Author: Heather Houston

Absinthe aficionado. Empathetic thinker-feeler. Verbose writer. Avidly authentic. Hydrangea fanatic. Snow leopard lover. Joy huntress. Promising my devotees a honest glimpse into my life as I live with freedom, power and full self-expression in an unfiltered and sometimes distilled way. CHEERS!

My Musical Life 3-5-26

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March 5th, 2026

#51 MacArthur Park (Richard Harris) 👍🏼

Lyrics:
Spring was never waiting for us, girl
It ran one step ahead
As we followed in the dance
Between the parted pages and were pressed
In love’s hot, fevered iron
Like a striped pair of pants🪄
MacArthur’s Park is melting in the dark
All the sweet, green icing flowing down
Someone left the cake out in the rain
I don’t think that I can take it
‘Cause it took so long to bake it
And I’ll never have that recipe again
Oh no!🪄
I recall the yellow cotton dress
Foaming like a wave
On the ground around your knees
The birds, like tender babies in your hands
And the old men playing checkers by the trees🪄
MacArthur’s Park is melting in the dark
All the sweet, green icing flowing down
Someone left the cake out in the rain
I don’t think that I can take it
‘Cause it took so long to bake it
And I’ll never have that recipe again
Oh no!🪄
There will be another song for me
For I will sing it
There will be another dream for me
Someone will bring it
I will drink the wine while it is warm
And never let you catch me looking at the sun
And after all the loves of my life
After all the loves of my life
You’ll still be the one🪄
I will take my life into my hands and I will use it
I will win the worship in their eyes and I will lose it
I will have the things that I desire
And my passion flow like rivers through the sky
And after all the loves of my life
Oh, after all the loves of my life
I’ll be thinking of you
And wondering why🪄
MacArthur’s Park is melting in the dark
All the sweet, green icing flowing down
Someone left the cake out in the rain
I don’t think that I can take it
‘Cause it took so long to bake it
And I’ll never have that recipe again
Oh no!🪄
Oh no
No
Oh no!

My Abundant Life 3-5-26

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March 5th, 2026

Creating a Hope Chest

“‘Hope’ is the thing with feathers–that perches in the soul…”

Emily Elizabeth Dickinson (American Poet; December 10th, 1830 ~ May 15th, 1886)

“Not every one of our desires can be immediately gratified. We’ve got to learn to wait patiently for our dreams to come true, especially on the path we’ve chosen. But while we wait, we need to prepare symbolically a place for our hopes and dreams.”

“Faith is the very first thing you should pack in a hope chest.”

My Bucket List

Hope
Mammoth Cave National Park

“Before my story began…” (Heather Houston 3-5-22)

1972 Me…at my Aunt Carrie’s Baby Shower

“I remember in high school my best friend had spoken about a hope chest. I immediately thought I needed one as well. So, what did I do? Hope…wish…pray my parents would magically read my mind and get me one. Why did I want one? Because the “Jones” were saying I should have one. Apparently those to be married should have one. In retrospect, this was ridiculous. What I was really hoping was that if it magically materialized, it would mean I was worthy, enough…loved. My story was working overtime while I was in high school. Being a late bloomer really sucked…always late to the party!” (Heather Houston 3-5-22)

“I really loved the authors idea of creating a hope chest per se as a wicker basket filled with books she loved to gift to her daughter on her 16th birthday. I am long past 16, and have an ask of my own mother. Share with me more of your poetry at different times in your life so I get a glimpse of who you are as a woman, my mother, a sister, a daughter and a wife. My mom’s share of her poetry from when she was 13 years old filled me with so much joy. I felt like I was actually getting to know…HER. I love you Mom!”❤️ (Heather Houston 3-5-26)

–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 72-73 of 501.

I challenge each of you on this blog series to post comments so we all can grow together.

My Storied Life 3-4-26

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March 4th, 2026

1968 Top 10 Highest-Grossing & Award Winning Films

  • The Lion in Winter 👍🏼
    • 26th Golden Globe Awards: Best Drama Film
    • 26th Golden Globe Awards Best Actor in a Drama: Peter O’Toole
    • 41st Academy Awards Best Actress: Katherine Hepburn
    • 41st Academy Awards Best Screenplay, Adapted: James Goldman
    • 41st Academy Awards Best Original Score: John Barry
    • 22nd BAFTA Awards Best Original Score: John Barry

“This was like watching a real princes of England show today. All the relationship twists and back-stabbing to boot. Fun to see Peter O’Toole and Katharine Hepburn acting with one another. Good timeless flick.”

My Storied Life 3-4-26

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March 4th, 2026

1968 Top 10 Highest-Grossing & Award Winning Films

  • Oliver! 👍🏼
    • 26th Golden Globe Awards: Best Comedy or Musical Film
    • 41st Academy Awards: Best Film
    • 41st Academy Awards Best Director: Carol Reed
    • 26th Golden Globe Awards Best Actor in a Comedy or Musical: Ron Moody
    • 41st Academy Awards Best Original Score: Johnny Green

“I enjoyed watching this film and I had not seen this since I was a young child. Amazing how many songs I remembered. I even remember soliciting my cousins to replicate the carriage scene with the young pickpockets for Nancy. A memory I had totally forgotten. Nice to see again and this one is put to bed.”

Daily Gratitude 3-4-26

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March 4th, 2026

  • “I appreciate my commitment to row this morning, even though I was feeling punky.” (Heather Houston 3-4-26)
  • “I am thankful I listened to my body and followed my Mom’s sharing of resting when your body needs it. Thanks Mom!” ❤️ (Heather Houston 3-4-26)
  • “I appreciate my supervisor being supportive of my need to take a half-day at work due to an overwhelming migraine.” (Heather Houston 3-4-26)
  • “I am blessed to have a supportive husband who took care of me while I rested.” (Heather Houston 3-4-26)
  • I am grateful my husband ❤️ who created a yummy meal to nourish my sick body.” (Heather Houston 3-4-26)
  • “I appreciate hot 🍎apple cider on a rainy day…hell…cold hard cider is just as good!” (Heather Houston 3-4-22)
  • “I am grateful for laundry as it means I have warm clean clothes to wear.” (Heather Houston 3-4-22)
  • “I am blessed to have a kitchen to clean and dishes to wash as it means I had the means to prepare a delicious meal.” (Heather Houston 3-4-22)
  • “I am grateful for daily laughter.  Before meeting the love in my life, I don’t remember much joy or laughter.  Thank you Neil!”💗 (Heather Houston 3-4-22)
  • “I love the seashore, it brings such meditative peace to me every time I visit.” (Heather Houston 3-4-22)

My Musical Life 3-4-26

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March 4th, 2026

#50 Jumpin’ Jack Flash (The Rolling Stones) 👍🏼

Lyrics:
I was born in a cross-fire hurricane
And I howled at my ma’ in the driving rain
But it’s all right now, in fact, it’s a gas
But it’s all right, I’m jumpin’ Jack Flash
It’s a gas, gas, gas🪄
I was raised by a toothless, bearded hag
I was schooled with a strap right across my back
But it’s all right now, in fact, it’s a gas
But it’s all right, I’m Jumpin’ Jack Flash
It’s a gas, gas, gas, uh🪄
I was drowned, I was washed up and left for dead
I fell down to my feet and I saw they bled, yeah yeah
I frowned at the crumbs of a crust of bread
Yeah, yeah, yeah🪄
I was crowned with a spike right through my head
But it’s all right now, in fact, it’s a gas
But it’s all right, I’m Jumpin’ Jack Flash
It’s a gas, gas, gas🪄
Jumping Jack Flash, it’s a gas
Jumping Jack Flash, it’s a gas
Jumping Jack Flash, it’s a gas🪄
Jumping Jack Flash, it’s a gas
Jumping Jack Flash, it’s a gas
Jumping Jack Flash, it’s a gas

My Abundant Life 3-4-26

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March 4th, 2026

Priming the Pump for Inspiration

“The well of Providence is deep. It’s the buckets we bring to it that are small.”

Mary Gladys Webb (English Romance Novelist and Poet; March 25th, 1881 ~ October 8th, 1927)

“You need to create a reassuring ritual for yourself to access your inner reservoir–that place deep within you inhabited by imagination.”

My Bucket List

Bath Soaking Ritual
Zion National Park

“Before my story began…” (Heather Houston 3-4-26)

1972 Me…at my Aunt Carrie’s Baby Shower

“Soaking in an aromatherapy-infused bath in the outdoors is the ultimate luxury and path to Providence.” (Heather Houston 3-4-22)

“I find when I prepare my blog writings ahead so that in the moment I can be with my thoughts and creatively write is the best for me. The week can get away from me quickly. Today I was unwell and had probably my 3rd migraine ever and this one had the whole halo and colors to boot. I ended my day at noon, travelled home, changed into comfortable clothes and napped on the couch for several hours. I followed this up with a lazy watching of ‘The Lion In Winter’. The most important thing is I listened…listened to what my body and the Universe was screaming at me.”

–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 71-72 of 501.

I challenge each of you on this blog series to post comments so we all can grow together.

Daily Gratitude 3-3-26

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March 3rd, 2026

  • “I am thankful for my organizing skills to unravel complex problems into workable tasks.” (Heather Houston 3-3-26)
  • “I am blessed to be granted my professional development to visit Oklahoma.” (Heather Houston 3-3-26)
  • “I am thankful my hands remember the basic fingering on my violin.” (Heather Houston 3-3-26)
  • “I appreciate my violin bow cooperating and staying taunt when I rosin it.” (Heather Houston 3-3-26)
  • “I am grateful for leftover Pho. Thank you my love!” ❤️(Heather Houston 3-3-26)
  • “I am grateful for forgiveness.” (Heather Houston 3-3-22)
  • “I am thankful to live in a house of love.” (Heather Houston 3-3-22)
  • “I appreciate caffeine!” (Heather Houston 3-3-22)
  • “I am blessed for dreams I have accomplished.” (Heather Houston 3-3-22)
  • “I always appreciate sunshine!”🌞 (Heather Houston 3-3-22)

My Musical Life 3-3-26

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March 3rd, 2026

#49 Reach Out Of The Darkness (Friend & Lover) 👍🏼

Lyrics:
I think it’s so groovy now
That people are finally getting together
I thinks it’s wonderful and how
That people are finally getting together
I think it’s so groovy now
That people are finally getting together
I thinks it’s wonderful and how
That people are finally getting together🪄
Reach out in the darkness
Reach out in the darkness
Reach out in the darkness
And you may find a friend🪄
I knew a man that I did not care for
And then one day, this man gave me a call
We sat and talked about things on our mind
And now this man, he is a friend of mine🪄
Reach out in the darkness
Reach out in the darkness
Reach out in the darkness
And you may find a friend🪄
I think it’s so groovy now
That people are finally getting together
I thinks it’s wonderful and how
That people are finally getting together
I think it’s so groovy now
That people are finally getting together
I thinks it’s wonderful and how
That people are finally getting together🪄
Don’t be afraid of love
Don’t be afraid, don’t be afraid to love
Listen to me…
Everybody needs a little love
Everybody needs somebody
That they can be thinking of🪄
Reach out in the darkness
Reach out in the darkness
Reach out in the darkness
And you may find a friend🪄
I think it’s so groovy now
That people are finally getting together
I thinks it’s wonderful and how
That people are finally getting together🪄
I think it’s so groovy now
That people are finally getting together
I thinks it’s wonderful and how
That people are finally getting together🪄
I think it’s so groovy now
That people are finally getting together
I thinks it’s wonderful and how
That people are finally getting together
I think it’s so groovy now
That people are finally getting together

My Abundant Life 3-3-26

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March 3rd, 2026

Setting Aside a Personal Sabbath

“Anybody can observe the Sabbath but making it holy surely takes the rest of the week.”

Alice Malsenior Tallulah-Kate Walker (American Novelist, Short Story Writer, Poet, and Social Activist; February 9th, 1944 ~ )

“Some keep the Sabbath going to Church, I keep it, staying at Home.”

Emily Elizabeth Dickinson (American Poet; December 10th, 1830 ~ May 15th, 1886)

“It doesn’t matter what day of the week you set aside as your own personal Sabbath, it just matters that you keep one.”

“…meditation is intentional concentration on one thing, which can be either secular or spiritual.”

“This is what the Sabbath is for: reverence, rest, renewal, rejuvenation, reassuring rituals, recreation, rejoicing, revelation, remembering how much you have to be grateful for, and saying ‘thank you!'”

My Bucket List

My Church
Go on a Self-Drive Safari in Kruger National Park

“Before my story began…” (Heather Houston 3-3-22)

1972 Me…at my Aunt Carrie’s Baby Shower

“My church is anytime I commune with nature…simple…sweet!” (Heather Houston 3-3-22)

“My Sabbath is for: gratitude, sexy-time, imbibing, pleasuring, devouring, relaxing, passion, creativity and most of all…LOVING my husband.” ❤️ (Heather Houston 3-3-26)

–Ban Breathnach, Sarah. “Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy”. Grand Central Publishing. (1976). Kindle Page 70-71 of 501.

I challenge each of you on this blog series to post comments so we all can grow together.