Did you see the American Idol finale? Even if you aren't a fan of the show it is always a terrific evening of surprise guests and great performances. The highlight for me was the Bret Michael's duet with Casey James. The song has stuck in my head...and the lyrics too. You know I'm a fan of roses. And I get it that they come with thorns, just like life. I'll take both. I wouldn't give up roses because I don't like getting stuck by the thorns, just like I don't give up on life because sad things happen.
This reminds me of a favorite quote - here is a graphic I made for it some time ago. Complain or rejoice. I choose rejoice.
I am behind on my RT journal, but will use this photo in it soon, along with the lyrics. Some photoshop trickery:
Thank you for your kinds words of sympathy on the last post. I am truly touched. Wishing you a glorious holiday tomorrow - enjoy the day off with your family as we honor Memorial Day.
Great video, I love country songs. In the Netherlands we don't see American Idols, so thanks!
Posted by: Helen | Monday, May 31, 2010 at 05:05 AM
i did see the finale...and did see this and loved it too! and i'm not always a country western fan...but loved these guys together! these are such GREAT altered shots...just love em' michele, esp. the red GEE TAR..you rock! xo
Posted by: wanda miller | Monday, May 31, 2010 at 08:43 AM
This was a great moment and such an appropriate song, especially for Bret Michaels!
Posted by: Janet Ghio | Monday, May 31, 2010 at 09:00 AM
Love it! I love my roses too and will gladly take them with thorns as well...I'll just wear gloves!! All the best!
Posted by: Kari | Monday, May 31, 2010 at 06:56 PM
I have to say, when Brett came out onstage, I had goosebumps! LOVE HIM. That is one of the only songs I can play all the way through on the guitar! :)
Posted by: forcryeye | Tuesday, June 01, 2010 at 03:29 PM
Love your quote and graphic. Great way to think.
Posted by: Seth | Tuesday, June 01, 2010 at 07:37 PM
I enjoyed that, too!
Posted by: Chris | Tuesday, June 01, 2010 at 07:38 PM
Hello Michelle,
I'm sorry to read you lost another family member : she was still quite young...
You're right : every rose has it's thorns...
Nice video : it's strange how video's like these can bring a smile on someone's face. A man and his guitar, a voice ...sometimes you don't need anything more to put a smile on your face.
It's nice to see how you come up with ideas to use such things in your red ruby journal : thanks for sharing the photoshop technique to do something like this :)
greetings from Belgium
Inge
Posted by: inge | Wednesday, June 02, 2010 at 02:05 AM