“If I Could Choose My Family”

“Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.” (Holy Bible: King James Version: Matthew 7:1,2 – In layman’s terms, it basically means: in order to avoid being judged ourselves, we are to avoid judging the works, deeds or appearances of others; and that whatever thing we judge others by, by the same will we be judged, and using the same measuring stick.) The preceding passage of scripture has…

The Magic of “Hello”

The first time I heard Adele’s, “Hello” from her recently released album, “25”, it wasn’t her singing it.  A close friend and fellow music fan sent me a YouTube link of one of my favorite R&B artists (Joe Thomas) covering it.  I thought, “Wow… this is really good!  Another solid delivery by Joe!”  But then I realized that I had not heard the original yet, so I watched the music video and oh my; I was simply blown away! As good as Joe Thomas’ rendition was, as good as were…