Miss It, Miss Out

If you do not act upon this advice, well frankly, I cannot be held responsible for the fact that your life will be that bit shabbier for not doing so.

If you do, well I know that you will see what I mean....

For a wonderful, thought-provoking, yet never mind-bending read, I absolutely urge you to read 'The Five people you meet in Heaven'.

Please don't be put off by the title.

It preaches nothing, and it's author, Mitch Albom, acknowledges right from the start, that it is his wishful thinking. It's a story.

But it's more sour at times, than sour. Yet sweeter than sweet in such a well balanced way.

A bit like the traditional chinese fayre!

I digress, as always.

It just has a depth that must surely appeal to us all on some level or another, yet a simplicity that even a young 'un could deal with.

Five scenarios; One of them made me cry.

And I don't mean just well up and shed a quiet tear. Oh no. Blubbing. Let me know if any part of it gets you all snotty and puffy-faced.

My other MIMO (see the above title for those in need of a hand...!), is Ani Difranco.

The girl is a Class 1 musician, a veritable poet and an entrepreneur.

A 'Righteous Babe' indeed!

My brother introduced me to this marvel, and if anyone chooses to give her a go, tell me who she reminds you of...I have 3 good ladies in mind at this time. And yet all the while she is as unique as a unique thing.

I recommend you take in a dose of 'Untouchable Face', '32 Flavours', 'Asking too Much', and most definitely the live versions of 'Fire Door', which is just sublimely mixed in with 'Amazing Grace' , 'Not a Pretty Girl' , and 'Anticipate' .

There are so many other studio recordings that shine out, but that'll do you for starters.

I hope with all my atoms, that at least one person gets it.