MandarisThe reason he’s not going to the superbowl is because he can’t go that long without shitting his pants.
And you know who I’m talking about without mentioning his name.
Crucial Track for January 11, 2026
"Walking On Broken Glass" by Annie Lennox
What song makes you want to forgive someone?
I remember someone saying that you forgive someone for yourself. You allow yourself to let go of the hurt and pain that person has caused you.
This is the song that came to mind.
Crucial Track for February 1, 2026
"Pony" by Ginuwine
What was the first album you ever bought? Pick your favorite song off that album.
I remember this album distinctly! This was the first album I ever bought AND the first album that was ever stolen from me!
I let someone borrow it and they NEVER RETURNED IT!!
The song is still a major hit. I didn't know what it was about when I first heard it and part of me will never admit what it is about until this day.
Crucial Track for January 31, 2026
"Gotta Get Thru This (D'n'D Radio Edit)" by Daniel Bedingfield
Share a song that got you through a difficult time.
I think a lot of my favorite or most memorable songs are upbeat.
Thank you for prompting me to think about this song.
Crucial Track for January 30, 2026
"Spring Love" by Stevie B
What song reminds you of your first love?
I feel thatches song echo the loss of any love. I was listening to it on a loop a lot in the beginning of December. Not because of someone in particular but because of the thought of losing love in general.
Forgiving Feb
If you are like me, starting a new habit is hard to do. I can’t count all the times that I’ve made a resolution or set out a theme that didn’t come to fruition. This year, I set out to have a theme where I was going to be “boring”. Keep things routine. Let the “excitement” of the world wash over me and keep my mind steady.
Mixed results.
Change is hard.
Life gets in the way.
But, I want you to know.
That it’s ok.
I’ve decided that I’m going to call next month “Forgiving February”.
I’m going to forgive myself for not being perfect in this pursuit. If you are also feeling the same way. I invite you to look at it the same way.
Feel free to email me if you want to have an accountability partner for the next month.
Crucial Track for January 29, 2026
"Witchoo" by Durand Jones & The Indications & Aaron Frazer
What is your favorite song from last year?
I heard this song in a Tiki bar and seemed to just pop up more and more. What I like about it is that it's got a playful groove and a certain swagger that doesn't come off as bragging. I listened to the rest of the album but it seems like this is a singular hit.
Crucial Track for January 12, 2026
"Satellite" by Dave Matthews Band
What's a song you'd want to hear while stargazing?
This is also a great song to waltz to. It's been a while since I listen to this but I remember it as being very soothing.
Crucial Track for January 13, 2026
"This Is Me" by Keala Settle & The Greatest Showman Ensemble
Share a song that captures the feeling of being proud.
I generally liked all the songs from the movie. I feel that this one really stood out and I hear it being used in different shows. It was in regular rotation at home.
Crucial Track for December 17, 2025
"I'm Coming Home" by The Spinners
Share a song that feels like coming home after a long trip.
I feel that sometimes it's not the distance what happens when you leave the home that makes a trip long. I'm really happy that I found this song today.