Ah, the good old mixtape. It was so much fun to curate, even more fun to share and listen to with friends. I am still making mixtapes, just on my apple phone as playlists. And I am still asking people to share their playlists when I hear one I love.
I have over 20 playlists and continue to make them. They might be for an occasion or space in time; the cruise we took in early 2019, the hospital visit to my brother as his life faded, unwind and sleep, just a day in the sun, the trip to Florida as my uncle passed, the best workout mix, the boy’s playlist (Keith, Kenny, Jimmy, Zach) the list goes on. I even have a playlist for Delaney and Deanna, great for family road trips. What makes playlists better than mixtapes is you can add a photo to go along with the playlist, so it has a visual aspect too.
Here is what I know, we each have an opportunity or even an obligation to create the space where we exist. Make your space yours, especially what you hear, it matters. It can heal you, motivate you, bring back great memories or create an instant dance party!
