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First Thank You, God.

Know I do not own the rights to the music unless I state I (RareRubyC or Ruby C) produced or wrote it, such as Ruby by Ruby C., Been There Done That (BTDT), Sorrow, I Don't Fear You.

Hey you guys, I just wanted to give a quick shout out to MayLynn who I met over there at QuikTrip this evening. You are amazing! Thank you for helping me out, you didn't have to yet you have a wonderful heart. There are very few people left in this world that are just like you, very young with a good heart, been through so much, working a lot of jobs, still trying to help people when you're adopting three kids for the family. Let me just say, I was just like you at a very young age.

Reach out to me, I'm gonna do everything I can to make sure you get that job, that you get all the assistance you need to make sure that you are helping those kids and that you are training them, raising them in the right way that they should go. I hope that they are raised with your heart and with your character, with your morals, with your strength, with your patience and with your wisdom.

Patience, Strength, and Wisdom. Those are the main three things that I usually pray to God for and that my son has. Because you need patience to get through any situation, that devil will keep poking you. You need strength to get through everything because pain, fear, anxiety, panic, even love. You need it to get out that bed, to just make one more step, to just not say a word to just not make a move, to not hit someone, you just need strength to just be calm. You need wisdom to know when to go to God, to know when to shut up, to know when to speak your mind, to know when to be you, to know when to be fake, and to know when to let the people who are being fake gossip and let them do it. Just isolate and be yourself.

Again, it may be strange to pray for those three things every day, but please do, because the more you ask for three things, the stronger you are, the more patience you have with other people, and the wiser you become. It may not be the knowledge you gain for economics in the world, national, but it will be the wisdom that you gain, trust me, for dealing with human beings. humans are the most ignorant beings in the world, we really are. We're also the most hypocritical beings in the world.

I just want to say, what you're doing is amazing, keep doing it, please!

This is a thank you to a beautiful soul here in Northeast San Antonio.

The following topics may stem from the song: Music, Family, Motivation, Wisdom, God, Courage, Sacrificing, Humility, Growth, Love, MayLynn, BTDT, Patience, Rare, Life, Strength, Anchor, Daily Struggles, Peace, and of course me!

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Please know I do not own the rights to the music unless I state I, RareRuby or Ruby C. produced or wrote it. 

First I'd like to say Thank You, God! Season 2 is finally here! 

Special thanks to you, my listeners, we averaged 200 Streams/month last season! You Guys Rock, Happy Birthday to us ALL!!! 

Many people I love (Esp. my Cuz Toot and my boy) have birthdays this month and I love you ALL!  Special blessings to my son as he turns the big 4 this month and will be entering Pre-K! Already 4' tall! Wow, Jesus.  

Please know that as we transition into Season Two!! more changes will be made as in how you can "view' me. We are @RareRubyC Spare a Moment With Rare on our Facebook page and You let me know if it comes up on YT in about a week or so!

Also, Season One's Playlist is available on iTunes!

Which songs did you choose and Why? Please note that I will be singing a ton.

Happy Birthday - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Birthday_to_You - Acapella Karaoke, Patty and Mildred Hill (disputed), 1893  https://music.apple.com/us/album/happy-birthday/1440820988?i=1440821356 - Stevie Wonder Version, - Y'all know why haha! 

New York State of Mind - https://music.apple.com/us/album/new-york-state-of-mind/158815463?i=158816060 - Billy Joel, 1976 - First of all, as soon as I get permission I am remaking this. Vocally bluesy with more piano, sax, and bass. But now we all have those moments when we reflect after another year has passed and you just need a vacation or stimulation that clears your mind. 

Lose Yourself - https://music.apple.com/us/album/lose-yourself/1440903339?i=1440903439 - Eminem, 2002 - Man just listen to the lyrics.

Please specify the lyrics that motivated you: 

All of them!!

Topics that may stem from the episode: Music, Family, Motivation, Respect, God, Growth, Stevie Wonder, Love, My Son, NYC, Birthdays, Eminem, Rare, Life, Memories, Anchor, Daily Struggles, Billy Joel, Peace, Lyrics, Self Love, Confidence, Courage, YouTube, Faith, Jesus, Facebook, Heaven, Blessings, and of course me!

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Know I do not own the rights to the music unless I state I (RareRuby or Ruby C) produced, recorded, or wrote it - IDFY.

First I'd like to say Thank You God for the Guilty Verdict as it was clear the hatred/supremacy caused the death of Mr. Floyd and many others in our country. I look forward to the true change in the inhumane treatment of all humans across our country because of supremacy ideals it is common sense for equality. Second, Mother's Day I pray was great for all of you! I got to have a full week with my Baby Boy since being back from Minnesota thus I was truly blessed. I will say I learned so much more in the 1 1/2 week I was there than I have in the last two years regarding my health and so much do and don'ts. Third, the VERZUZ Battle had me the last two times but the Isleys - I am not falling for love right now thus I'm gonna speak on the girls.

We still need prayers for my son, my mother as we continue to heal, thank you all.

Which songs did you choose and Why?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBsjggc5jHM - The Humpty Dance by Digital Underground (Shock G) - You even gave us Tupac

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=976b8TPPFJU - Weak by SWV - I can't help but sing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUOS-XZXSig - Is My Living In Vain by Xscape - If you live by God, Nope

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HR5J5jUDcnA - Understanding by Xscape -  I can't help but sing, I apologize

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LJHnMKetU8 - Cause, I Love You by Lenny Williams - You could hear his pain

Please specify the lyrics that motivated you:

Weak: I get so weak in the knees

Vain: All of them.

Understanding: You don't even know me

The following topics may stem from the song: Music, Family, Motivation, Respect, God, Growth, Love, My Son, Xscape, Understanding, Rare, Life, Memories, Anchor, Daily Struggles, Peace, Lyrics, Mr. Floyd, Confidence, Courage, Minnesota, Faith, Jesus, SWV, Weak, Heaven, Blessings, and of course me!

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This episode is a bit deep as it reflects on Palm Sunday and the meaning of what Christ gave for us all - not for some - for everyone all sinners.

GOD, thank you for all, thank you for sacrificing your son to give us a home to return to after leaving the struggles of earth. My opinion is that you reflect on the week that Christ (Holy Week) knowingly prophesized, saved the sick, resurrected the dead, and still gave his life to those that believed and the non-believers. The story of Jesus as so many stories in the bible shows us exactly why it says to treat others the way you want to be treated (Matthew 7:12) and it also shows you just how cold the human soul can go. How his death began with human persecution for being different than what was already in place.

I will also give a reference to George Floyd and the Derek Chauvin case (9:29), as how can I not when you see similar examples of how Christ our Redeemer was treated every day.

Prayers are still requested for my son, my mother, and me as we continue to heal, thank you all.

Which songs did you choose and Why?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyzYIha2KNU - Reason I Live by Big Dismal  - Exactly what the title says my motivation is my son and heaven.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMsvwwp6S7Q - Count On Me by Bruno Mars - My son is singing this and it warms my heart. Won't be in the audio but consider Jesus your best friend and it is in Ep. 39.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPBvq7yewIk - Down Below by Roddy Rich - I'm not rich but it is almost a "you can do it"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Quuz61gSP-w - How Many Lashes by Kirk Franklin & Yolanda Adams - Great questions and reflections

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auSAVJNlb80 - The Passion by Lauryn Hill - I love her and yes Love for another human being should have been enough.

Please specify the lyrics that motivated you:

Down Below: All of them.

How Many Lashes: All of them.

Count On Me: All of them.

The Passion: All of them.

Reason I Live: All of them.

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First, apologies for the late release, and know this episode may be a bit long. This week marks round four as my mom heals from C-19. GOD. Prayers were also requested for my son and I as well this past week, thank you all.

Why did you choose the songs?  

Yes, I am aware Stevie is referring to the birth of Aisha, however, sometimes there are stewards of the community or the church, grandparents, family, even the births of our sons where we may feel that same joy of new birth or acceptance, maybe approval. Speaking to this person...is the emotion you’d feel when you see that person you would be ashamed to tell you’ve sinned but tears are just flowing because they have always been your comfort. I talk about my “hood” upbringing a lot. Don’t get me wrong yes I had my choir director from the church as my elementary school principal but I also witnessed so many drug deals, deaths, I said that hell nah my son doesn’t need to fight it. She and several others used to help my Grandma get us to church, to school events, church competitions, etc. even when she passed we were scattered all across town, they still tried their best to keep us together. When I came back here I went back to her because I needed the connection but also because I knew I may not make it through without losing myself. I saw her name on my phone a few days back, I cried because no matter the amount of good I do I will always feel guilt because I have yet to personally hear from God that my heart is in the right direction. I didn’t have the strength to speak on! I was in tears receiving the call I couldn’t make. Not that there’s beef it’s more to do so with I have disappointed them. One more mentor, grandma that was of no relation by human DNA that loved me and helped me when I was a child. My childhood was NOT easy, not many are. They had their own children, their own lives. Trust, I have tons of people that question why am I a daughter, a sister, but not them, never her. Also, the death of my cousin Ieshia C. has always stung.

Thanks to A Turtle's Tale for putting Bruno's song in my ear. God put the others!!

Which songs did you choose?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMsvwwp6S7Q - Count On Me by Bruno Mars 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPBvq7yewIk - Isn't She Lovely by Stevie Wonder

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAPtTz5OGWs - I Love You, Lord by Benita Jones

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWsvZfGVYJM - I Love You, Lord by Walter Hawkins

Please specify the lyrics that motivated you:

Isn't she lovely: All of them.

I Love You, Lord: All of them.

Count On Me: All of them.

The following topics may stem from the song:

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Why did you choose the songs? 

This week marks round three as my mom heals from C-19. She has good oxygen numbers and I thank all prayers and well wishes and of course GOD. Prayers are requested and are being received 24/7. - A repeat I am aware, however, my emotions behind the words are very deep, and have so much gratitude! #Texaswinterstorm2021 #TexasBlackout #Texaspoweroutage were the trending hashtags this past week. Even I was without power for 3 days posting on Twitter, running faucets, trying to fight sinus/ear infection pain, COVID test results were delayed a week so I spent $410 today to get a !negative! result, antibiotics, and joy! 

Which songs did you choose?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShdaQ0c-xlc&ab_channel=Thiagozaiko - Jesus Loves Me by Whitney Houston

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgSOPq_XWcI - Cool Off by Missy Elliot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zonzpeFYLBg&ab_channel=RiccardoD%27Ettole - Oh Happy Day by Whitney Houston

Please specify the lyrics that motivated you:

Jesus Loves Me:

Jesus loves me, this I know

Yes, Jesus loves me

Pressing on the upward way

(Feels so good to know)

See I know that he loves me, yeah (tells me so)

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Why did you choose the songs?

This week marks round two as my mom heals from C-19. She has good oxygen numbers and I thank all prayers and well wishes and of course GOD. Prayers are requested and are being received 24/7. Cold weather turns me into a bear or better yet since I am a Cancer (Astrology) crab. Thus, I smoked three types of meat, wash all bedding and warm clothing, try to execute as many tasks as possible, and make as many excuses to stay in and off the roads. NOT LAZY just not in the rain, sleet, ice, snow, etc. I have four reasons why.

Now, who doesn't love the classic, Baby, It's Cold Outside?

Red Hot Chilli Peppers' Snow is more about drugs than the weather but I love the band.

What mood were you in before/after the song? Lit after video chatting with Jr., eating, and watching Reno 911.

Which songs did you choose?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3HfTpaSFuc - Baby, It's Cold Outside by Barry Manilow

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bztE5IbQOo - Cold Sweat by James Brown & The Famous Flames

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0vM9iINl28 - Snow by RHCP

Would you be willing to Karaoke or sing-a-long? Silent

Please specify the lyrics that motivated you:

Cold:

I really can't stay

Well I must say

Oh, how you talk?

But baby it's cold outside

So nice and warm

My sister will be suspicious

Well maybe just a cigarette more

Honestly, just listening to Cold Sweat is a mover for me.

Snow (Hey Oh):

Deep beneath the cover of another perfect wonder

Privately divided by a world so undecided

In between the cover of another perfect wonder

Running through the field where all my tracks will be concealed

I said hey, hey, yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, tell my love now

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Why did you choose the songs?

This week my mother received the vaccine (1st dose) and about five days later she was coughing blood and rushed to the ER triage. Needless to say, it is C-19. Prayers are requested and are being received 24/7.

Missy's Cool Off has the beat and the lyrics to keep me focused and motivated regardless of the stairs, cold weather, heavy whatever, Do It and Cool Off when I get angry.

Linkin's Numb is what I have been stating since I was a teenager since they were my band during adolescence. Stop putting me down because you can't be me, I don't have a fear of being dependable, per my childhood PTSD dependability=security=love. Hell, I love and care for my child (as a mother), manage my income/debt sources, my health treatments, my mother's health, etc, and did it for another household with min help for two years and subpar for three.

Billie's PFH, says a ton it really does. There is so much falling upon us each day, be strong the blessings fall.

What mood were you in before/after the song? Upbeat after watching IASIP.

Which songs did you choose?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXYiU_JCYtU&ob=av2n - Numb by Linkin' Park

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgSOPq_XWcI - Cool Off by Missy Elliot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxVXNWdHDq8- Pennies From Heaven by Billie Holiday

Would you be willing to Karaoke or sing-a-long? Silent

Please specify the lyrics that motivated you:

Cool Off:

Do it, do it, do it, do it

Play this again, I'm finna win

I'll make it drop, yeah, I'll make it bend

Numb:

I'm tired of being what you want me to be

Every step that I take is another mistake to you

I've become so numb

I'm becoming this

Pennies From Heaven:

If you want the things you love

Nobody knows how cruel fate can be

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Why did you choose the songs?

I happened to be speaking with my cousins (@TootChainz and @KingTonyoTX on IG) about some of the projects Tonyo was building in his catalogue, I then brought up the east coast Rappers. Tupac, Common, Wu-Tang, etc., then we got into the type of voice, Rakim, Jaheim (R&B, I know) then we got into good R & B.

What mood were you in before/after the song?

Seek and you shall find.

Which songs did you choose?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gzSITRewmw - Makin' Good Love by Avant

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6_VA1J9Gso - Anything by Jaheim feat. Next

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXvMT_mVbqw- All My Life K-Ci & JoJo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Var4AQWRL2o- My, My, My by Johnny Gill

Would you be willing to Karaoke or sing-a-long?

I am not silent on this episode as you will notice I gave a verbal explanation with a little sing-a-long.

Please specify the lyrics that motivated you:

All of them.

The following topics may stem from the song:

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Why did you choose the songs?

Honestly? Been being blessed, paying bills, lupus and epilepsy aren't winning, despite a coup we still have a Nation, and I still get to wake up and be a Mom. I just wanted to share some of the songs I've been boppin' my head to.

What mood were you in before/after the song?

Honestly, just like every other human being across the world I have just been trying to catch a good time and when I hear these songs my mood improves.

Which songs did you choose?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-RBJNqdnoM - Killing Me Softly by The Fugees

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKnQXaIlrMo - Good Time by Niko Moon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liZm1im2erU - F**kin' Problems by A$AP ROCKY -  feat. Drake, 2 Chainz, Kendrick Lamar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_SYttJm0SE- Love Yourself by BTS feat. Nicki Minaj

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyvn5idWuhE- Tonight is the Night by The Betty Wright

Would you be willing to Karaoke or sing-a-long?

I am not silent on this episode as you will notice in some of the recordings I am forgetting not to sing-a-long.

Please specify the lyrics that motivated you:

BTS:

[Chorus: Jin, Jungkook]

Niko:

We just tryna catch a good time

Betty:

The following topics may stem from the song: