Tag: Music
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The Insights on Aging You Discover at a Billy Joel Concert
Get Pregnant Fast Attending a concert at Fenway Park last summer, I envisioned an evening filled with pure joy. After dreaming for decades about witnessing Billy Joel perform live, this was a bucket-list moment I had long awaited, especially following my successful battle with breast cancer in 2014. I was determined to see Billy in…
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When Kids Adore Pop Music, But It’s Often Inappropriately Wild
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, it’s hard not to cringe at the lyrics of today’s pop songs. With themes revolving around twerking, partying, and a cavalcade of sexual innuendos, mainstream radio seems to be a minefield of misogyny and substance abuse. I know I might sound like a stuck-up parent, but as the mother…
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You at 20 vs. You at 40
Get Pregnant Fast At 20, life feels like an adventure waiting to unfold. You’re full of dreams and spontaneity, yet somehow, as you step into adulthood, the reality of finding a steady job seems to elude you. So, you opt for a radical change—maybe dye your hair a bold shade of purple, indulge in a…
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A Must-See: 12-Year-Old’s Stunning America’s Got Talent Performance
Get Pregnant Fast Imagine witnessing a young Adele, nervously stepping on stage to perform in front of a panel of judges. Or perhaps envision a teenage Lady Gaga, showcasing her talent for the very first time. That’s exactly what audiences experienced when they watched 12-year-old Mia Thompson perform on America’s Got Talent last night. Many…
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10 Formerly Badass Songs You Hear While Shopping for Organic Food
Get Pregnant Fast Picture this: You’re meandering through the aisles of an upscale grocery store, your reusable tote in hand, when suddenly a familiar tune fills the air. You glance over and spot a dad in a peacoat, meticulously grinding his coffee beans, both of you caught in the nostalgic embrace of a song that…
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The Kelly Clarkson Performance That Brought Tears to the American Idol Judges
Get Pregnant Fast Last night, Kelly Clarkson made a powerful return to American Idol as a guest judge, marking the live premiere of the show’s final season. Pregnant and radiant, Clarkson delivered an emotional rendition of her song “Piece by Piece,” which reflects the pain of having an absentee parent. Trust us, you might want…
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Why I’m Not Apologizing for My Musical Choices
Get Pregnant Fast As I reflect on my evolving taste in music, I can’t help but chuckle at the younger version of myself—the one who would have cringed at the thought of belting out Top 40 hits while shuttling my kids to activities. Back in the day, I adorned myself in black velvet chokers and…