Portuguese, an interesting language. Back in the colonial days, Brazil was the largest of the Portuguese colonies, but those amazing seafarers went far and wide exploring the world, setting up colonies in China, Africa, South America, minor stopovers in and around India and the Philippines including one of my homes away from home- Hawaii. Back in the late 50's through the 60's the term Bossa or Bossa Nova relating to music had its roots in Samba. Soft, sexy, Caribbean, and definitely jazzy influences combined with folk, pop, and many a cover version was recorded "Bossa" style. I have of course featured Here Comes the Sun before, the George Harrison classic is probably my favorite upbeat Beatles song. I hope you enjoy the Bossa version.
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I chose the title of this blog to go with a Beatles song from 1969. The title made sense in October of 2009 because fighting cancer might be a drawn out challenge. I take inspiration where I can, and hope to motivate with my musings about music, my status and anything else related to life. Anyone can post comments; no sign in or account is needed, just click on the comments section towards the bottom of the post and write me a note. A splendid time is guaranteed for all. Live Happy- Greg
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Thursday, December 29, 2011
Here Comes The Sun (Bossa Nova)
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Hi Greg, I hope this round of treatment continues to slow/shrink the tumor growth. Always thinking of you and your family and praying 2012 will be a good year for you all.
~Chris
Greg:
That is wonderful news. Let's hope and pray the medicine continues down this path of healing. Wishing you, Yvonne and your whole family only the very best in 2012. First and foremost praying for great health, anything after that is "gravy"!
Mary-Beth, Mark and Ian McMurray
MOAD makes me think of "The Mod Squad". Not sure why but we'll go with it ... here's hoping the Mod Squad beats those tumors to a pulp!
January 9th will be a good day for you ... it is right in between Mary-Beth's and my birthday - she is older than me :).
Continued Prayers,
get better or I'll kick ya butt :-)
Hello Greg..This is Great news to ring in the New Years with...Happy New Years to you and the family.
ecc mj
Great news!
amen
Happy to know the treatment is working and you are on the mend!! Best wishes to you and your family for a good 2012!!! I agree with Mary-Beth, first we will all pray for great health, then we will pray for "gravy" and "icing on the cake"!! Live Happy and Strong!!
Greg, glad to hear they are shrinking. Keep us up to date. When do you see Alan and Mary ? Love Dad and Alice
Greg, glad to hear they are shrinking. Keep us up to date. When do you see Alan and Mary ? Love Dad and Alice
Great news Greg!
Dad, we had dinner with Alan, Mary, Alicia and Sean- visited with Cathy and Les a lot too. Call us when you can.
I am so glad to hear the good news, Greg. Good way to ring in the new year. Are you interested in another lunch sometime in January? Let me know and I will try to schedule it with the others.
YES!!
Very nice news 5-0 (E)
Don't party too hard Saturday.
Time to ring in the new year with something that tastes good for sure! Maybe a fine 2011 Martinelli Apple/Raspberry vintage?
:-) Jameson 12 year old, Bailey's coffee mix optional
I mentioned that an exterior lymphoma lesion fell off, the interior lumps are continuing to shrink too. I can't wait for a new Pet Scan to learn more. Sparkling apple for me because I am supposed to be a non-drinker (for now.) Hank, a good single malt, baileys, etc sounds much better!
Understood that when I wrote it, just teasing.
It's 2012! Enough said for now.
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