In an aerial view, a cleared lot where the 12-story Champlain Towers South condo building once stood is seen on June 22, 2022 in Surfside, Fla. Ninety-eight people died when the building partially collapsed on June 24, 2021.

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Early in the morning on June 24, 2021, 98 people die when a 12-story, beachfront condominium building collapses in Surfside, Florida, near Miami. The disaster is one of the worst of its kind in U.S. history.

Responders pulled dozens of survivors from the 40-year-old Champlain Towers South building the day of the collapse. But searches by rescuers in the ensuing days discovered no other survivors.

“The building is literally pancaked,” Surfside mayor Charles Burkett told reporters. Workers eventually cleared over 18 million pounds of concrete and rubble from the site.

The collapse began seven minutes before the residential tower fell, when the ground-floor parking area and a pool deck caved in, the Miami Herald reported.

An investigation by the newspaper uncovered design failures, shoddy construction, structural damage and neglect that led to the deadly chain reaction.

Source: history.com

I am no songwriter, but I love to read and definitely listen to the spoken word.

My interest is in the art of movement, specifically dance. Still, great words put on paper in innovative patterns can soothe, invigorate, irritate, and make you move. While we assume it will make you feel good, there’s nothing wrong with crying, laughing, or whatever if you are overcome by the music.

They say that music is said to soothe the savage beast. How ’bout healing and soothing our souls with music

 So, since most of us love to love … oh yeah, add in some dancing 

1) Make it personal because we all love reading about someone else’s experiences: love at first sight, first love, lust, a long-term, unrequited love, or a one-night stand might sound too personal, but it does bring a sense of connection folks sometimes look for, and set to music and definitely avoiding cringe … storytelling can only enhance a good song …right

2) Be yourself because avid readers and lovers of music go out of their way to learn the lyrics to a song, especially if they feel the performer is genuine and not trying to be something they aren’t, but needs to be heard, seen, and felt through the spoken word

3) The kind of music that makes an impression on me also provides imagery, a vision about the song; even if it is abstract, the image is sort of like a coffee table object … always up for interpretation depending on who is listening and reading or learning the lyrics … of course, when it comes to love songs or when someone is singing to you in general… take the time to listen; you may have heard the notes but weren’t feeling the song

 What gets folks onto the dance floor …

4) Rhyme, Reason and Rhythm because who doesn’t like the art of movement … more often than not, the music that makes you move can also make a great artist move into the stratosphere … in my opinion.

I dance because I have to, and anything with a great bass or syncopation will definitely get played more than once in my house.

The rhythm of life

5) Always assume a video of your creation is a possibility, so … be that visionary

🙂  Always believe you were born to make music

 (:

All opinions are “my own.”

That image was taken with my SE iPhone

~ Nativegrl77

What

Warm conditions with high temperatures in the 80s and lows in the mid 50s to mid 60s. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness.

Where

Eastern Kitsap County, City of Seattle, Downtown Everett / Marysville Area, Eastside, Foothills and Valleys of Central King County, Foothills and Valleys of Pierce and Southern King Counties, Foothills and Valleys of Snohomish and Northern King Counties, Lowlands of Pierce and Southern King Counties, and Shoreline / Lynnwood / South Everett Area.

When

Until 11 PM PDT this evening.

Impacts

Heat will significantly increase the risk of heat-related illnesses for those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling or adequate hydration.

Summary

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. For sheltering information and other human services in your area, dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit wa211.org anytime.

Issued By

NWS Seattle WA