The Pursuit of Happiness
Seeking an optimistic look at aging.3 total reviews
Comment from Julie Helms
I like your examination of the possible symbolism behind these lyrics. I think you have taken a really positive and healthy spin on them, and as you say, it's a good outlook to have later in life when circumstances can easily get you down.
Probably one would need to speak to whoever wrote these lyrics for America to find what they intended as the meaning. I'm suspicious that it could be a drug reference as the lyrics perfectly mirror Simon and Garfunkel's song about heroin, Bridge over troubled Water:
When you're weary
Feeling small ...
And friends just can't be found ....
Sail on, silver girl, sail on by
Your time has come to shine
All your dreams are on their way
But that didn't stop the song from being the number one wedding song for a generation. That's the great thing about symbols. They have fluidity and flexibility depending on who is receiving them.
Just a few typos:
"This *if* for all the lonely people *thinking'* that life has passed them by.
(is, thinking w/no apostrophe)
and it made an impression ** resonates in my head even now, three *dats* later.'
(Missing word? ...impression that resonates..., days)
Thank you for sharing this uplifting entry. I really enjoyed it!
Julie
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reply by the author on 04-Jan-2025
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I like your examination of the possible symbolism behind these lyrics. I think you have taken a really positive and healthy spin on them, and as you say, it's a good outlook to have later in life when circumstances can easily get you down.
Probably one would need to speak to whoever wrote these lyrics for America to find what they intended as the meaning. I'm suspicious that it could be a drug reference as the lyrics perfectly mirror Simon and Garfunkel's song about heroin, Bridge over troubled Water:
When you're weary
Feeling small ...
And friends just can't be found ....
Sail on, silver girl, sail on by
Your time has come to shine
All your dreams are on their way
But that didn't stop the song from being the number one wedding song for a generation. That's the great thing about symbols. They have fluidity and flexibility depending on who is receiving them.
Just a few typos:
"This *if* for all the lonely people *thinking'* that life has passed them by.
(is, thinking w/no apostrophe)
and it made an impression ** resonates in my head even now, three *dats* later.'
(Missing word? ...impression that resonates..., days)
Thank you for sharing this uplifting entry. I really enjoyed it!
Julie
** This reviewer has pledged to rate in accordance with site guidelines.**
Comment Written 03-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2025
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Julie, I really appreciate your reviews and corrections. Thanks again.
Comment from Michael Ludwinder
I really appreciate how you take a personal approach in your writing. I find your thoughts on the spiritual journey so relatable. It feels like a gentle reminder to embrace each moment - no matter where we are in life. Your writing is thoughtful and deeply moving!
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2025
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I really appreciate how you take a personal approach in your writing. I find your thoughts on the spiritual journey so relatable. It feels like a gentle reminder to embrace each moment - no matter where we are in life. Your writing is thoughtful and deeply moving!
Comment Written 03-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2025
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Thanks for the review.
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
This is an excellent non fiction topic and presentation. My own father passes away in his 100th year and my mom's sister at 104 yo. We don't have expiration dates so we much embrace life while we are alive. Best wishes, Alex
"This if (is) for all the lonely people thinking...
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2025
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This is an excellent non fiction topic and presentation. My own father passes away in his 100th year and my mom's sister at 104 yo. We don't have expiration dates so we much embrace life while we are alive. Best wishes, Alex
"This if (is) for all the lonely people thinking...
Comment Written 03-Jan-2025
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2025
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Thanks for the reciew,
