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Monday 2 November 2015

Q is for quiet

Hello and good morning, -afternoon, -evening, dear people who participate is this wonderful photomeme, which is a joy to me, week after week, after week. Always curious to what everyone of you comes up with.

 This week's challenging letter is Q. The word I've chosen this time is "QUIET". On the photo you see Nigel Brown. He is a Dutch performing artist and for the past 4 years part of the cast of JEANS. 25 September 2015 started the new season.

At this particular moment in the show... he stands on stage all by himself with 1 of the 4 musicians behind him and together they perform the Jeans-version of "Bridge over Troubled Water" which is the most 'special' moment in this new show, not only for me but for many other people to, other cast- & crew members and fans as well.

I 'hear' you thinking: "why?" The 30th of July a very dear friend of mine passed away and on his funeral this song was played. That friend of mine has worked for JEANS since 1997... so almost all of JEANS-related people know (of) him, worked with him and loved him, maybe even more than I did and still do. This season, in every show, Nigel sings that song ... which most of the times makes me cry, of course. But still... the most beautiful part of this seasons show for me!

Quiet... because we all miss that friend... Quiet... in prayers and talks to remember him ... Quiet... listening, feeling Nigel's (& mine) love for that special friend, none of us will ever forget. Quiet... in gratitude for having known... and love him. Wishing you many of those special 'quiet'-moments to remember and cherish the good things and people in your life! ♫ M e l ☺ d y ♫
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38 comments:

  1. This is a great tribute to your friend, Melody! Een waar eerbetoon.
    Wil, ABCW Team

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  2. Thank you Wil, yes it absolutely is!
    Alsoluut waar Wil, dank je wel.

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  3. That is such a lovely tribute to your dear friend Melody.
    I hope in time when you hear that song you tear will turn
    to smiles.
    Best wishes,
    Di.
    ABCW team.

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    1. Thank you Di.... my tears are a mix of sadnes and joy at the same time... on one side i miss him ofcourse and on the other side i cherish all the good memories... so yes there is a smile in my tears to ... more so in my heart.

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  4. That is a very touching tribute to your friend.
    There's a lot of emotion in the photo.

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    1. Yes it is...
      I am glad to read from you that you have sensed the emotion!

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  5. We seem to be one hour later in the Linky deadline which is usually 1600 hrs
    Recently, on GMT the clocks went back 1 hour,
    Di
    ABCW team.

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  6. Every time the clock changes, it ALWAYS screws me up.

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  7. Quiet is golden (sometimes). :)
    http://www.36hourworkweek.com/2015/11/busy-lazy-quote.html

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  8. Wonderful intro to Q. A great choice and nice tribute for your friend who you lost. I will be quiet this week for ABC Wednesday as we are getting ready to go and lay our brother in law to rest in Calfiornia...
    Blessings Melody!!

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    1. Thank you Ellen!

      Wishing you all the strenght you need and reviving blessings aswel ofcourse!

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  9. A lovely tribute to your friend. Blessings.
    My writing team and I use prompts to create various things. This one was one of the prompts we used to create a chapter in our WIP novel. I hope it's suitable.
    http://peppersfetch.blogspot.com/2015/11/late-start.html

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    1. Thank you Gretyll

      I've looked at your entry, its fine by me, but ofcourse i can not speak for other participants.

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  10. A very special song for a very special person...
    My "Q" stands for QUINCES

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    1. Indeed Nick.... andwell deserved in my mind ;-)

      I already visited you.... i love them...

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  11. This is a wonderful post, Melody. Thank you for sharing. :-)

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    1. Thank you Su-Sieee
      You're welcome ofcourse ;-)

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  12. Beautiful post Melody, the poignant quiet of missing someone dear is known to many of us. This is a very lovely way to honor your friend.

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    1. Thank you Uberrund... yes everyone knows that feeling.

      Indeed it is... i enjot it every time.

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  13. Thay's a touching post Melody. That song is one of my favourites too. On another note with a pair of twins in the house I most definitely understand the value of Quiet.

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    1. Thank you Tulika... having kids (already grownup now) of my own i indeed know the value of quiet to ;-)

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  14. Thay's a touching post Melody. That song is one of my favourites too. On another note with a pair of twins in the house I most definitely understand the value of Quiet.

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  15. what a marvel, q is perfect for quality writing and posting.
    :)

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  16. A touching tribute. Such tender feelings can be felt only in moments of quiet.

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    1. thank you Beloo, i believe that to indeed!

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  17. A lovely tribute to a friend. Bridge over troubled water is an awesome song.

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  18. I love Quiet! And loved this touching tribute to your friend Melody.

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    1. Thank you Priya for your lovely comment!

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