I never knew I was a member of the mafia until I became a parent.

 “Oh, I see you didn’t eat your chicken.  It would be a real shame if something happened to Doggie.  No one would want that.”

 

“Wow, this is quite a mess in here.  It better be clean when I come back, or Bunny gets it.”

 

“I’ve got an idea.  Let’s brush your hair and get ready to go.”

“But, I don’t want to!”

“We can brush it while you’re sitting in time out.  Would you like that?  Huh?”

In the Earbuds: Young Hearts by BUNT. (feat. BEGINNERS)

This song, Young Hearts, is infectious.

The honky-tonk piano and synth trumpet create a strong urge to smile.  Life affirming and empowering lyrics.  There’s another non-remix version out there which is equally delightful.  This song eventually hooked me because I heard it repeatedly in a Spotify ad.  Don’t listen to Spotify?  Try it! www.Spotify.com.  You can hear virtually every song in the world on demand.  Except Tool for some reason.  You can hear me on Spotify, though!  Take a listen to my playlist.