Category: Family

You’re the Best Deal of My Life

How do I love you? Let me say,
Through every find, through every day.
From flea markets to Sunday drives,
With you, my love, my heart still thrives.

I loved you when the world seemed wide,
Through trailer hauls and deals to find.
Through laughter loud and moments small,
You've been my greatest prize of all.

I will love you still through every year,
Through every joy, through every tear.
Side by side, through thick and thin,
I'd choose you over and over again.

I loved you in our younger days,
Through all the dreams, through all the maze.
From "Look what I found!" to "Just one more,"
You made my life worth searching for.

I loved you in the quiet nights,
The stories shared, the wrongs made right.
Through winding roads and steps we've climbed,
My love grows stronger every time.

I will love you still through every year,
Through every joy, through every tear.
Side by side, through thick and thin,
I'd choose you over and over again.

We’ve built a life, a love so true,
Through ups and downs, we made it through.
With every joke, with every sigh,
You're still the twinkle in my eye.

No map, no plan, just you and me,
A love as wild as it can be.
Through every sale and every find,
You're still the best deal of my life.

I will love you still through every year,
Through every joy, through every tear.
Side by side, through thick and thin,
I'd choose you over and over again.

Through every storm, through every mile,
Your hand in mine makes it all worthwhile.
After all these years, through thick and thin,
I'm still right here, just like I've always been

We were live and you can still watch it

Last night, March 15th, we were live on a podcast to talk with Echo from Georgia. I keep wanting to say Alabama for some reason, but it is in about the same location. Close to the Florida state line.

It lasted for almost 2 hours, and I think it was very productive. We talked about our relationship and my music. All of my songs have a story behind them in one way or another. I played the music on my television behind us. She couldn’t get the song to play in the live stream through the website we were using called Restream.

I have a lot of work to do. I am working a full-time job. I am also keeping up with this blog and both of my Youtube channels. I really love working with Suno to create music and I love to write so there you go, viola, instant music.

If I had a dream right now, it would be to meet someone famous in the music world. Who would want one of my songs, or maybe even more of them, to play and sing. And then, it would go viral on the radio. Maybe that dream is too big for me right now but who knows. It could happen, right?

If you have watched, I would really appreciate any and all feedback. Thank you so much and I’ll be back with more content soon.

The Time Machine

The Time Machine Lyrics ~ written by Lisa Sanders, created using Suno ai

Tick, tock, gears in motion,

Hidden key, secret notion.

Antique sale, they didn’t see,

What this dusty box could really be.

Wrapped my arms around my father tight,

Wish I’d told him more before he said goodnight.

All the time I wasted, words left unsaid,

Going back in time, thinking about that woodshed.

Tick, tock, turn the dial,

Found a time machine buried in the pile.

They didn’t know what they had in their hands,

But I dusted it off, now I’m making my stand.

One hidden key set the whole thing in motion,

I’m racing through time with a heart full of devotion.

Henry hauled the wrecks, knew the roads by name,

Tried to teach me, but I played a different game.

Wish I’d learned how to drive that bulldozer,

Going back in time so I’m not somebody’s gopher.

Tick, tock, turn the dial,

Found a time machine buried in the pile.

They didn’t know what they had in their hands,

But I dusted it off, now I’m making my stand.

One hidden key set the whole thing in motion,

I’m racing through time with a heart full of devotion.

If I could have found you sooner on this winding road,

We’d have more years before the clocks got old.

Every laugh, every kiss, every dream in your eyes,

I’d give you forever if time could rewind.

Tick, tock, turn the dial,

Found a time machine buried in the pile.

They didn’t know what they had in their hands,

But I dusted it off, now I’m making my stand.

One hidden key set the whole thing in motion,

I’m racing through time with a heart full of devotion.

Tick, tock, gears slow down,

My Future’s waiting, and I’m homebound.

No more running, no disguise,

The past is gone, but love never dies.

Love will never die.

So here is the meaning behind the song.

Verse 1 is about the bond between a father and a son. Namely, between my husband, Eugene, and his father. His father passed away back in 1997. There was a lot of unspoken words between them. Lets just say – their relationship was not good. His father did a lot of things that he did not agree with and we will leave it at that because that is not my story to tell.

Verse 2 was about Henry. Henry was a father figure to Eugene when he was a teenager. Henry took him under his wing and treated him like his son. He had a very good relationship with Henry but, being a teenage boy, he had other things on his mind. He did not take advantage of opportunities that presented itself.

Verse 3 is about the relationship he has with me. We have been married going on 32 years. We only got together after both of us divorced. My story, I can tell and you will probably hear more about it as time goes on. Eugene doesn’t mind if I tell the story he had with his ex wife – that is free game.

So, although he hasn’t found that time machine in an antique estate sale yet. It is something that could possible happen. You know how you open a box full of memories. There will be old pictures possible love letters or postcards? Well, this is kind of like that. The key is about love. Love opens a box of memories. I put that idea with three things that happened in the past. I hope that you can relate to this song in some way, shape or form.

With that being said ~ Suck it up, Buttercup!

Dream Interpretation about my dog

On ChatGPT, you can ask it to interpret a dream. Last night I had a dream about one of our four dogs. I have been thinking a lot about our little weenie dog we lost years ago. He had been hit by a vehicle, and we had to put him down. But I am confused about what this dream added, so I decided to ask ChatGPT to find out what the symbols meant.

Here is the dream: Our dog Buddy went missing. We were looking everywhere. We went to my husband’s parents house. They didn’t know where he was either, but I was snooping around and after opening a closet door, and there he was. His father had put him in the closet. This made me think about another dog we had that died and was killed by a vehicle on the road. This made me think that his father had also put that dog in the closet, and we just didn’t know it. What do you think this means?

What an emotionally rich and vivid dream, Lisa! Here’s a possible interpretation:

Buddy Going Missing

  • Buddy’s disappearance could symbolize feelings of loss, concern, or fear of losing something (or someone) precious in your life. Dogs often represent loyalty, companionship, and unconditional love. This might connect to your deep bond with Buddy or your general fear of losing loved ones.

Finding Buddy in the Closet

  • The closet represents something hidden or suppressed—possibly unresolved feelings or secrets. Discovering Buddy there, placed by your father-in-law, could point to underlying concerns or mistrust, either related to him or symbolic of authority figures in your life.
  • It might also reflect a subconscious need to explore hidden parts of your life or relationships to resolve past fears or doubts.

Connection to the Past Dog

  • The memory of the dog that died suggests lingering grief or unresolved feelings about that loss. This might resurface in moments of worry about your current dogs. Your dream could be a way of processing fears of history repeating itself or unresolved questions about the past.

Your Father-in-Law’s Role

  • Your father-in-law placing Buddy in the closet could symbolize attributing responsibility or blame for situations that feel out of your control. It might also reflect deeper concerns about trust or dynamics in family relationships.

Overall Meaning:
The dream seems to blend your love for Buddy, your grief for a past loss, and perhaps unresolved feelings about family or control over situations. It could be inviting you to reflect on hidden emotions, past experiences, and how they affect your present.

What do you think? Did any of this resonate?

So that would be a good AI response that really got me thinking differently about what the dream meant. I have lots of dreams and this is just one of many.

Dad has already passed away and Mom was still taking care of my brother.

What were your parents doing at your age?

Dad passed in 1987 when I had just graduated highschool and he left my mom to raise my then 12 year old brother.

I don’t know how she did it on her own only living off of social security and food stamps.

But Mom has now passed away back in 2014. So my mom at my age now was being financially supported by my brother.

Celebrate National Marriage Week in Arkansas

The House of Representatives acknowledge the institution of marriage as a healthy and stabilizing force for good in society and recognize February 7–14, 2025, as National Marriage Week.

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=HR1006&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R

As you know, this website is titled Married in Arkansas. I want to share information about being married as much as I can. Our regular session for 2025 is in session. I found a bill that was introduced, red and adopted, and is a do pass. The bill number is HR1006, and it is to recognize February 7th to the 14th as National Marriage Week. So hooray! We get a whole week to celebrate marriage.

It states that marriage is the foundational relationship for all of society. Good marriages are the bedrock of strong societies and strong families.

Based on academic research, married people tend to have healthier lifestyles and longer life expectancy. They also have more wealth and economic assets. Healthy marriages decrease crime, domestic violence, abuse, poverty, juvenile delinquency, and suicide risk. The research suggests that children raised by both parents have better educational outcomes. They are more likely to obtain college degrees. These children do better academically and emotionally.