Songs For Solace
22 Songs for 22 Years Together
It’s been a gray and dripping weekend. It’s fit my mood. One week ago, yesterday, I said goodbye to my cat. Yes, a cat. Turkey Trot. My best girl for over twenty-one years, as she came into my life when she was nine months old. She lived 22+ long and happy years, nearly 23. But we had to say goodbye last week. And I’m not going to lie, the week leading up to today has been challenging.
I haven’t been sad all day, every day. It comes in waves. Especially when I walk into a room and look for her in one of her spots. The right back of the couch. Sitting silently between the food and water bowls. Sitting patiently outside the bathroom, waiting on attention, treats, etc.
It’s been the worst when I wake up in the middle of the night (thanks chronic insomnia). Because I’m not fully coherent when I stumble out to grab a drink of water, I look for her. Whether she was asleep or up waiting for me, she was part of my can’t sleep, late night, routine.
I miss her. So much.
Songs For Solace & Sadness
It’s no secret that I love music. For every mood and every occasion. And sadness has been that mood this week. Though I’ve kept up with my music discovery and sharing posts, I’ve wanted to sink into mood listens. Songs for solace. Songs for sadness.
This is a playlist of twenty-two songs. Songs that provide solace and soothe my sadness. My husband laughingly asked if they were songs Turkey loved. Well, no. She was profoundly deaf for the last few years of her life, so music wasn’t something we managed to share. But we shared everything else. Even my coffee. The little rascal loved to dip her paw in for a kitty sip.
The Playlist
That’s all for today, peeps. There are no buttons added today, as this publish isn’t about gaining followers or music discovery and growth. It’s about music for mood, and music as comfort. If you’d like to comment, please do. I love talking about my best girl, even when it makes me sad. Keep this mix in mind for times you need music to soothe sadness. It’s certainly helped me.
Oh Mallie, I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your dear family member. The death of my pets have hit me harder than most human deaths in my life. They are like our kids, our best friends and our partners all wrapped in one. I have to say I don't think I've known anyone whose cat lived to almost 23 years old though! You should market your cat dietary and maintenance program.
Healing thoughts and hugs. 🤗🐈