All my bags are packed I’m ready to go leaving all my baggage behind Good where I been, good where I’m going to I’m taking it in stride Entering the golden years, I’m not gonna lie Life has good to me or I to it and in the next chapter, I’ll take what I find Good bad or indifferent, through the ups and downs, always be kind First to yourself and then to others, that’s what wins the prize Life is what you make it no matter what it throws you and there are times I really didn’t think I’d make it out alive Today I leap into the now, filled with anticipation celebrating my 16 year old self with 49 years of experience with love and joy in my heart, it’s been quite a ride.
This was a song I loved and sang when I was about 17 and leaving for college. My brother would play the piano and I would sing which is a fond memory. Mind you, I was only going 40 minutes from my house but would be living in the dorms. I was leaving my high school sweetheart who is my husband now.
Today I’m going to visit my best and only friend I stayed in touch with from college at San Jose State Unniversity. So wildly ironic because we are heading to Carmel Valley and Montery, California. As close as we are to the area, we haven’t been in years.
Leaving on a jet plane was written by John Denver who wrote this song because he was traveling so much which was the one thing he didn’t like about touring. He ended up dying in a plane crash.
The anguish of being on the road inspired a 24-year-old Denver to write “Babe, I Hate to Go” (later renamed “Leaving on a Jet Plane“) in 1966 during a layover at Washington airport. … In fact, he took the name “Denver” to honor Colorado — and because the name Deutschendorf was not likely to fit on many marquees.
There never was and there probably never will be a star quite like John Denver, who diedon October 12, 1997 when his experimental amateur aircraft crashed into Monterey Bay on the California coast. …
Peter, Paul and Mary Sang Leaving on a Jet Plane.
Happy Fun Friday to you and have a great weekend! I will miss you over the weekend but going to do my best to stay off of all of my devices. See you Monday and stay blessed, inspired and find joy! ❤️ Cindy
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Happy Fri-Yay Funday and almost Valentines Day from me and Jay (an amazing poet and writer). This organic song originated out of a silly fun. See our post exchange below.
Lyrics to ‘Can’t Live with Them but Can’t Live Without’
Men and woman light years apart can’t live with them but can’t live without
Reflecting each other Neither right or wrong Spring Moon and Stars near yet so far
Can’t live with them But can’t live without Can’t live with them But can’t live without
Raising each other To new heights Made for one another Space bound lovers
Can’t live with them But can’t live without Can’t live with them But can’t live without
We give ourselves away As we move through the night Hiding in the shadow light Come on let’s not fight
Can’t live with them But can’t live without Can’t live with them But can’t live without
No more playing games babe Don’t run away From our intertwined fates We can jam the night away
Can’t live with them But can’t live without Can’t live with them But can’t live without
Through the planet venus and mars For the ultimate high We laugh and love Where we always get by
Can’t live with them But can’t live without Can’t live with them But can’t live without
Whisper sweet nothings And come dance with me Stop this crazy igniting There’s No time for fighting
Can’t live with them But can’t live without Can’t live with them But can’t live without
Rewinding back to a month ago, I posted a poem/song set to the music from “Oh Love” song by Green Day, and Cindy said,
It’s so uplifting and love the stars shinning so bright with the music Jay!!!!!! I think you should sing it and post it!
To that I said,
Well I never thought of that! also I don’t have a very good singing voice. hehe I’m glad you liked it Cindy! Many thanks
Fast forward to exactly a week ago, I posted a rough draft of me singing a poem of mine: ‘Lyrics to Waterfall‘ and in it I mentioned Lillian, a poet-blogger friend, as one of the inspirations behind me recording it because she suggested earlier that she’d love to see ‘Lyrics to Waterfall’ put to song. To that Cindy said,
YAY Jay!!!! I love it!!! I told you it would be awesome for you to sing and it is awesome!!!!
Wait how did Lilian get the credit.. lol!!! Good job! Bravo
Then, I said,
Oh Cindy, you encouraged me too! that’s true! when I’ll record ‘Oh Night’ which I plan to do in near future I’ll surely mention you
Thanks very much!
Then, she said,
Oh I’m teasing you ..lol!
No Need seriously… !!!
I’m just happy you did it!!! ♥️
Then, I said,
Ah well, I do often confuse being teased in real life! Never happened during blogging though haha you’re awesome!
And she said,
Well we will have some fun together like we often do:-)♥️
Around that time, I had a little romantic poem up on my blog, Cindy liked it and said
so beautiful….. that’s what makes the world go round.
There’s men and woman
sometimes light years apart
can’t live with them
but can’t live without.. … and there in lies my valentine rhyme …
And so the fun began, I said,
Thank you Cindy “can’t live with them can’t live without” reminded me of a song by U2, you probably know which one I’m talking about *wink*
And I’m eager to hear your full valentine poem!
Then, she said,
you’re so welcome Jay!!!
Oh I probs do.. but can’t think of it right now.
Well, I just might have to make one… lol. or you could add on and we can go from there..
Then, I said,
How’s this? I am liking it..
There’s men and women
Light Years apart
Can’t live with them
And can’t live without
like the Spring Moon and Stars
So near yet so far
Then, she said,
reflecting each color
neither wrong nor right.
your turn…
Then, I said,
Made for one another
Space bound lovers
Raising each other
Then, she said,
OOOH YOU’RE GOOD!
to new heights through the planets mars for the ultimate high
Then, I said,
THANKS cindy! It’s you who are leading this piece, you’re amazing too!
Then, she said,
lol.. thanks Jay.. just bee boppin along with you is fun stuff.
yeah…LOVE THAT U2 SONG!!! thanks for sending!
And we give ourselves away
yes we give ourselves away
We move throught the night
hiding in shadows and light
Come on baby let’s not fight
Your turn…
Oh and then we’ll sing it together and you’ll play the guitar.
How fun is this?!!!
Then, I said,
Ah I can’t play guitar that well, Cindy! Still in the learning phase.. I play only A and D well.. mostly I play leads of the songs I love.
Lets not play any more games babe
Lets stop running away
From our interwined fates
Your turn..
Then, she said,
and jam the night away in each others arms
no time for fussing and fighting and playing that game
So, that was the story of Cindy and me writing up a Valentine song in the comment section of a post! The process after that was really fun and exciting for me!! I’ll let Cindy continue this tale!
I had a blast with Jay since our post turned song organically transpired which came as a complete surprise for both of us. As writers we all know the deep satisfying experience when we create something out of nothing. This was truly one of my highlights and collaborating with him was so much fun. Thanks Jay for turning an ordinary week into a treasured memory.
Shout Out
A special thanks to my dear friend Rhonda for her help with her lyrical expertise of rhyming (which Jay has by the way) and amazing help with the tune and guitar. I tried to transfer to the Uke but only clashed so we substited with a tambourine and bell. If any of you know what cords we need in Ukelele to work with the song, it would be greatly appreciated.
Rhonda is a brilliant poet, song writer and musician and has won awards for some of her songs. I will be releasing a hit of hers on Vetran’s Day that she wrote in honor of those that serve our country and her son, our family friend, a Navy Seal. We are sooooo grateful!!! 💖
NOTE: If anyone wants to pick us up for a hit single that has a great recording studio, we’re available. 🤣
Pua’s Update:
Our prayers and love is working for Pua and the family thanks us! Pua achieved some major milestones today. She started with some occupational therapy, sitting on her bed and following simple commands. The Occupational Therapist said she is doing more than great at this stage and they’re very optimistic about Pua’s future. She’s improving at a fast rate.
Thank you so much for visting and have a great Friday and wonderful Valentine’s Day! If you’re single this song might make you glad you are! Lol! 🤣 Thank you so much Jay for the silly fun! It truly was a highlight of my week to play with you!!!!
Life without love and laughter makes for loooooog days.
Thanks very much!
