There's a different kind of joy when you hear Marian songs being sung in masses. While hearing mass today, the celebration was filled with songs for and about Mama Mary. And songs about her aren't limited to church songs. Mama Mary has been written about in a lot of songs, even mainstream ones.
One of the most played and replayed songs that reference Mama Mary is this 1970 classic from The Beatles.
"Let it Be" is such as appropriate Friday Magic Madness song for today. Just as appropriate are the lyrics:
Around this time - or even earlier - I would often use the weekend to hie off to Tutuban Center and visit one of my haunts in that area. A haunt that's also a black hole since going inside results in me spending at least an hour just browsing every nook and cranny of the store.
That store is Michelle's Ribbon and Lace Center.
From my memory, it has always been my go-to for ribbons, notions - particularly if I'm buying in bulk. If it's just a few yards, Carolina's is my go-to. Thus, when the Christmas season comes along, I'd be at Michelle's more because my ribbon purchases are usually by rolls of 10, or more.
Michelle's is also a great place to get design implements, like YKK invisible zippers, horse hair, Swarovski Crystals, glass beads and other beads for wedding gowns and other evening wear. Being a distributor, they usually sell it much cheaper compared to places like SM and VC Trading.
My last visit to Michelle's was last February. That was pre-pandemic and people could still freely and confidently go to Divisoria. It seems like yesterday, but it's actually more than 6 months ago! And now that Christmas is just around the corner (hanging out with Jose Mari Chan), the itch to go to Michelle's and get a stockpile of ribbons is so, SO strong!
Just as I was about to wallow in the fact that my desired Christmas ribbons might be out of reach, this epiphany came:
Michelle's Lace and Ribbon Center is online! They can check stocks, take orders, then have those delivered to you at home!
With that, my instincts kicked in and wrote down all the ribbons needed for this year's theme. Then, with a few messages, one of the important Christmas accoutrements was finally delivered to our doorstep.
If you can't go to Michelle's, then Michelle's will come to you!
Woot!
And in honour of this discovery, today's Friday Magic Madness song is from the 60s, and is from the Fab 4.
"Michelle," a song - and a ribbon and lace center - that is like The Beatles.
James Corden's "Carpool Karaoke" is always a joy to watch.
Today, "joy" just turned into "ecstatic." That's because THE Sir Paul McCartney is in the car!
Aside from watching them sing the greatest hits of The Beatles, another thing that made this video wonderful was Paul visiting his old home and old haunts. It's so heartwarming to see him recall his younger years, and even more heartwarming to see the people's reaction to him.
I can watch this over and over and over again. (Actually, I am.)
