Review of The Story Behind The Lyrics "Elvis Saved My Life"

 

A Lifetime of Writing Lyrics & Poems

I've been writing lyrics since 1968 — yes, since I was eight years old — and poetry has also always been a part of my life. Over the years, most of my writing has been inspired by real life: events in the world, moments with my family, feelings, hope, humor, and inspiration. 

I love capturing what's happening around me, exploring emotions, and sharing perspectives that feel universal.

But every so often, I like to challenge myself. That's how Elvis Saved My Life came to be — an entirely fictional story told through lyrics.

"Elvis Saved My Life" Was My Creative Challenge

Written in the late 1990s or early 2000s (I forget the exact date), this song started as my own personal challenge: Could I tell a complete narrative using three iconic Elvis Presley songs as milestones in a couple's life?

The songs I chose — Jailhouse Rock, Love Me Tender, and In the Ghetto — weren't just randomly picked. Each one marks a pivotal moment in the couple's journey, capturing emotions, growth, and perspective in a lyrical timeline. 

The idea was to let these songs narrate life's key moments and, metaphorically, show how Elvis "saved" their lives.

The Journey Through Song

Each song in the story plays a unique role:

• Jailhouse Rock: Represents youthful innocence and the playful, awkward beginnings of love. It's a moment of humor and formative experience — that first awakening to relationships and desire.

• Love Me Tender: Captures the deepening of love and commitment. It marks a turning point where affection grows into something lasting, tender, and life-changing.

• In the Ghetto: Reflects perspective, gratitude, and understanding of life's bigger picture. It's a moment of recognition—seeing life's joys and trials and feeling thankful for what's been built.

Together, these songs become markers along a timeline, telling a story of love, growth, and the simple beauty of shared experiences.

Why This Song Matters to Me

Usually, my lyrics come from personal experience or observation, but this project was different. It pushed me to imagine a life, create characters, and weave together a story purely through words and lyrics. 

It was a mental and emotional exercise—translating life into moments marked by song and finding meaning in the narrative of a couple's journey.

It reminded me that lyrics can be more than just words. They can be memory, reflection, and even a kind of salvation. That's the essence of this story: how life, love, and carefully chosen words can intersect to create something unforgettable.

A Personal Reflection

Looking back, Elvis Saved My Life isn't just a creative experiment — it's a celebration of storytelling through lyrics. It's about the moments that shape us, the songs that become the soundtrack of our lives, and the unexpected ways life nudges us toward growth, connection, and joy.

It's fun, it's heartfelt, and for me, it's a reminder that sometimes, fiction can tell truths as powerfully as reality ever could.

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Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

 If there is one dish that is always a crowd pleaser with kids and adults alike, it has to be Mac and Cheese. And thanks to the Instant Pot, this classic comfort food is fast and easy to make. Did I mention creamy and delicious?

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese - Reviewed

From start to finish, Instant Pot Mac and Cheese takes about 15 minutes. Everyone in our family just loves how delicious, rich, and creamy this dish is.

Ingredients:

For the Pasta:

• 1 lb. elbow macaroni
• 4 cups water (or use half water, half chicken broth for extra flavor).
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons butter

For the Cheese Sauce:

• 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream (we use the heavy cream)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Directions:

1. Add the pasta, water, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and butter into the Instant Pot.
2. Set to manual or pressure cook for 4 minutes. When done, quick release the pressure.
3. Open the lid and stir the pasta; do not drain any remaining liquid.
4. Set the Instant Pot to Saute' (Low)
5. Slowly stir in the milk and cheeses, then continue stirring until everything melts into a smooth, velvety sauce.
6. If it's too thick, add a little more milk, and if it's too thin, stir a little longer.

This is a must-try recipe resulting in maximum flavor with minimal effort. It's perfect for busy weeknights or anyone craving comfort food. Try this Instant Pot Mac and cheese, and you may never go back to stovetop or boxed mac and cheese again.

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Review of Rescuing Lord Inglewood by Sally Britton

I can always rely on author, Sally Britton, to deliver a unique and entertaining Regency Romance.  

I recently started the series, "Inglewood" and was immediately drawn in by the first book, "Rescuing Lord Inglewood".  It didn't take me very long to read the book from cover to cover simply because I could not put it down.

This book is categorized as a Christian fiction on Amazon, but in fact, it is simply clean and wholesome.  I don't remember any reference in the book to Christianity, but I can easily recommend it to anyone who prefers non-salacious romantic content regardless of religious beliefs. 

You may already know that a "Regency romance" is set during the early 1800's British Regency time period and society.  It offers readers a look back in history and societal expectations.  It often makes a reader grateful that they did not live during that time period even though we admire the higher standards.

 

Synopsis of the Book, "Rescuing Lord Inglewood"

 Rescuing Lord Inglewood: A Regency RomanceCheck PriceWhile out for a leisurely walk, Esther Fox sees that a tragedy is about to unfold before her eyes.  Without even thinking about any consequences to herself, she runs straight into danger to knock a man out of the way of a falling statute.  Unfortunately, she is the one hurt and knocked unconscious. 

Lord Inglewood, Earl of Inglewood, has no idea what has just hit him and why.  All he knows is that a beautiful woman is laying on top of him on the sidewalk in front of everyone.  He is immediately concerned when he sees her head is bleeding, especially once he learns that her injury is due to her rescuing him from sure death.     

This most unusual encounter puts both of them in the center of gossip and even has wagers being written in the book of the exclusive London gentleman's club, Whites.  Fortunately for both of them, they have known each other all of their lives.  That makes the situation a little bit more tolerable, but not easily laid to rest.

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Their next course of action may seem obvious to Regency romance readers, but the story is truly entertaining!  But, prepare yourself, there are some parts that are extremely sad.  After all, even in a Regency romance, life is not all sunshine and roses.

 

 

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• Silver Dollar Duke: Hearts of Arizona Series - Book 1 Reviewed
• The Social Tutor Book Review
• The Earl and His Lady (Book 4 in Branches of Love Series) Book Review

 

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Merry Christmas from the Review This Team

 

Merry Christmas from the members of the Review This team.  We thank you for your support and wish you and your family a happy and joyous Christmas season.

One of my favorite holiday activities is to take photos of all the beautiful decorations.  Here are some of my favorites from this year.

Main Street St. Charles Photo Walk

One of my favorite things to do each holiday season is to go to Main Street in an area close to me.  This town, St. Charles, goes all out in decorating for the holidays.  Here are some photos I took last week.

Holiday Lights- Bokeh

I love using a bokeh effect in holiday photos.  A bokeh effect gives the background a warm soft glow and turns lights into soft balls of color.  You can achieve this by focusing on a nearby subject using a wide aperture and having Christmas lights in the background. The first photo in this post uses bokeh.  Here are a few other photos using that technique.

Here are two using the bokeh effect that I created using AI.  I enjoy playing with AI to create different effects.  The biggest challenge here is describing what you want the photo to look like.

Merry Christmas

and a

Happy New Year

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T'was the Night Before Christmas ~ From the Heart

 Well it seems like months that we all have been planning and preparing for that BIG Holiday!  We have been filled with turkey, visited family enjoyed our freedoms and so much more.  Now the DAY is just about here.  It is Christmas Eve and ready or not that holiday that fills all of us with some great memories is upon us again.

For many of us there will be rituals that have been happening in our families for years.  Depending on your own heritage, these rituals will be different in small ways, but the major part of the holiday is the same.  We are all celebrating the Birth of Christ!  Whether you are a "believer" or not,  He is the reason for the Season!

All the preparations for this Christmas hopefully have been completed.  The baking of special cookies, cakes and pastries.  The turkey dinner with all of the fixings is being prepared.  The invitations to family and friends have been delivered and the children are full of eager anticipation for the morning to come.

Tonight will be the night where many mom's and dad's will be taking out the Big Book and reading the story that many children will remember for years to come!  Of course it's T'WAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHIRSTMAS!

Children around the world all know who this is!  Santa Claus!  While we are all getting ready for sleep tonight, the dreams of the little ones will be filled with what presents will be under the tree.  Hopefully the one wish that they most wanted will be there just for them!

This is the magic of Christmas and I'm sure that it doesn't matter how old we are, we can all remember those feelings of anticipation and excitement.  The one day that parent's will never have to force their children out of their beds, is Christmas!  They will be up at the crack of dawn!  While you might just wish for an hour or so more in bed!  After all you have just crawled in there after making sure all the presents and goodies of Christmas are all in full view!  Oh well, Christmas day is a great day for a nap!

There is something special about this day for everyone, however humble or extravagant, there is a sense of peace and goodwill that will permeate every home.  The love of family and friends, the giving and receiving of gifts and the belief that we can make a difference in each other's lives by our outpouring of love!

May your Christmas Eve be an evening of love, caring, anticipation and excitement.  May you rest well and find yourself smiling from ear to ear as morning breaks and Christmas is Here!

May your Christmas be blessed with Peace, Joy and Love!

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Reviewing Protein Jelly or Protein Jello

 Before we review Protein Jelly we need to get our definitions sorted, as I refer to the picture below as jelly, but I know many of my friends refer to it as jello!

Whether you call it jelly or jello, there is a delicious recipe sometimes called protein jelly/jello, occasionally called 2 ingredient panna cotta and sometimes referred to as Jelly Whip/Jello Whip.

This is a low-calorie, high-protein snack/dessert that is really delicious and very reminiscent in flavour to what my late grandmother made, which she just called a quick mousse.

How to Make Protein Jelly

This recipe couldn't be easier. You need just three ingredients - boiling water, jelly crystals and Greek yogurt.

1. Take one cup of boiling water and pour it into a jug
2. Add one cup of Greek yogurt into the same jug
3. Pour in one box of jelly crystals (85g)
4. Use a whisk to beat all the ingredients together.
5. Pour into your container (I use several small containers to make individual servings) and pop in the fridge to set. I leave mine in there overnight.

How To Find The Hallmark Channel Live Review

Some days you long for the old school way of watching television with one cable provider and the old school clicker to flip through channels and find your favorite programming. Streaming and cutting the cable has changed the scenario and your favorite channel or programs can be a bit more difficult to find and find for a price of course!

As a Hallmark fan the search is on to find the Hallmark channel especially during the holiday season. Finding Hallmark live is no longer a given either! A few options exist: Live Hallmark with on demand library, on demand library

Streaming Hallmark With Live 

• Live Hallmark
• Hulu With Live TV
• Frndly TV
• Philo 
• Fubo TV
• Sling

On Demand Hallmark

Hallmark Plus offers the entire suite of Hallmark; Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Mystery, Hallmark Family plus rewards program at Hallmark stores.

New series and movies will be available on demand one day after air. Hallmark Plus is offered with an annual or monthly membership. Details here >> membership. A free trial is also available.

Roku and Amazon Prime have movies in their libraries. The selection is not large and subscription fees apply.

Free Hallmark

A few free movies are offered for free on Freevee, Tubi.

The Cost

Costs differ per service and options change quickly. However what is consistent are the top tier subscriptions of streaming services are necessary if you'd like to view Hallmark live. The on demand libraries tend to be less expensive, but do require a subscription.

Monitor Hallmark.com as subscription specials are frequently offered. Currently I see a $3 for 3 months of Hallmark plus which is a tempting trial!

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Ghost in the Passenger Seat – Story Behind the Lyrics Review

A few weeks back, I wrote an emotional article about something I didn't expect to stumble into at all—Carl Jung. More specifically, his concept of individuation. 

What began as casual curiosity turned into a surprising journey of anger, tears, and reflection. That article, written on December 7th, explored how accidentally "tripping into" Jung's work cracked open feelings I didn't know were still waiting to be acknowledged.

Since writing that article, something shifted. 

The intensity of those emotions softened—not because they disappeared, but because I moved forward with them rather than resisting them. 

That forward movement led me to write several lyric videos, each touching on personal growth and inner awareness. The one I'm sharing today, Ghost in the Passenger Seat, comes from that next step forward.

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Behind My Lyrics  To "Ghost In The Passenger Seat"

I wrote these lyrics on December 19th, 2025, and I wasn't planning on writing them at all. 

I've been writing since 8 years old (1968), and most of the time words just fall into my head, fully formed, and I have to get them out. 

The process takes hours—writing the lyrics, creating the artwork, and putting together the lyric video. Currently, I'm doing it all myself. So it's a huge production for me; however, it's rewarding.

Once I start, I feel a strong need to finish the project entirely, sometimes writing and working for eight to ten hours straight. Thank goodness for my Cubii—my under-desk exercise machine—so I can keep moving while writing. 

Even so, I'm often emotionally spent the next day because projects like this pull a lot out of me. But the fun of creating and the need to deliver the message always overrides the drain.

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Exploring the Shadow Self

This song explores another well-known Jungian concept: the shadow self. The parts of us shaped by past pain, fear, shame, or survival—the parts we'd rather ignore, bury, or pretend don't exist. 

Jung believed we don't heal by rejecting these parts, but by acknowledging and integrating them. The shadow doesn't go away just because we refuse to look at it. It comes along for the ride whether we like it or not.

In Ghost in the Passenger Seat, the shadow self is personified as a ghost—sometimes called the "ghost self." She sits in the passenger seat of a car, traveling everywhere the woman goes. The car becomes a metaphor for life's journey, and the passenger seat becomes the space where unhealed parts demand attention. 

The lyrics tell the story of realizing that healing doesn't mean banishing the ghost—it means recognizing her, listening, and eventually allowing her to move out of the front seat, to sit quietly in the back, happy that she's been acknowledged.

I intentionally chose light, bouncy music to carry a serious theme. I like contradictions like that. 

When subjects become too heavy, hope can get lost in the weight of the message. 

I feel that by pairing a meaningful topic with an upbeat, almost playful tone, the song becomes more approachable—an invitation rather than a lecture. Healing doesn't always have to sound sad to be real.

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Final Thoughts: Healing, Creativity, and the Journey

The shadow self is a complex and timely subject. Carl Jung's work has found renewed attention as more people search for meaning, healing, and self-understanding beyond surface-level positivity. 

This song is my way of engaging with that conversation—honestly, thoughtfully, but lightly. It's a reminder that even heavy truths can be approached with creativity, metaphors, and hope.

I hope you enjoyed the lyrics—and the lyric video—as much as I enjoyed bringing this story to life.

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Hallmark Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story

 When Hallmark announced a Christmas movie centered around the Buffalo Bills, we were excited. Although we are Steeler fans first, we are also Buffalo Bills fans, having lived in Western New York for more than 30 years.

As always with Hallmark movies, this is a feel-good plot with Buffalo Bills Team spirit. 

Pediatric doctor Morgan Quinn (Holland Roden) and the Bills' VP of Stadium Development, Gabe DeLuca (Matthew Daddario), have been close friends since childhood. Still, Gabe has always loved her. A fact obvious to their families and everybody else.

Morgan learns that someone has been sending gifts to her uncle for more than 60 years to help the family. Morgan and Gabe set out to find this anonymous gift-giver.

As expected from Hallmark, you will find plenty of Holiday sparkle. Charming decor, cozy lighting, and a Christmas soundtrack. The best thing about this movie is how it captures the Buffalo culture. From winter weather to the warm communities, to family gatherings that feel like honest Western New York living. Bills fans will love this movie, featuring appearances by current and former Bills players.

If you're looking for a holiday movie that blends sports with a feel-good love story, this one is for you.

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Easy No-Bake Strawberry Shortcake Recipe Review

This is my favorite easy strawberry shortcake recipe. To call it a recipe is a bit of an exaggeration because it is really more of a compilation of ingredients stacked to create a lovely dessert presentation.  

Strawberry shortcake is a great dessert to enjoy during the holidays.  It is festively pretty and requires very little time to prepare.

It is also a fast, no-bake dessert to create on long, hot summer days.  There is no need to hassle with long complicated recipes when all you really want to do is spend your time outside enjoying the weather, family and friends.  Plus, you don't have to heat up the kitchen by turning on the oven to bake a tasty dessert.  Simply purchase vanilla dessert shells from your grocery store bakery when you purchase your strawberries.   I also buy a can of whipped cream topping.

Below are the instructions for compiling individual strawberry shortcakes that takes little effort to make.  Adults and kids alike, love this easy version of strawberry shortcake. 

 

Strawberry Shortcake Ingredients

• 2 Pints Ripe Strawberries - Sliced
• 2 Tablespoons Sugar  (reduce the sugar if you use less strawberries)
• Vanilla Sponge Dessert Shells 
• Whipped Creme Topping 

Directions 

Step 1: Place the strawberries into a glass bowl and sprinkle with sugar. 

Step 2: Stir together with a fork.

Step 3: Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hour allowing the sugar to draw the water from the strawberries and create a watery syrup.

Step 4: Place each dessert shell/cup onto a plate.

Step 5: Evenly divide the strawberries and their juice among the shortcake cups. 

Step 6: Top with whipped cream & serve. 

 

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