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!

Daily Gratitude 9-10-26

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September 10th, 2026

  • I am humble and continue to learn every day.
  • Being kind toward others is very important to me, and I exercise kindness throughout my day.
  • As I focus on compassion, I naturally relate to others with love and understanding.
  • I am not afraid of what could go wrong. I am excited about what could go right.
  • Where I think I am lost, I am ready to feel found.

My Musical Life 9-10-26

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September 10th, 2026

#20 The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down (Joan Baez) 👍🏼

Lyrics:
Virgil Caine is my name and I drove on the Danville train
‘Til so much cavalry came and tore up the tracks again
In the winter of ’65, we were hungry, just barely alive
I took the train to Richmond that fell
It was a time I remember, oh so well🪄
The night they drove old Dixie down
And all the bells were ringin’
The night they drove old Dixie down
And all the people were singin’
They went, “Na, na-na-na, na-na”
“Na, na, na-na, na-na, na-na-na”🪄
Back with my wife in Tennessee and one day she said to me
“Virgil, quick, come see, there goes Robert E. Lee”
Now, I don’t mind, I’m chopping wood
And I don’t care if the money’s no good
Just take what you need and leave the rest
But they should never have taken the very best🪄
The night they drove old Dixie down
And all the bells were ringin’
The night they drove old Dixie down
And all the people were singin’
They went, “Na, na-na-na, na-na”
“Na, na, na-na, na-na, na-na-na”🪄
Like my father before me, I’m a workin’ man
And like my brother before me, I took a rebel stand
Well, he was just eighteen, proud and brave
But a yankee laid him in his grave
I swear by the blood below my feet
You can’t raise the Cain back up when it’s in defeat🪄
The night they drove old Dixie down
And all the bells were ringin’
The night they drove old Dixie down
And all the people were singin’
They went, “Na, na-na-na, na-na”
“Na, na, na-na, na-na, na-na-na”

Daily Gratitude 9-9-26

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September 9th, 2026

  • I create the possibility of happiness for others by being happy.
  • It does not matter what other people say or do. What matters is how I choose to react and what I choose to believe about myself.
  • I return to the basics of life: forgiveness, courage, gratitude, love, and humor.
  • I am creating a life that feels good and I am in charge of my happiness.
  • Happiness is within me. I base my happiness on my own accomplishments and the blessings I’ve been given.

My Musical Life 9-9-26

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September 9th, 2026

#19 Do You Know What I Mean (Lee Michaels) 👍🏼

Lyrics:
Been forty days since I don’t know when
I just saw her with my best friend
Do you know what I mean?
Do you know, know what I mean?🪄
I just saw her yesterday
I just saw her, asked her to stay
Do you know what I mean?
Lord, do you know what I mean?🪄
Her and Bobby were steppin’ out
Her and Bobby didn’t know I found out
Do you know what I mean?
Do you know, know what I mean?🪄
So I asked her if she still cared
She didn’t hear me, she just stared
Do you know what I mean?
Lord, do you know what I mean?🪄
And then she said
“Lee, you haven’t loved me in nearly four years
You haven’t noticed that I held back my tears
And now you have, but it’s really too late
Better find yourself another girl
Better find another girl
Better find, uh, another place”🪄
Woo🪄
She just left me yesterday
She just left me, had nothing to say
Do you know what I mean?
Oh, do you know what I mean?🪄
She’s a dandy, yes indeed
She’s a dandy, but now she’s free
Do you know what I mean?
Lord, do you know what I mean? Yeah🪄
Been forty days since I don’t know when
I just saw her with my best friend
Do you know what I mean?
Lord, do you know what I mean?🪄
I just saw her yesterday
I just saw her, learn how to stay
Do you know what I mean?
Lord, do you know what I mean?🪄
Yeah, here comes it now🪄
Hoo, help me

Daily Gratitude 9-8-26

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September 8th, 2026

  • I see problems as challenges that evolve me and make me grow.
  • I always treat others the way I expect to be treated.
  • Each day even if it’s for a few minutes I’m going to stop and be grateful for all of life’s beauty.
  • Every day I’m going to be more mindful of all of the small blessings that I should be thankful for.
  • I am thankful that with each experience I become a better version of myself.

My Musical Life 9-8-26

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September 8th, 2026

#18 Mr. Big Stuff (Jean Knight) 👍🏼

Lyrics:
Oh, yeah
Ooh🪄
Mr. Big Stuff
Who do you think you are
Mr. Big Stuff
You’re never gonna get my love🪄
Now because you wear all those fancy clothes (oh yeah)
And have a big fine car, oh yes, you do now
Do you think I can afford to give you my love (oh yeah)
You think you’re higher than every star above🪄
Mr. Big Stuff
Who do you think you are
Mr. Big Stuff
You’re never gonna get my love🪄
Now I know all the girls I’ve seen you with
I know you broke their hearts one after another now, bit by bit
You made ’em cry, many poor girls cry
When they try to keep you happy, they just try to keep you satisfied🪄
Mr. Big Stuff, tell me, tell me
Who do you think you are
Mr. Big Stuff
You’re never gonna get my love🪄
I’d rather give my love to a poor guy that has a love that’s true (oh yeah)
Than to be fooled around and get hurt by you
‘Cause when I give my love, I want love in return (oh yeah)
Now I know this is a lesson Mr. Big Stuff you haven’t learned🪄
Mr. Big Stuff, tell me
Who do you think you are
Mr. Big Stuff
You’re never gonna get my love🪄
Mr. Big Stuff
You’re never gonna break my heart
Mr. Big Stuff
You’re never gonna make me cry🪄
Mr. Big Stuff, tell me
Just who do you think you are
Mr. Big Stuff
You’re never gonna get my love🪄
Mr. Big Stuff
You’re never gonna break my heart
Mr. Big Stuff
You’re never gonna make me cry🪄
Mr. Big Stuff, tell me, tell me
Just who do you think you are
Mr. Big Stuff
You’re never gonna get my love

Daily Gratitude 9-7-26

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September 7th, 2026

  • All the good in my life comes to me as a result of my willingness to find happiness in each moment.
  • Every kind word I express comes back to me multiplied.
  • Everything that is happening now is happening for my ultimate good.
  • I realize there will be obstacles but I have the strength to get through them.
  • I choose to be kind to myself and love myself unconditionally.

My Musical Life 9-7-26

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September 7th, 2026

#17 You’ve Got A Friend (James Taylor) 👍🏼

Lyrics:
When you’re down and troubled
And you need some lovin’ care
And nothin’, nothin’ is goin’ right
Close your eyes and think of me
And soon I will be there
To brighten up even your darkest night🪄
You just call out my name
And you know, wherever I am
I’ll come runnin’
To see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I’ll be there
You’ve got a friend🪄
If the sky above you
Grows dark and full of clouds
And that old north wind begins to blow
Keep your head together
And call my name out loud
Soon you’ll hear me knockin’ at your door🪄
You just call out my name
And you know, wherever I am
I’ll come runnin’, runnin’, yeah, yeah
To see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I’ll be there, yes, I will🪄
Now, ain’t it good to know that you’ve got a friend
When people can be so cold?
They’ll hurt you, yes, and desert you
And take your soul if you let them
Oh, but don’t you let them🪄
You just call out my name
And you know, wherever I am
I’ll come runnin’, runnin’, yeah, yeah
To see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I’ll be there, yes, I will
You’ve got a friend
You’ve got a friend🪄
Ain’t it good to know you’ve got a friend
Ain’t it good to know, ain’t it good to know
Ain’t it good to know
You’ve got a friend
Oh, yeah, now, you’ve got a friend
Yeah baby, you’ve got a friend
Oh, yeah, you’ve got a friend

Daily Gratitude 9-6-26

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September 6th, 2026

  • Today, I will concentrate on taking one step forward, however small.
  • My life is meaningful and important; I am a valuable contributor to the greater good.
  • I am worthy because I say so. My worth is in my hands.
  • I release the amount of pressure I put on myself.
  • I give myself permission to trust myself, my guidance, and my intuition.

My Musical Life 9-6-26

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September 6th, 2026

#16 Brown Sugar (The Rolling Stones) 👍🏼

Lyrics:
Gold coast slave ship bound for cotton fields
Sold in a market down in New Orleans
Skydog slaver knows he’s doing alright
Hear him whip the women just around midnight🪄
Brown sugar how come you taste so good?
Brown sugar just like a young girl should🪄
Drums beating, cold English blood runs hot
Lady of the house wonderin’ where it’s gonna stop
House boy knows that he’s doing alright
You shoulda heard him just around midnight🪄
Brown sugar how come you taste so good, now?
Brown sugar just like a young girl should, now🪄
Ah, get along, brown sugar how come you taste so good, baby?
Ah, got me feelin’ now, brown sugar just like a black girl should🪄
I bet your mama was a tent show queen
And all her boyfriends were sweet sixteen
I’m no schoolboy but I know what I like
You shoulda heard me just around midnight🪄
Brown sugar how come you taste so good, baby?
Ah, brown sugar just like a young girl should, yeah🪄
I said yeah, yeah, yeah, woo
How come you… how come you taste so good?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, woo
Just like a… just like a black girl should
Yeah, yeah, yeah, woo