MandarisDear Future Me,
Sorry. Here are the notes you need to do that important project.
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Crucial Track for February 22, 2026
"Beautiful (You Are)" by IMx
What’s your favorite deep cut from an album?
It's hard to beat the influence of the music that you listened to in high school and in your 20s. I thought this group was going to be the NEXT BIG THING.
This one goes out to all the love birds out there!
Do I care as much as Greg?
Part of me wonders if I had wasted some of my time and energy being passionate about things that ultimately doesn't matter as much. Greg was talking about some of the tech that he uses and it got me thinking about what I use as well.
Part of me misses the enthusiasm. There was something genuinely fun about getting excited over a new app, tinkering with a workflow, spending a Sunday afternoon setting up a system that would last three weeks before I tore it down and started again.
I remember having a discussion about how some people like android over iOS, and a coworker that I trusted stated that it’s tribal. Maybe the feeling of belonging is missing.
Crucial Track for February 21, 2026
"What's Up?" by 4 Non Blondes
What song makes you feel like you're in a different country?
Seriously.
I was briefly thinking about using something from Rage Against the Machine, but this is the song that called to me.
Crucial Track for February 20, 2026
"More Bounce to the Ounce" by Zapp & Roger
Share a song you feel was ahead of its time.
This song predates all the autotune that you hear nowadays. But honestly, I didn't know what was being said at the time until someone told me what the title of the song was.
Crucial Track for February 19, 2026
"Move Your Feet" by Junior Senior
What’s the last song you discovered and loved instantly?
I've already mentioned a couple during other prompts, but this one needs a moment to shine. This song was originally on the groups demo track and was strong enough that they got a record deal. I know they have at least two albums but I only remember this song.
There's a really good remake of it in the first Trolls movie that I prefer a little more because they add other songs in the mix.
Crucial Track for February 18, 2026
"Candy Rain" by Soul for Real
What’s a lyric that resonates deeply with you and why?
The song starts off incredibly strong and I find myself singing it every once in a while.
My love, do you ever dream of Candy-coated raindrops? You're the same, my candy rain
My family tends to tease me about the fact that it's a love song that heavily features a 15 year old boy. Hey! We should be so lucky as to find love!
Crucial Track for February 17, 2026
"It's the Hard-Knock Life" by Andrea McArdle & The Orphans from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack of "Annie"
If your life were a movie, what would its theme song be?
Based on current events.
Part of me knows I should be grateful that it's not worse. It's just hard to have so many obstacles in life.
Crucial Track for February 16, 2026
"My Little Pony Theme Song (Extended Version)" by Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Rarity, Applejack & My Little Pony
A song from a genre you didn’t think you’d like—what changed?
I didn't think that I would like the music that my children listened to when they were small. Now, I like to sprinkle the soundtrack in a playlist when I know that the girls are going to be listening.
I was in a car collision. The whole family is banged up and it just sucks all around.
I’m just thankful to be alive.
