought was the longest in all major league sport in the U.S. and Canada. The iconic feud between the south side White Sox and the north sider Cubs.
And then there is the Cubs tradition of a celebrity/audience sing along to "Take Me Out To the Ballgame" during the 7th inning stretch.
Baseball teams around the country have unique ball parks, songs, and traditions. The Cubbies have not only the 7th inning stretch but also a classic tune that leaves the want of more excitement.
E. Estelle Zander Flosi was my treasured grandma. She was my life and her passing on September 14, 2021 will never sit well with my mental state. I will grieve forever.
Grandma was Bob Flosi's wife of many years. Unbeknownst to each other, both were born and raised in Illinois. Unbeknownst to each other, both moved to California. What they did know is the day they met, their courtship, their wedding, and their marriage with want of starting a family.
Grandma miscarried six times but they still wanted a family. Along came Laura Flosi at birth and Lisa Flosi at birth.
Bob was to Grandma as Grandpa was to me. He was my spiritual life and I loved him very much through shared stories.
Grandpa passed away from bone cancer and was surrounded by family. They knew his time was coming and that his suffering would soon end.
From Heaven, he knows about me - visiting my mom when I was two months old to meet his first grandchild, visiting me through the scent of cigars, and recently visiting me through the scent of cigarettes. I remember telling Grandma and Mom that he was in my bedroom to say hi.
As with previous memorials on Set List, a top musician in the year of Grandpa's birth is highlighted.
There will be a long journey to the next solar eclipse of this caliber so remember to unite through music and the common impact the universe has on all.
Janet was one of three children to Isabel and Bif Stouder Thompson. He served in World War 1 and she was a house wife. Janet had an older brother, Henry, and an older sister, Natalie. Janet and Natalie defined friendship and sisterhood.
Janet was very eager to be a grandmother when she grew older. I came along in 1983 and her "golden child" Michaela came along in 1993. Grammy and I were never close and in fact argued more than I want to admit. Michaela and Grammy, on the other hand, were the best of friends and bonded by love.
Enough about the family tree.
In this Set List Special Edition, I am honoring music in 1925...Janet's 99th birthday year. May she and her family honor and celebrate in Heaven.
January - "Tea for Two"
February - "I'll See You in My Dreams"
March - "Oh Lady Be Good"
June - "Sweet Georgia Brown" ... "The Saint Louis Blues"
July - "Yes Sir, That's My Baby"
August - "Manhattan" ... "I Want to Be Happy"
September - "If You Knew Susie (Like I Know Susie)"
November - "Remember"
As for individual musicians. one name consistently comes up in research - Hank Thompson. As mentioned above, Grammy's brother was named Henry but, with Hank as a common alternative, was not this musician.
With clarity set, let's learn more about Hank.
September 3, 1925 - November 6, 2007
Genre considered - Country, Western Swing
Leader of The Brazos Valley Boys
No. 1 on Billboard for 14 years - in the considered genres
Hank's list of albums and singles are exhausting to list here, so know only that his works date from 1952.
Honor -
Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame (1989)
The Stella & Dot COVET jewelry samples in the post link include 14kt diamonds and gold double arrow necklace and matching bracelet as well as heart necklace and matching bracelet.
The Stella & Dot COVET jewelry collection is considered fine jewelry based on price and materials. The gold and diamond necklace & bracelet sets featured in the post link above are essential samples.
Other examples include delicate necklaces with alphabet pendants - one letter, three letters, and four letters. In other words -
Each necklace has matching bracelets but for this post, I wanted to focus on the delicate gold & diamond chains and shining letters.
If interested in any or all of the jewels featured here or within the links listed above, remember to use discount code LAURENALAIN20 for a percentage off your order.
The regular season is under way. Rise for the national anthem. Eagerly wait for the home plate umpire to declare play ball. Snack on American classics - peanuts, hotdogs, keep alcohol o a minimum. Frustration or excitement for a favorite team. 7th inning stretch...
...All rise to sing along to America's baseball ballad -
