thorns and roses

Did you see the American Idol finale?  Even if you aren't a fan of the show it is always a terrific evening of surprise guests and great performances.  The highlight for me was the Bret Michael's duet with Casey James.  The song has stuck in my head…and the lyrics too.  You know I'm a fan of roses.  And I get it that they come with thorns, just like life.  I'll take both.  I wouldn't give up roses because I don't like getting stuck by the thorns, just like I don't give up on life because sad things happen. 

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This reminds me of a favorite quote – here is a graphic I made for it some time ago.  Complain or rejoice.  I choose rejoice.

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I am behind on my RT journal, but will use this photo in it soon, along with the lyrics.  Some photoshop trickery:

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Thank you for your kinds words of sympathy on the last post.  I am truly touched.  Wishing you a glorious holiday tomorrow – enjoy the day off with your family as we honor Memorial Day. 

Comments

8 responses to “thorns and roses”

  1. Helen Avatar

    Great video, I love country songs. In the Netherlands we don’t see American Idols, so thanks!

  2. wanda miller Avatar

    i did see the finale…and did see this and loved it too! and i’m not always a country western fan…but loved these guys together! these are such GREAT altered shots…just love em’ michele, esp. the red GEE TAR..you rock! xo

  3. Janet Ghio Avatar

    This was a great moment and such an appropriate song, especially for Bret Michaels!

  4. Kari Avatar

    Love it! I love my roses too and will gladly take them with thorns as well…I’ll just wear gloves!! All the best!

  5. forcryeye Avatar

    I have to say, when Brett came out onstage, I had goosebumps! LOVE HIM. That is one of the only songs I can play all the way through on the guitar! 🙂

  6. Seth Avatar

    Love your quote and graphic. Great way to think.

  7. Chris Avatar

    I enjoyed that, too!

  8. inge Avatar

    Hello Michelle,
    I’m sorry to read you lost another family member : she was still quite young…
    You’re right : every rose has it’s thorns…
    Nice video : it’s strange how video’s like these can bring a smile on someone’s face. A man and his guitar, a voice …sometimes you don’t need anything more to put a smile on your face.
    It’s nice to see how you come up with ideas to use such things in your red ruby journal : thanks for sharing the photoshop technique to do something like this 🙂
    greetings from Belgium
    Inge

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