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The Story Behind Paul McCartney’s Song “Let it Be”
I love the story behind Paul McCartney’s song, Let it Be. Once you know the story you’ll think about it every time you hear the words. At least I do.
In honor of the Beatles 50th anniversary, I want to share an interesting fact that I learned a few years ago when I attended a seminar. The speaker’s opening story was about Paul McCartney’s song “Let it Be”.
As I listened to the story, I could immediately recall the words to the song and see how Paul put it together after waking up from his dream.
It was back in 1968 and the Beatles as a group were having a tough time (WHEN I FIND MYSELF IN TIMES OF TROUBLE).
The other three Beatles had met their partners and were living in the country. Paul hadn’t yet met his future wife, Linda, and he didn’t know where his life was heading.
During that time, (IN MY HOUR OF DARKNESS) he had a dream (SHE IS STANDING RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME) about his deceased mother, Mary (MOTHER MARY CAME TO ME). His mother brought him comfort (SPEAKING WORDS OF WISDOM, LET IT BE).
Paul’s mother had died when he was 14 and he said that her appearance in his dream was so comforting to see her again so clearly. As soon as he woke up he went over to the piano and immediately started to write the song.
For a more detailed version of the story, visit Matt and Jojang’s Blog. You can go on and read the rest of this post, but I guarantee you at some point you will be singing the words.
When I find myself in times of trouble
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
And in my hour of darkness
She is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
Let it be, let it be
Let it be, let it be.
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be.
And when the broken hearted people
Living in the world agree,
There will be an answer, let it be.
And though they may be parted there is
Still a chance that they will see
There will be an answer, let it be.
Let it be, let it be,
Let it be, let it be.
Yeah there will be an answer, let it be.
Let it be, let it be,
Let it be, let it be.
Yeah there will be an answer, let it be.
And though the night is cloudy,
There is still a light that shines on me,
Shine until tomorrow, let it be.
O, will I make up to the sound of music
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
Let it be, let it be
Let it be, let it be,
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be.
Let it be, let it be
Let it be, let it be,
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be.
Life
Welcome Back Readers
Welcome back Readers! First off, my heartfelt thanks to those of you that have written, sharing your concern during my absence. I’ve missed you and am glad to be back once again sharing OMG Worthy food, fashion, décor and travel inspiration. I wanted to share not only the reason for my absence but also a wonderful life lesson that I have learned. xo Elaine
Welcome back Readers! First off, my heartfelt thanks to those of you that have written, sharing your concern during my absence. I’ve missed you and am glad to be back once again sharing OMG Worthy food, fashion, décor and travel inspiration.
When my dear uncle took ill, I immediately went to Florida to care for him. Although he never had children, he always treated me and my siblings as his own.
In summary, my uncle’s mild dementia had spiraled into full-blown Alzheimer’s Disease. Once the doctors told me he could no longer live alone, I had to scramble for a plan of action. Caring for a loved one living close by is challenging enough; caring for him 1,000 miles away was out of the question.
I moved my uncle to a lovely memory care facility near me. Taking him away from his home, friends and familiar surroundings was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. Getting him settled and the appropriate medical care took months.
We’ve come a long way on this difficult journey. One thing that I learned along the way should be applied to our everyday living. I read the book Creating Moments of Joy. The gist of it is about giving joy, even if it will soon be forgotten. An Alzheimer’s patient may not remember the moment, but what matters is that they enjoyed it. When I can bring joy to my uncle, the smile on his face is priceless.
How else can we create moments of joy in other people’s lives? Sometimes it is the simplest of things that we can do or say.
As I turn the chapter on this difficult year, I am looking forward to resuming my blog.
Happy holidays and may the new year bring you and your loved ones many moments of joy.
xo
Elaine
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Family Time
Just a quick note to explain my radio silence. I unexpectedly had to go out of town to care for an ill relative. I have had to put my writing on hold for a few weeks. I look forward to returning to continue sharing OMG Worthy food, fashion, decor and travel inspiration. xo Elaine
Just a quick note to explain my radio silence. I unexpectedly had to go out-of-town to care for an ill relative. I have had to put my writing on hold for a few weeks.
I look forward to returning to continue sharing OMG Worthy food, fashion, decor and travel inspiration.
xo
Elaine
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Alternatives to Traditional Christmas Gift Wrap
This post is full of non-traditional Christmas gift wrap inspiration. You can easily turn neutral packaging into a festive gift for the holidays.
This post is full of non-traditional Christmas gift wrap inspiration. You can easily turn neutral packaging into a festive gift for the holidays with these easy ideas.
In fact, if you are short on storage space, just purchase neutral paper that you can accessorize according to the occasion. It can become your signature look.
Non-Traditional Christmas Gift Wrap Ideas
No need to run to the store for some Christmas gift wrap paper. This post will show you how to use what you may already have on hand.
Add a Festive Ornament to Plain Gift Wrap
Plain gift wrap instantly turns festive with an ornament attached to the ribbon.
Pinecones Add a Winter Flair
There is no rule that your Christmas gifts need to be wrapped in red or green. I love this masculine brown paper and stunning bow. The pinecones make it holiday appropriate.
Versatile White Paper
These packages were wrapped in white freezer paper! White is so versatile. Love the faux fruit added to the bows.
DIY Gift Bag for Odd Size Gifts
When you have an odd size gift, you can make a gift bag out of wrapping paper to accomodate the special size. Click on the link for an easy tutorial.
via Designer Trapped in a Lawyer’s Body
Brown Craft Boxes
Craft boxes are great for gifts anytime of the year. The bow and gift tags can make them holiday appropriate.
Non-Traditional Colors
Pink is a nice substitute for red paper. I love the pink and green color combo.
Brown Bags Turned Into Gift Bags
Don’t throw out those brown bags! A simple hole punch and pretty ribbon is all you need to create this attractive gift bag.
Fresh herbs add a pop of color to these brown lunch bags turned gift bags. You can also use cut evergreens.
via Source Unknown
Brown Craft Paper
Brown craft paper would be boring on its own but not when you pair it with these glitter-dipped gift tags. They are so easy to make as you will see in the tutorial found on the link.
For more gift wrap inspiration, visit these posts.
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