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Slowly Re-Emerging

Hello, friends... It's been a minute. I hope you're all doing well. :) I must apologize for my extended absence. I certainly didn't intend to stay away, but life's been strange and unpredictable. For the past couple weeks, I've been recovering from dog bites on both hands. I couldn't do much of anything for a while. I've had to just rest my paws and try to be patient as they heal. Typing still hurts a bit. I just have to move carefully. I may be tender for a while yet, but...*at least I'm here.* Feels good to be returning to something resembling *normal*, however slowly. Showing up for all of you is part of that. Even though engaging with my laptop is uncomfortable still, I appreciated your entries. *Listening* proved to be a lovely distraction from the ache. I trust you'll enjoy my top selections as much as I did. ___ ![SGLive-banner3.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmSeMCxdJG5BabvtASPB61ctTU82JntgFWmwA8V3Hg6Xxi/SGLive-banner3.jpg) ___

First

@elisonr13 • ['La Fogata' by (Original)] ['La Fogata' by (Original)]: https://www.sonicgroove.net/@elisonr13/sonic-groove-live-week-23-original-song-la-fogata https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3NV4077jCg Beautiful, melodic whispers – sweet introspection; such a familiar, quiet consideration of humanity. Lovely song, as per usual. <3 ___

Second

@minuetoacademy • ['Talitá Kum' (Original)] ['Talitá Kum' (Original)]: https://www.sonicgroove.net/@minuetoacademy/sonic-groove-live-week-23-or-talita-kum-original-song-by-minuetoacademy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fkrr8Adg6t4 Such a soothing, expertly crafted composition. I could listen to this for hours. *Sigh*...I needed this today; **thank you.** ___

Third

@edwardstobia • ['Media Noche // Midnight' (Original)] ['Media Noche // Midnight' (Original)]: https://www.sonicgroove.net/@edwardstobia/sonic-groove-live-week-23-original-song-media-noche-midnight-by-edwardstobia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TblX4l7j6Sw I hear that earnest longing for a thing no longer in reach. *Sounds like 'saudade'*...ashes, indeed... ___

Fourth

@montycashmusic • ['First World Blues' (Original)] ['First World Blues' (Original)]: https://www.sonicgroove.net/@montycashmusic/sonic-groove-live-week-23-original-song-first-world-blues https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCrYrjO4HTA Well that was good fun; bluesy goodness and hipster vibes – *you'd fit right in here in Portland, Oregon.* ;) ___

Fifth

@origen1618 • ['La Vez Primera' (Cover)] ['La Vez Primera' (Cover)]: https://www.sonicgroove.net/@origen1618/sonic-groove-live-23-la-vez-primera-cover https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcddCEsMKPE Those were some seriously impressive melodic acrobatics! You handled such complex and rhythmic vocal phrasing quite well. Loved it! ___ ![SGLive-banner4.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmd9RS5m6Nv9n9bc8RcuAd7XpBkCBDXyXVCvprB96ed86t/SGLive-banner4.jpg) ___

Honorable Mention

@contrabourdon • [’Meditation in D, Op. 35 - Vidas Pinkevicius’ (Cover)] [’Meditation in D, Op. 35 - Vidas Pinkevicius’ (Cover)]: https://www.sonicgroove.net/sgl/@contrabourdon/sonic-groove-live-contest-week-23-or-meditation-in-d-op-35-vidas-pinkevicius-cover https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffvtdIg1O3E&feature=emb_title I quite enjoyed this, especially your fancy footwork! Also impressed by how many different perspectives you somehow managed to show us. Bravo! ___ ![SGLbanner8.jpg](https://files.steempeak.com/file/steempeak/zipporah/7C4Hz7h9-SGL-banner8.jpg) ___

That's All Folks!

In addition to those mentioned above, we had entries from @davidsuarezms, @partitura, @kantos, @ylich, @gibber, @betzaelcorvo, @edmundocentenor, @jubei333, @fundakantoria & @juliolunar. *Thank you for participating!* And, to the rest of our SGL team – @krystle, @isaria, @pechichemena, @joseacabrerav, @ausbitbank, @paintingangels & @swelker101 – gentle hugs! <3 Until Next Week, **xo, zippy** ___ ![SGLbanner9.jpg](https://files.steempeak.com/file/steempeak/zipporah/cuAOUA69-SGL-banner9.jpg)