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Wednesday, December 15, 2010

One Word Wednesday: Wish


Wish

"If wishes were horses, beggars would ride."

or

"Star light, star bright, first star I see tonight.  Wish I may, wish I might, make this wish I wish tonight."

Don't you wish that it was that easy to make things come true for you? When I saw the word for this week, this quote and that nursery rhyme came to mind right away, as did this song from the 60s, by Dusty Springfield.  I've always loved her songs.  This one in particular is rather outdated and terribly old-fashioned for this day and age, but I still like it.  You may remember it from the movie, My Best Friend's Wedding, but this is the original artist!

Wishin' and Hopin' 



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16 comments:

Anonymous said...

I've never heard that first quote, but I think I get it.

And, I don't think this version of the song is outdated ~ it's classic!

Joanie said...

I was thinking more along the lines of the lyrics and doing everything you can just to get the guy to love you.

Martha said...

Great song... here's wishing you have a wonderful holiday!

Anonymous said...

I love Dusty! Grew up listening to her - now this one will be stuck in my head all afternoon :)

Sally G. said...

I love Dusty Springfield. And, I actively participate in believing in the appearance of my 'Something Beautiful' (usually follows a wish) in whatever form it chooses to appear.

I have experienced a far greater success rate when Wishing to attain certain feelings or states of mind than anything materially-based.

Maybe next year ...

Anything Fits A Naked Man said...

Yes, if only wishing made it so! When I was little, the song "Wish Upon a Star" had me convinced that all I had to do was find a bright star each night, tell it my desires, and all would be granted! Ah, the foolish innocence of youth!!

Joanna Jenkins said...

I LOVE this song. Whenever I hear it, I'm singing along and wishin too.
Cheers, jj

Nina said...

Oh I love that song! It brings back memories... (oh no.. I'm giving away my age... ) I WISH for you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year. Love and Light, Nina P

Anonymous said...

I've spent my life wishing, and hoping, and being miserable. So, I just lowered all my expectations.

Sueann said...

Ahh! If only one could wish upon a star!!
And I loved Dusty too! Her songs are classic!!
Hugs
SueAnn

Unknown said...

Now I've got Dusty's song stuck in my head but... that's a good thing!

Heather said...

Great song!
Whishing you and yours a great Christmas!

Bill Lisleman said...

That's great song because Dusty Springfield had a great voice. Maybe the song needs the opposite guy side of things that explains all the things the guy needs to do. It is two way affair.

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walker said...

Yes, what a great song. As you've discovered I immediately thought of that song as well. My take on wishing is that it has to be coupled with an action to have any chance of becoming reality. But, wishing is still fun.