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Peaceful Trouble Sunday…
On October 25, 2009 in Peaceful Sunday
The sky could not be a cleaner blue canvas this morning and the day has started out just right. Today is one of those lucky days that is wide open to do just about anything. The weather is perfection and I don’t have any appointments to be at until 5 so I have the rest of the morning and most of the afternoon to enjoy what appears to be a beautiful day.
I have been reading a lot lately and I don’t know about you but it had been forever since I had actually finished an entire book. For some reason in the past few years of my life, I would pick up a book, sometimes two and read parts of it, maybe the first few chapters, sometimes even half of it and then I would lose interest and never finish it. It was definitely a pattern that had developed without my even noticing it. Last week I finished two books and now this week I am on my third which makes me very happy. The more I write about reading, the more I realize that this might just be the right day to go outside and enjoy some reading by the water and soak in some rays. The simple pleasures, right?
Here’s a question for this Sunday morning….what are your most treasured simple pleasures in life?
This morning I share with you a song by Coldplay that I really enjoy called Trouble. There was a great remix of this song I heard a few years back but I couldn’t find it so here is the original to enjoy.
have a wondrous day in which you see things in a new light
much trouble-less love
~adrian
Peaceful Recuerdo Sunday…
On July 26, 2009 in Peaceful Sunday
It seems that every time I turn around a new week is starting. Where does all the time go? I know that is one of the ultimate questions in life but it’s still a darn good question and one that we never seem to get closer to the answer to. Sometimes I can’t even wrap my head around things that seem like they just happened yesterday but they in fact happened years ago and then certain experiences just happened and they feel like they are in one’s memory for years. A strange phenomenon indeed but one that I know I am not alone in feeling because I know others who feel the same exact way.
I am going to try and sneak off some beach time before heading off to evening church sevice. The sun however has been evading coming out in full force so we’ll see how this actually turns out. I will hope for the best however and find the sunshine even if clouds try and stand in the way 
So today, I want to share a song sung here by Ricky Martin and La Mari. I have been listening to this song since it came out and I love the lyrics and I know they are Spanish but it would take too long to translate so I hope you can at least appreciate the melody and the music. I tried to find the original unplugged version but the embed code was disabled so I had to go with this live version which is still performed quite well. Hope you enjoy it.
have a beautiful afternoon and rest of day and find one secret hidden in this day, I promise you it’s there 
much recuerdo love
~adrian
Peaceful Mad About You Sunday…
On July 12, 2009 in Peaceful Sunday
Good day to all………
Music lessons have been taught, sun is fully risen and the day has officially started. Where is my mind and where are my thoughts this morning? I see all that is around me and it feels a little bit like a dream, like I’m living someone else’s reality, as if this weren’t really my life but I woke up in someone else’s shoes this morning. Don’t know if you ever get that feeling but I am feeling that right now. Almost like a stranger in my own world. How did I get here and where am I going next are the questions that I think of and I feel like this apartment’s real owner is going to come in any second and throw me out! I would argue with him or her that this is in fact my apartment and has been for quite sometime but I wouldn’t fully believe it because of the feeling that permeates this day. I can’t say I mind it, it’s different and feels as though I get to live a different existence for a bit. Almost like I’m acting the part of me for today. Could be interesting and I’m up for the game.
With that said, since I am feeling a bit mad this morning, I thought it appropriate to share one of my favorite songs of all time by Sting, Mad About You. I’ve always loved the words and since it talks about being lost on distant planets, I figured it was perfect for today.
hope you not only enjoy the song but that you have an amazingly surprising day and that life decides to hand you something deliciously special today of which you never expected. If that does happen by the way, be sure to tell me all about it, I love to hear a good life story
much mad love
~adrian
p.s. I loved reading everyone’s list from last night’s question about the items in your room. We had over 100 lists between all the sites and it was so much fun to read. Thanks for being kids at heart
Peaceful El Mar Sunday…
On July 05, 2009 in Peaceful Sunday
Good sunny Sunday morning to everyone. I hope you have been having a relaxing and fun weekend so far and that there is still some energy left in your system left for today.
Although my mind is quite distracted and frequently takes flight to distant lands and far away lands, I was able to have what is probably the most traditional 4th of July possible, at least for me. My day started off with a round of golf with my pastor and friend, Leon in the late morning, followed by a bbq at his house which even included a small pick-up game of football. Now bear in mind that not only am I not a fan of football but I have not played much of it in my life but I am always up for a challenge so I happily agreed and had some fun. I scored two touchdowns but was limited in socring more since I was playing in flip-flops in the middle of the street and most of the times was running around barefoot! I then headed out to Long Island to meet up with my mom, my sister and my niece and nephew. I took the kids to the beach with me and tried to be super-fun uncle and we had fun in the water and playing in the sand. I don’t know if they think I’m all that fun in the end, but I had a great time at least since I feel like a kid most of the time anyway Then we took a walk to see the neighborhood fireworks and although I am not all that into fireworks, it was fun and I was happy to be hanging out with my niece and nephew. You get to live through their eyes a little bit and forget about the stickyness that comes with adulthood for a bit.
Today’s music that I am sharing is a song called Alfonsina y El Mar sung by Mercedes Sosa. The story behind the song is very sad but the words and music are beautiful. That is what we try to do with the sad moments in our lives, try to find the beauty hidden inside those moments. Not always easy, that’s for sure but that is the hope at the end of the day. I hope you like it and if you are interested in the lyrics of this song, you can click here.
I’m off to continue the rest of my day and then tonight I am playing a small set at a cafe here in Brooklyn and I will try to film some of it to share with you.
much Sunday love
~adrian
Peaceful One Love Sunday…
On June 21, 2009 in Peaceful Sunday
I am still so sleepy. I actually had a very nice and long rest but for some reason, it’s one of those mornings that you don’t feel completely rested. Had my music students this morning and I am just taking a small break before the rest of the day gets under way.
Today is an odd feeling day since it’s the first Father’s Day since my dad passed away last September. I am trying to focus on the blessings of having had a great father for so many years instead of the sadness but sometimes it gets the best of you. I’ve had so many moments this past week where I just wanted to be able to call home and know that he’s there with my mom enjoying a soccer game or painting some new creation. I am so lucky because besides being my father he was a great friend that I could call with any problem I had. It could be anything from life decisions to girl trouble to telling him that I scored 3 goals in a soccer game. I could tell him anything and although he had trouble taking his own advice, his advice was golden and you could trust it inherently. In these last few years of my life, I have noticed so many of the things he tried to teach me and show me to be so true and I love that he still teaches me about life to this day. So I’m thinknig that I can completely and utterly celebrate this day because I couldn’t have asked for a better father and friend and that is what celebrating this relationship and day in life is all about. I am a lucky man and son, there’s no doubt about that
I pray a beautiful day for everyone and remember that it’s always the right day to tell those around you that you love them and why they’re important to you
much love
~adrian
p.s. My dad loved to listen to reggae and blues while he painted and ‘One Love’ by Bob Marley was one of his favorite songs. Also I posted a pic of me and my dad when we got to meet the Argentine president Kirschner.
Peaceful Baion Sunday…
On June 14, 2009 in Peaceful Sunday
Yesterday was one of those nights that seemed to go on forever and I didn’t mind one bit. I knew I needed to get up early to teach some music lessons and then head off to church but nevertheless I stayed up as long as possible playing music, watching movies, working a little bit & chatting with a great friend of mine that was feeling a bit under the weather.
Although lacking a conseridable amount of sleep, I feel strangely energetic and am looking forward to an eventful cloudy NYC day. This morning I wanted to share with you a song that was featured in Cinema Paradiso. It’s towards the middle of the movie and I searched online to find out if it was on Youtube and sure enough, there it was so I am sharing it with you on this quiet morning. The singer and actress in the scene is the late Italian actress Silvia Mangano. The song starts about 10 seconds into the clip so don’t worry that it’s the wrong video! lol!
have a great morning and I will see you tonight
much Mangano love
~adrian
Peaceful Fragile Sunday…
On June 07, 2009 in Peaceful Sunday
The morning started out extremely early and now I am seem to be running out of time before I head off to church. It’s as sunny as sunny can be here and I am looking forward to enjoying a good day.
I must admit that my day didn’t start off so smoothly as I woke up with a strange feeling deep in my stomach that I couldn’t quite explain which kept me from going to back to sleep but luckily it is fading away so I am hoping it’s nothing serious. Sometimes your body wants to tell you something and usually when I feel like that, there’s something that needs to be taken care of but I haven’t figured out what just yet. Most likely it’s a worry that is floating around in this head of mine so I’ll be sure to take it easy today and make it go away
Today’s song that I want to share is one of my favorite Sting songs, Fragile. It’s a live performance he did back on the Brand New Day tour and I absolutely love it. It’s a wonderful song with beautiful lyrics and the truth of the matter is that for however strong we feel in life, there is still a fragility in the human condition that unites us all, not only in the physical, but more importantly in the emotional. Hope you enjoy it as well as enjoy your morning. I am going to try to make my way to the beach and relax a little.
much fragile love
~adrian
Peaceful Angel Eyes Sunday…
On May 24, 2009 in Peaceful Sunday
Good first Sunday morning back in NYC to everyone!!!! Yes, the day has arrived and I am once again writing to you from the streets of Brooklyn. I will not lie, it does feel a bit strange but not as strange as I thought it would. You know when you’re away from home for a bit and you return, everything tends to seem a bit different and strange at first. That didn’t happen in this case. Maybe it’s just a signal that it was time to come home.
My friend picked me up at the airport yesterday and he asked me what impacted me the most from the trip. Not an easy question to answer but one that I know will continue to develop as time goes by. One thing I can say for sure is that these types of experiences change you in a great way if you let them. I don’t feel I am the same person that left a few months ago. I feel privileged to have been able to see the places I did, share my music with so many new people and gain a new perspective on many things that I thought were only black and white when I left. In essence, it was a great trip and I have no complaints
So, in starting back with tradition, we begin the day with some music. I have been listening to this song for the past few days and it’s a song that I used to love years ago by a guitarist Jeff Healey. Sadly, he passed away not too long ago but he was an icredible player and singer,not mention that he was also blind. I have been a fan of his for years. It’s a very sweet love song with sweet lyrics and I thought it a good way to start this day.
I want to thank each and every person that has been so supportive, sweet and loving to me during the past few months. You don’t know how much that keeps someone sane when they are far away from home for so long. Thank you, a million times thank you
much angel eyes love
~adrian
Peaceful Vivo Per Lei Sunday…
On May 17, 2009 in Peaceful Sunday
Sunday is here once again and it couldn’t be a better Sunday. I had to get up extra early today, 4:30 to phone in a radio interview back in NY. I was afraid that I wasn’t going to get up on time so I never really made it to sleep till after the interview and although I slept very little my day started off very well and I am looking forward to discovering a new part of this island.
Since today is in fact Sunday, I thought I would have one of our classic musical Peaceful Sundays. In the spirit of the whole Italian adventure that I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing, this morning I am sharing an Italian song sung by Andrea Bocelli and Giorgia. I have liked this song for years and have only today looked up a translation of the song and the words are so beautiful. They are quite long so if you want to check them out, click here for the Italian Lyrics or click here for the English translation.
Hope you enjoy it and have a moment to just be in your element with some peace and quiet surrounding.
I am off to see what other mysteries are hidden in this place
much love
~adrian
Peaceful Story of An Artist Sunday…
On April 19, 2009 in Peaceful Sunday
The time is 9:12 am and the mood is quiet. A busy yet wonderful day lays ahead but in the meantime I get to enjoy some quiet time just sitting at the table, sharing some thoughts and soaking in the beautiful view outside the window.
Yesterday’s soccer match was so much fun and we got to see 3 goals in total. The local team won which was good because we got to cheer with everyone and not get into any fights. lol! We had some snacks, screamed some goals and I couldn’t have been happier. I was like a 5 year old watching in amazement. There is something so exciting about seeing a live soccer match and every time I go, I am amazed all over again. Then we left to go have some food, fuel up and as we were headed back home, we stopped by a bowling alley, orginally just to look inside and see if they had some pool tables, but we wound up renting shoes and bowling a quick game. So much fun and the floor was so slippery, we were slippin’ and slidin’ everywhere. It made for some good laughs. A bunch of people were going dancing later in the evening but I needed to catch up on some sleep so I skipped the dancing as much as I would have liked to go.
So today I am sharing a song that not only is new to me but I have also been only recently introduced to the writer of the song, Daniel Johnston. This version is done by M. Ward and is from the soundtrack to Magnolia. I didn’t fully appreciate the music of Dan Johnston until I heard his story and there’s a lot to tell so I won’t go into it here but will say without a doubt that it’s worth hearing. He is a fascinating and complex individual that deserves not only to be heard but given the recognition he has finally received. Here is his original song if you want to hear it.
Hope everyone has a most lovely of Sundays
we are having lunch today with all the people that live in the surrounding houses and one girl has offered to cook for the entire group(yikes) so we want to go get some dessert to bring something to the table to be polite so we are off to get some yummy Italian treats for the lunch but in reality I just want to try some Italian treats! lol!
much tasty love
~adrian
