“Somewhere On A Michigan Highway” — Singin’ For & About The G-Man

Friends, Videos | Posted by Jannie on 5 August 2010 @ 6:58 PM 82 Comments

:)

He loves the Wolverines
He loves a fishin’ stream
He gets that far away look in his eyes…
 
Somewhere on a Michigan highway
He rides a Harley-Davidson
His silver mustache flyin’ in the wind

Ridin’ in the mornin’ sun
G-Man’s Tim Horton’s cup
Collidin’ with the very air he breathes
The air he breathes.

Gman_tim_hortons

Just 55 words I put to a Neil Young melody in honor of our known blogging legend and coffee-loving patron saint of Friday Flash Fiction 55 — the G-Man.

If you are a Flash-55 writer (or play one on t.v.) git on over to the G-man’s lair Friday (or anytime Thursday after 8:00 p.m. MICHIGAN time) to check out the fun.  Let the The G-man know you’ve posted a 55 and he’ll pop on over to your place and comment!

Whoo-hoo!!

Posted (wit loves) by Jannie

xo

Harley_Michigan_Smaller

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  • 1

    On 5 August 2010 at 7:08 pm

    Liara Covert said, 

    To be in the moment is all about having fun right where you are. Thanks for this uplifting tune and the friendly reminder to everyone to accept who they are and do what comes naturally. We love you!
    .-= Liara Covert´s last blog ..Connect with living experience =-.

  • 2

    On 5 August 2010 at 7:11 pm

    brian said, 

    haha. brilliant jannie! love your 55 and thanks for singing it to us…we were just listening to your disc last weekend…
    .-= brian´s last blog ..160 – beyond yesterdays =-.

  • 3

    On 5 August 2010 at 7:21 pm

    Chris said, 

    You’re so lovely. And so smart. And so creative. And so kind, and good and… I just noticed your deep, deep dimples. *clapping* xo

  • 4

    On 5 August 2010 at 7:21 pm

    KB said, 

    I LOVE this! Thanks for stopping by my blog.
    .-= KB´s last blog ..Flash 55 =-.

  • 5

    On 5 August 2010 at 7:23 pm

    G-Man said, 

    Jannie Funster…
    I’m completely Choked up And blown away!
    That 55 was sung by an Angel.
    I’ll have this Shit Eatin grin on my face all week-end!
    Jannie…Really.
    I’m speachless. I gotta Ice Cold Heinie for YOU any Day!
    And a dozen Krispy Kremes!
    Thank You from the bottom of my very grateful Heart,
    and have a Kick Ass Week-End….G-Man

  • 6

    On 5 August 2010 at 7:39 pm

    Just Me said, 

    Ha! Best 55 *EVER*!! Love it!
    -C

    PS – thanks for stopping by & commenting on mine as well. :)
    .-= Just Me´s last blog ..Restless Heart Syndrome =-.

  • 7

    On 5 August 2010 at 7:47 pm

    Buzzard said, 

    Winner Winner chicken dinner. Yes indeed Jannie, you get the prize this week. Buzzard

  • 8

    On 5 August 2010 at 8:12 pm

    Katherine said, 

    That was AWESOME Jannie! You and Blue Bunny get high fives on your most decent 55!
    .-= Katherine´s last blog ..The Snake Bit Me =-.

  • 9

    On 5 August 2010 at 8:19 pm

    Thom said, 

    That is so accurate. And thanks for singing it for us :) WOOT. Excellent my friend. Have a wonderful Friday :)
    .-= Thom´s last blog ..55 Flash Fiction Friday – 8-6-10 =-.

  • 10

    On 5 August 2010 at 8:22 pm

    SuziCate said, 

    Woo Hoo, you go, girl! You just let it rip ‘cuz you are awesome! Love it!
    .-= SuziCate´s last blog ..Not All Roads Lead To Rome- But Most Do Lead Home =-.

  • 11

    On 5 August 2010 at 8:33 pm

    dustus said, 

    OMG… G-Man rocks, my MI blogging brother! (However, GO SPARTANS!)

  • 12

    On 5 August 2010 at 8:50 pm

    Jannie said, 

    Ahhh, this is SO much fun!!

    So happy you all are having as much fun as I with this.

    Our house Internet just went on the fritz, this is from my I-Phone

    G-Man, I am all choked up that you are choked up. Iis my humble honor to have your constant inspiration in my life.

    Yay!!!!!!

    Namaste to all.

    xoxoxoxo

  • 13

    On 5 August 2010 at 8:58 pm

    sheila said, 

    Okay now Jannie.
    You’ve outdone yourself. VERY NICE! Loved this. Silver mustache flyin in the wind. Great line! Maybe just maybe I can incorporate a 55 into tomorrows post that is already scheduled. I’ll try. ;)

  • 14

    On 5 August 2010 at 9:06 pm

    karyn and barks said, 

    Michigan rules.

  • 15

    On 5 August 2010 at 9:11 pm

    Talon said, 

    Fabulous and fun, 55, Jannie! Loved it!
    .-= Talon´s last blog ..Creativity abounds =-.

  • 16

    On 5 August 2010 at 9:22 pm

    moondustwriter said, 

    Jannie – loved it!!!! what an encouragement to the G man.
    when your girl gets a little older you can duet. I know she would have a wonderful blend with her momma. My daughter and I have been singing duets since she was 5.

    Love you sweetie

  • 17

    On 5 August 2010 at 9:24 pm

    Jingle said, 

    you never disappoint, Jannie Girl,
    a highly talented friend…
    I am sure that G-man is smiling from ear to ear….

    sweet and fantastic 55.
    your talent rocks!

    xoxo

  • 18

    On 5 August 2010 at 9:26 pm

    Jingle said, 

    musical and thoughtful poem,
    I am impressed…

    G-man rocks,
    U Rock 2!

  • 19

    On 5 August 2010 at 9:26 pm

    Daisy said, 

    Jannie, that was great! You are such a sweet soul. Enjoy your weekend, my dear.
    .-= Daisy´s last blog ..Pete- the Extreme Sports Pooch =-.

  • 20

    On 5 August 2010 at 9:31 pm

    sheila said, 

    Done. lol.

  • 21

    On 5 August 2010 at 10:10 pm

    mona said, 

    That is such a wonderful tribute! I can visualize the flying mustache thing :D

  • 22

    On 5 August 2010 at 10:22 pm

    Jeanne said, 

    Jannie,

    I love it! You rock! (Or should I say that you kick ass – so that you can file this post under ass kicking?) Do you still have that ass kicking category on your blog somewhere??

    Anyway, your voice is so pretty that you could sound absolutely amazing singing a phone book… or a dictionary… or an encyclopedia… or, heck, even a pile of bills!

    Hearing you sing a special song for a friend is even better than if you were singing one of those other things. ;) (I would love to see you sing some words from a pile of bills sometime, though)! I’ll bet you could even make nasty bills sound pleasant.

    I stopped the video near the beginning and started it over because there was a small segment where your voice reminded me of someone else’s and I just had to figure it out. After playing it a couple of times, it hit me.

    In the part leading up to the 14 second mark of the video, I swear you sound like Norah Jones for just a moment. I played it back a couple of times and became even more convinced of it. For the rest of the song you don’t sound like her but for that little segment of it you do to me.

    Jannie, how long do you think before you’ll get your first Grammy? When’s that second CD coming out again? The suspense is killing me.

    Now don’t forget you’ll need your wig, sunglasses, and hat to elude the paparazzi. ;)

    Jeanne

  • 23

    On 5 August 2010 at 10:35 pm

    Jeanne said, 

    Jannie,

    I just noticed (while replaying your song yet again) that YouTube has your video sitting with a bunch of Neil Young videos.

    Apparently, YouTube senses that you will soon become as well known a musician as Neil Young (not to mention Norah Jones). Neither of them will ever hold a candle to you in regard to blogging skills, though. So, prepare for super-stardom.

    You’d better stock up on your sunglasses, Jannie…

    Jeanne

  • 24

    On 5 August 2010 at 10:42 pm

    G-Man said, 

    Blue Bunny…
    I love your pennant, you accessorise very well with that shade.
    This was one of my Very best moments of blogging EVER!!
    I Love YOU, and your Jannie Rocks The World
    She is truely a Rose Among The Thorns….G-Man

  • 25

    On 5 August 2010 at 10:54 pm

    lime said, 

    i can see why he was blown away. what a sweet tribute. :)

  • 26

    On 5 August 2010 at 11:41 pm

    Jannie said, 

    Dearest everybody, I thank you a bunch for your awesome words. I am s glad you are enjoying the little ditty.

    Michigan ROCKS!!!!

    Dearest Liara, how fun to see you here first commenter. Cosmic Synchronicity in action indeed. Ahhh, I love YOU too!!!

    Dearest Brian, okay, so you guys like Wedgie Wedding, Motocop and Sugar Lady best, I’m guessing? :)

    Dearest Chris, ahhh thanks. You mean my deep lines?? :) Yes, let’s call em dimples! :)

    Dearest KB — thank YOU for dropping by HERE!! Looking forward to seeing you again.

    Dearest G-man, it is MY distinct honor and pleasure to have sung this ditty for you. This 55 singing stuff is FUN!! Yep, we’ll be at your door tomorrow after coffee. Krispy Kremes sound very very good! :)

    Dearest Just Me — ahh, thanks a lot. you are too kind. just glad you liked it.

    Dearest Buzzard — you sound like a hoot and a half! I loves me some chicken dinners!!!!! :)

    Dearest Katherine — thanks a super bug bunch. BB is high-fiving you right back.

    Dearest Thom, thanks! And cool bus-driving gravatar. So much fun to be meeting all you new peeps.

    Dearest Suzicate — thanks. Expect much more ripping in the future whoo-hooo.

    Dearest Dustus — Michigan!? Wait, made me Google Michigan State. I’m not really a sports gal, except Ice hockey. Go maple Leafs!!! :)

    Dearest Sheila — oh shit, outdone myself? what’ll I do next?? :) And you are so sweet to catch up with me you On Fire, Woman!!! I’ll try to keep my posts shorter, like yours. And yeah, put up a 55 — you’re a natural for this.

    Dearest Karyn & Barks. I have yet to visit your fine fine state, but it’s on mhy list. Home of Kiss — whoo-whoo.

    Dearest Talon of the Snail winning amazing creativity… thanks, my dear! So glad you enjoyed it. Pretty funny, eh? :)

    Oooo Dearest Moondustwriter, Kelly and i sang in unison a few times, but she is not yet open to learning harmony. Some day! Again — you guys sound like an amazing mother-daughter team. Just love hearing more about your escapades.

    Ahhh, thanks Dearest Jingle. Some of the words are Neil Young’s, of course, but some mine especially for the G-Man. thanks so much, dear. So nice of you!!

    Dearest Daisy, thanks so wonderfully much. So sweet of you to say! Whoo-hoo!!!!!

    Dearest Sheila of the supreme thorough ethic — thanks!! you so rock.

    Dearest Mona, yeah isn’t that mustache visual a hoot!! :) thanks a bunch for popping in.

    Dearest Jeanne, I still do have some stuff filed under ass kicking, but have, for now put my categories into “storage” besides, Kelly said that was a very inappropriate category. And she is right. Yet, butt kicking sounds not quite strong enough. What to do. So happy you enjoyed it!! I did used to sing that Norah Jones song called “Don’t Knw Why” ? Yep ! Second 14 — the word “some” you are so observant, wow. Great idea about reading the bills — it would be a long long song. Yes, I tagged it as Neil Young, and see what happened. Maybe Neil will pop by here for a beer some time?? Whoo-hoo!!!!! ;0 :) My CD, hmmn good question. Step by step. I’m back in studio in a couple weeks, and will take it from there. HUGS!!

    Ahh Dearest G-Man, you’re making us all blush round here in Funsterland. Ahhhhh, the power of song, no limit to it, really. And guess what?? This is one of our best blogging moments ever too!!! Oooo feeling and liking all this love. Yeah, thanks for the Wolverine blue to cordinate with my big-ass eye and BB — appreciate you having a team in my color scheme! :) :0

    And dearest Lime, in the nick of time. Thanks a big big bunch. I think it turned out kinda not bad, eh? :) Took a little risk, and it ended up good.

    xoxoxoxoxxo

  • 27

    On 5 August 2010 at 11:55 pm

    Janna said, 

    Wow!
    Hi, there– I’m from Michigan too, and when I was a kid, my nickname was Jannie.
    Really. :)

    Thanks for the Friday 55!
    Mine’s here.

  • 28

    On 6 August 2010 at 2:00 am

    Claudia said, 

    …silver mustache flyin’ in the wind…so cool!!!
    .-= Claudia´s last blog ..55 – raindrop warriors =-.

  • 29

    On 6 August 2010 at 3:27 am

    John said, 

    Wonderful, funny and it made my day. And there I was thinking that doing a audioboo was cutting edge! So if you want to hear (yes hear!) or read my Friday 55 Flash fiction then click here. Hope you have a good weekend!
    .-= John´s last blog ..And I be troubled- I be all worried in mind =-.

  • 30

    On 6 August 2010 at 4:56 am

    SnaggleTooth said, 

    good job tieing together a poem, a song, a tribute, n a 55!

    Great that Jean noticed the utube placement- I’m sure you’ll get noticed more there…
    .-= SnaggleTooth´s last blog ..Peek =-.

  • 31

    On 6 August 2010 at 6:16 am

    Lynn said, 

    Sweet of you. :)

  • 32

    On 6 August 2010 at 8:09 am

    Tony Single said, 

    Yeah! Sing it sistah! YEEEHAAAWWW! :)

  • 33

    On 6 August 2010 at 9:21 am

    magiceye said, 

    that was so cool! loved your take!!!

  • 34

    On 6 August 2010 at 10:20 am

    Mama Zen said, 

    This is awesome, Jannie!
    .-= Mama Zen´s last blog ..Review- Through The Triangle =-.

  • 35

    On 6 August 2010 at 11:05 am

    Jannie said, 

    Great to meet new commenters!

    Dearest Janna, another Jannie! Or a used-to-be-called Jannie. :) This Michigan Fest is great fun! And I love the sound of the word “Michigan!” Native American name, right?

    Dearest Claudia — welcome back — I think you’ve been here before a while back? :) it’s funny how that line is especially resonating! Who knew? :)

    Dearest John, I will look forward to your audioboo. If Edison could only come back and see what we’re up to these days, eh? :)

    Dearest Snaggle, why thank you so much kind ma’am! Yeah, I actually tagged it Neil Young! Hey, why not? What’s the worst that could happen? Neil Young e-mails me to take it down? Neil, Neil — e-mail me. We’ll jam next time you’re in Austin. :)

    Dearest Lynn, it takes one to know one!! :) But you are BEYOND sweet, remember? I’m just regular sweet. :)

    Dearest Tony — well, by George, I think I’ll do some more of this singing thang for you on this here blog!! :)

    Dearest MagicEye. Welcome to my big eye. I think our eyes will make beautiful music together! :)

    Dearest Mama Z — be it hereby known I Jannie have dome something AWESOME with this. Cool! :)

    xoxoxo

  • 36

    On 6 August 2010 at 12:17 pm

    swputh said, 

    This is the best and most different 55 i had ever seen. G-man rocks:)…

  • 37

    On 6 August 2010 at 12:34 pm

    Anthony North said, 

    Sensational!!! Loved it.
    .-= Anthony North´s last blog ..CONSENSUS =-.

  • 38

    On 6 August 2010 at 1:15 pm

    JStar said, 

    :) This is a GREAT tribute Jannie!

    My 55 is up
    http://msjstar1275.blogspot.com/
    .-= JStar´s last blog ..One-Fridays 55 =-.

  • 39

    On 6 August 2010 at 1:16 pm

    Jannie said, 

    Ahhh, thank you SO much swputh! I am honored and humbled at your words and the general G-Man inspired 55 kiester-kicking sentiment!! :)

    Anthony Dearest…. ahhhh, Sensational — I will accept and internalize that word, and toss it right back at ya for YOUR awesomeness!! :)

    xoxoxo

  • 40

    On 6 August 2010 at 2:03 pm

    Barbara Swafford said, 

    Hey Jannie,

    Thank you for giving me the heads up on your video. You certainly are the talented one. And…you’re singing about my home state, too. It just doesn’t get any better than that. You, my dear, rock. 8)

  • 41

    On 6 August 2010 at 2:04 pm

    Alice Audrey said, 

    LOL!!! This is great! I can see his mustache fluttering in my minds eye now.

  • 42

    On 6 August 2010 at 2:14 pm

    One Prayer Girl said, 

    What a wonderful tribute in 55 to our patron of FFF55.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment.

    PG

  • 43

    On 6 August 2010 at 2:55 pm

    Hilary said, 

    Hi Jannie .. I got here – the Michigan Highway was blocke’d .. all well now & G-Man is pretty amazing ..

    You’re amazing – so glad you recorded it & I didn’t have to turn up on time .. I’d have been a little late and missed all the fun .. the tea and singing .. that’s wonderful ..

    Let’s have some more please .. yup moustache fluttering as his Harley flies along .. have a great weekend .. Hilary
    .-= Hilary´s last blog ..Could this be a sitcom – or a break out sitcom Ever had a one word – at a time – conversation Fish and Chips – how do you spell it =-.

  • 44

    On 6 August 2010 at 3:20 pm

    Dr. J said, 

    LOL!!! Classic!!

  • 45

    On 6 August 2010 at 3:43 pm

    william said, 

    hahhah this made my evening xxx
    .-= william´s last blog ..DAILY POEM INN OF HAPPINESS PART 32 =-.

  • 46

    On 6 August 2010 at 4:33 pm

    Jannie said, 

    Dearest Barbara — ah thanks, and how cool that so many Michiganers (Michigonians?) (Michiganites?) are at this party! We all have our talents — you are certainly blessed with many too.

    Dearest Alice Audrey — I am chuckling at how many comments there are on the mustache line! As I said above — who knew that would be so memorable. :)

    Dearest One Prayer Girl — well, thanks so much! And such an honor to have your visit!

    Dearest Hilary — the party only STARTS for me when you get here! Besides it’s been less than a day since I posted this — many many more yet to arrive, I think! Oh yes — the joys of recordings. Dontcha just LOVE this electronics age!! Yep more!! I love Jeanne’s idea of singing my bills. :)

    Dearest Dr J. Well, Neil’s certainly is. But mine? :) Now, G-Man — there’s an undeniable classic for sure. And YOU totally, of course!! Must get back over to your blog and see if I can comment, had a message there the other day or an error on your site.

    Ahh, Dearest William — I better post more singing stuff, eh?? :) You guys kinda like that I think!

    xoxoxoxoxo

  • 47

    On 6 August 2010 at 4:44 pm

    Carmen Henesy said, 

    I am so impressed and touched with your wonderful song for G-Man. I couldn’t sing if my life depended on it – although I do write poetry. Just the thought
    that you would do something so sweet made my day. This is the first time I’ve ever come across you but I am so delighted to meet you!

    At 65, I’ve done it! My poetry book – Life’s Journey by Carmen Henesy – is out on Amazon!
    ( Poems about the things that have been important to me in my journey through life, some humorous, some sad, some that may have meaning to you as well )
    http://www.amazon.com/Lifes-Journey-1-Carmen-Henesy/dp/1451547366/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1274652997&sr=1-1
    .-= Carmen Henesy´s last blog ..Summer Vacation – Flash 55 Friday- August 6- 2010 =-.

  • 48

    On 6 August 2010 at 5:27 pm

    Lori said, 

    YOU GO, GIRL!!!
    (Me likes it a lot.)
    ~xo

  • 49

    On 6 August 2010 at 6:03 pm

    Wilma Ham said, 

    Jaaaannnie, woooohoooo indeeed. That is fantastic and sure showing the power of desire. What a wonderful thing to do, sing for us in that awesome voice of you. THAT is inspiring and you and Kelly are a great pair in loving life and going for it.
    That is the way to grab life and make the most of it.
    Jannie, YES, awesome. I am inspired by women like you, we need you to dare to break the spell of fear and self consciousness to get to who we really are.
    Much love, Wilma
    .-= Wilma Ham´s last blog ..Wilma’s friends on Following our Calling =-.

  • 50

    On 6 August 2010 at 8:17 pm

    Jingle said, 

    I hear you sing,
    fingers snapping,
    how creative you are.
    an actress?
    you are in mood,
    you are very good,
    how is your Jim?
    Does he in your team?

    have a fun weekend!

  • 51

    On 6 August 2010 at 8:18 pm

    Jingle said, 

    http://jingleyanqiu.wordpress.com/2010/08/06/family-fridays-posts-in-blogs-form-a-show-celebrating-dorazs-2-years-blogging-fun/

    friendship is important,
    you are important,
    everyone shall know now,
    they must respect you no matter how.

    wow,
    see you soon!
    keep smiling!

  • 52

    On 6 August 2010 at 8:21 pm

    Lulda Casadaga said, 

    Great tribute to the G-Man. I’m upset that I can’t hear the tribute,as I am at work and they deny us any sound! Also, my home computer is busted…but, I will come back soon and listen…promise! :)

  • 53

    On 6 August 2010 at 10:34 pm

    Felicitas said, 

    Wow! Jannie that was awesome! And you are not alone in your appreciation for our G-Man.
    .-= Felicitas´s last blog ..Views of Muskoka =-.

  • 54

    On 7 August 2010 at 12:35 am

    cinderkeys said, 

    Hey, cool. And I don’t think I’d be brave enough to record myself without accompaniment. :)
    .-= cinderkeys´s last blog ..Preproduction =-.

  • 55

    On 7 August 2010 at 12:55 am

    Thomma Lyn said, 

    Absolutely LOVED it. Such a delight, as are you, sweet Jannie!

    As always, sending love and hugs and hugs and love.

    xoxoxoxo

  • 56

    On 7 August 2010 at 4:22 am

    Akelamalu said, 

    Oh what a fabulous 55 and you have a great voice!

    Thanks for stopping by my place and taking the time to comment. :)

  • 57

    On 7 August 2010 at 7:51 am

    Jannie said, 

    Oh Dearest Carmen — just the thought that you would take the time to leave such a sweet comment makes MY day!! Thanks so much. And that Totally ROCKS about your book!! Life’s just getting started, isn’t it?

    Derest Lori, ahhh (blushing) thanks so much. Glad you liked it!

    Dearest Wilma — ahhhhh, and WHOOO-HOOOOO. A part of me said to myself “the written verse is enough.” But I am SO glad I listened to the fearless part of me that said “Hey, wouldn’t it be cool if you sang and video-taped G-man’s tribute?!” fear — take a flying flip, says I!!

    Dearest Jingle, a long time ago I thought I might like to be an actress, but once I discovered I could write songs, I’ve been hooked ever since on that. Oh yes, Jim is very very good. He does not sing, as such, but he is 100% behind me in my endeavors. WHOO-HOOO!!! And thanks about Doraz. I did visit.

    Dearest Lulda, oh — ho well I know that not being able to hear audio. I had 2 home computers once with broken sound. But managed to hear thing with my earbuds at the library! :)

    Dearest Felicitas — ahh, thanks. And how awesome of you to pop in here!! I think I’ll be totally hooked now on Friday 55!! I may not sing them all. OR…. maybe I just will!!! :)

    Dearest Cinderkeys — I had a great singing / performance teacher, Marci Lynne Solomon, who taught us if we can’t sing a capella — we don’t really “own” our song. I do a lot of a capella practicing when I write.

    Thomma Lyn, my Dearest, Dearest Sweet Wonderful Thomma Lyn. Ahhhh, thanks!! Love, hugs, and toe tickles to YOU!! :)

    Dearest Akelamalu — well thanks, a big big bunch. And welcome! Your 55 was a real stand-out! The voice I sing with now took me a long time to finally get to. But I never gave up hope one day I would sound acceptable. Thank YOU for popping in here.

    Thanks, all!!

    xoxoxoxoxoxoxo

  • 58

    On 7 August 2010 at 1:04 pm

    cinderkeys said, 

    Huh. Interesting. I should be doing more a capella practicing. Thanks for giving me something to think about.
    .-= cinderkeys´s last blog ..Preproduction =-.

  • 59

    On 7 August 2010 at 2:05 pm

    Jannie said, 

    Hey Dearest Cinder — well, everybody is different of course, but singing voice-only really helps cement songs for me. And if I’m writing as song as I’m singing it, I am not as locked into melodies as I may be if I were writing as I strummed chords.

    xoxo

    P.S. Got my guitar re-strung today, whoo-hoo. D’Addario lights!! :)

  • 60

    On 7 August 2010 at 4:54 pm

    Nessa said, 

    Best 55 ever. Wonderful. Clever.
    .-= Nessa´s last blog ..Holy Mackerel =-.

  • 61

    On 7 August 2010 at 6:48 pm

    Jingle said, 

    how are you?
    love your look,
    u appear youthful and energetic!
    keep singing,
    the world is listening!

  • 62

    On 7 August 2010 at 6:49 pm

    Jingle said, 

    Happy Saturday!

    xox

  • 63

    On 7 August 2010 at 7:30 pm

    Joy said, 

    Jannie,
    Wow…you are radiant as you sing..and how fun!!!! Your heart overflows with music, with words, with joy…thank you for sharing..And one day, it would be awesome to have you share your music while at a beach BBQ and I shall bring my drum…
    .-= Joy´s last blog ..Fearless Fun Friday- Break a Barrier… =-.

  • 64

    On 7 August 2010 at 8:23 pm

    Lance said, 

    Jannie…
    Wowsers!!!

    I lived in Michigan for a couple of years. Hmmm….wonder if I ever passed the G-Man on the highway???

    Awesome-ness!!! <– That's YOU!!!

  • 65

    On 7 August 2010 at 8:42 pm

    Sire said, 

    Can’t have tell you love what you do. This was a great start to my day, and I thank you for it.

  • 66

    On 7 August 2010 at 8:51 pm

    richard north said, 

    Lol, that was so much fun
    .-= richard north´s last blog ..Pictures and colours remix =-.

  • 67

    On 7 August 2010 at 8:55 pm

    cinderkeys said, 

    Oh, WRITING songs, for sure. I sing them as I go, and I usually am not at the keyboard when I write. I was thinking of practicing them after they’re written. Hmm …
    .-= cinderkeys´s last blog ..Preproduction =-.

  • 68

    On 7 August 2010 at 10:09 pm

    J.D. Meier said, 

    Very nice tribute!

    I was wondering just how long a silver mustache was to be flying in the wind, so I’m glad you included a picture.
    .-= J.D. Meier´s last blog ..Day 6 – Friday Reflection – Identify Three Things Going Well and Three Things to Improve =-.

  • 69

    On 8 August 2010 at 12:33 am

    Davina said, 

    Jannie,

    The G-Man drinks my favourite coffee. I prefer Tim Hortons over all takeout coffee. Cheers! I’m glad you posted the video of you singing this song. It’s great to watch you in action and hear your beautiful voice. Your words deserve to be sung :-) I love this line, “His silver mustache flyin’ in the wind.”

  • 70

    On 8 August 2010 at 8:28 am

    Jannie said, 

    Dearest Nessa, why thanks so much. And my daughter LOVES your gravatar. (She’s 8, btw)

    My Dearest Jingle, I am fine!! In need of coffee at the moment — so addicted to my big morning cup. Thank you!! I call my look “Me!” :) Youthful and energetic — yay, I feel that way at least a couple days a year! Happy Sunday — what are you doing today??

    Ahhh thank you, Dearest Joy I do love to sing. And I am glad to share with you all. I just finished watching Lance’s Sunday Thought video with the girl talking about lonliness and playing guitar. Awesome, didn’t you think!? Ahh, a beach BBQ. You are speaking my language!!!

    Ahh, Dearest Lovely Lance — how funny, I just mentioned to Joy how much your video moved me. Coolio! I wnder if you HAVE passed G-Man on a Michigan Highway. Probably! Were you on a Harley too?? Have you ever had Tim Horton’s?? :)

    Ahhh, Dearest Sire! Thanks. Do you Aussies actually know of Neil Young and of Harleys? :)

    Hey Dearest Richard! whoo-hoo!!! Fun is very very good.

    Hey Dearest Cinder — sounds like you write songs a lot like I do, away from instrument. Practicing? That is my thing these days. I am once again in the mode where my mind tries to deal with singing a new song while playing guitar. Luckily in the upcoming studio sessions I won’t be laying vocal and guitar simultaneously — whew! Laying tracks one at a time. When I’m learning to play a new song on guitar AND sing I almost always get my brain twisted up. What the heck’s UP with that?? And I am trying to avoid a mini-freakout that I am still searching for a couple better lines for “Sail A Child.” I doubt the vocal next week will be a final, anyway. Probably just a scratch track. But you never know. But… I’m putting Kelly in a gymnastics camp this week from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. so I’ll have lots of quiet time to work on the lyrics, and think positively that those better lines will arrive!!

    Dearest J.D. What IS is about that “mustache flying in the wind” line that has everybody talking??!! :) I guess I could also sing… Somewhere on A Washington Highway… :) Without the mustache! Well, actually I never sing with a mustache! :) :) (Well, almost never.) :)

    Dearest Davina — okay you are commenter 8 to mention that silver mustache line. I had NO IDEA that would ever resonate as much as it does. Funny! Oh, and Tim’s? I LIVE on it when I am home. LOVE it!!! And their whole wheat carrot muffins? Don’t EVEN get me started!! :) Thank you Darling, Davina. I love you!! Your support of my music dreams means the world to me. thank you.

    xoxoxoxxoxoxoxxo

  • 71

    On 8 August 2010 at 8:53 am

    G-Man said, 

    OK Jannie…
    One Final time around the Love-Fest..
    I can’t thank you enough for this awesomest 55 EVER!!
    I’m now officially Immortal, and I wouldn’t have wanted to be remembered any other way.
    You are just the coolest Chick on the planet.
    But something amongst all this caught my eye.
    The ubiquitous Brian Miller says he has a CD of yours?
    I wanna buy one PLEASE?????
    E-Mail please with details
    galenhay@gmail.com
    Please?…You do have the voice of an Angel

  • 72

    On 8 August 2010 at 9:29 am

    Tess The Bold Life said, 

    Jannie,
    This is so cool, first you and your lovely voice and then singing about my Michigan! That state needs all the help it can get. I think we need to get this song out on the waves and start a contest or something. Thanks for showing off your talent for us!xo

  • 73

    On 8 August 2010 at 12:02 pm

    Jingle said, 

    http://jingleyanqiu.wordpress.com/2010/08/08/sunday-news-flash-plus-awards/

    awards for you.
    ;)

  • 74

    On 8 August 2010 at 3:03 pm

    Julie said, 

    You have a beautiful voice. Just gorgeous.

  • 75

    On 8 August 2010 at 4:01 pm

    Patricia said, 

    wow this was fun and great to hear you singin’ your words and having such a good time….nice video …Good job and more smiles all around….Thank you for sharing and giving so much…. I am sorry I did not make it for the Thursday/Friday frivolity

    I am with JD wondering how long is a mustache in flowing in the wind or is it just doing that because of riding a motorcycle? Great fun here!

  • 76

    On 8 August 2010 at 5:36 pm

    Jannie said, 

    Thanks, Sweeties! Talk to you guys later on these…

    xxoxoxoxxoxoo

  • 77

    On 8 August 2010 at 9:32 pm

    Rose said, 

    Jannie, I loved it. Great song! Thanks for the laugh.

  • 78

    On 9 August 2010 at 2:15 am

    Alice Audrey said, 

    Isn’t it obvious a mustache in the wind would make a great visual?

  • 79

    On 9 August 2010 at 5:14 am

    Lance said, 

    Singing Friend,
    Well…hmmm…no, I don’t think I was on a Harley when I passed the G-Man that I didn’t know, over 15 years ago (yikes, that’s a LONG time!!). And – have I been to Tim Hortons?? Well…guess what….I just was, when we were coming back from vacation (I think it was in Ohio where we stopped). I wondered (to my wife) if it was the real “Tim” who was taking our order. Alas, we found out his name was Nathan. Hmm….I really do wonder where the real Tim hangs out????? and if he’s ever heard a who???

  • 80

    On 9 August 2010 at 10:15 am

    Jannie said, 

    Dearest G-Man, I love your “one final time,” nice resounding closing! I bet you sell cars with such thorough attention to detail too! Galen, you were already immortalized in the hearts of so many humans, but if this post puts another smidge of icing on your immortality cake — that’s AWESOME!! ;) I will mail you to get your address to GIVE you a CD!! Ahhh, and thanks for all, so much!!!

    Dearest Tess, what help does Michigan need?? What’s going on up there? I don’t watch much news. And holy cow — I’m just BLOWN AWAY by all the folks with Michigan ties who have commented on this post. Ahhh, ain’t no thang — you know how I love to show off. :) :)

    Ah, there is my lovely Jingle again, the awards fairy. Have you tried the Friday Flash Fiction 55 crowd? They seem like they’d love awards and to join in! Thank you, my dear. I have a hard time keeping up with awards and voting and such. But I love you all!!!!!

    Dearest Julie, and YOU have a gorgeous face and smile. Such a sweet gravatar. Thanks a big bunch for gracing my page, I am humbled to have you pop in here.

    Dearest Patricia, I am having the funnest laughs at how the mustache flying in the wind line is such a hit and so thought-provoking. (The original lyric by Neil Young is “her long blonde hair flying in the wind”) And hey, no worries ever on being late — the party goes on and on and on here, as you may know. :)

    Dearest Rose, you are entirely, totally, so SO welcome for the song and laugh. So glad you enjoyed!!

    Dearest Alice — ah yes, the visual indeed!! And I will totally be watching all guys on motorbikes from now on to see how their mustaches flow and / or cascade in the wind.

    Dearest Lance — blogging, dancing, cheeto-munching, running, swimming, biking (and MUCH more) friend — I am just amazed by how Tim Horton’s has proliferated into the States from Canada. Tim Horton was a hockey player who started his coffee shop the year I was born — 1964!! Sadly, he died in a car crash 10 years later. Tim’s does a lot of good work with kids and the environment and such — like YOU!! Maybe you’re related to Tim somewhere back?? :) Well, we’re ALL realated, right?? And there you have it!!

    xoxoxoxoxoxxoxo and such.

  • 81

    On 12 August 2010 at 7:59 pm

    Song Baby (a flash 55 poem) | Jannie Funster said, 

    [...] You have just witnessed my Friday Flash Fiction 55 for The G-Man! [...]

  • 82

    On 14 August 2010 at 4:41 am

    Cindy said, 

    WOW JANNIE! You really rock :)

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