Rock and Roll Saved My Soul

What is on the agenda for RRSMS this year? Short answer: a lot.  We have several anthologies that we would like to publish this year, including: Fighting Chance: #metoo, Rise Above, Notes of Dreams, and RRSMS: The Coloring Book. Below you can find info on each of the anthologies. We will be working diligently to start our mission based street team, as well as have a new logo in the works! 

Learn how to recognize and take control of SAD (Seasonal Affect Disorder) Is it the winter blues or SAD? The winter blues are very common, with many of us experiencing a mood shift during the colder, darker days of winter. You may find yourself feeling more lethargic and down overall. Although you may feel more gloomy than usual, the winter blues typically don't hinder your ability to enjoy life. But if your winter blues start permeating all aspects of your life — from work to relationships — you may be facing SAD. SAD is a recurrent type of depression associated with the change in seasons. It typically starts in the fall and persists through the winter months. SAD is more complicated than wanting to hunker down and stay in for the night. It's more than simply cursing another blizzard. And it's more than longing for those first days of spring. Basically, it's much more than the winter blues. "SAD can be debilitating for some people,"

What do you do to make the world a better place? Kate: I always am someone you can come to with your problems, whether you just want to vent or advice, I listen. I try to pay it forward. Hugs! I offer hugs to anyone who needs one. Sandy:  I try to pay it forward as much as I can. I hold open doors. I have noticed even saying please and thank can really make people happy. Aisling:  I try to do a random act of kindness once a day.  I pick up garbage when I see it.  I recycle. I teach my children to do the same  Michaelle:  Uplifting others by cheering for them in their accolades.  Complimenting others. Encouraging others. Sharing learned info. Facebook Poll: I'm always willing to lend a helping hand. -Colleen R. I do several things: I don’t litter  I complimented women  I’m honest and kind to everyone -Charity L. I always leave my quarter behind in the cart at Aldi -Leanne Z.

The ancient Babylonians are said to have been the first people to make New Year’s resolutions, some 4,000 years ago. They were also the first to hold recorded celebrations in honor of the new year—though for them the year began not in January but in mid-March, when the crops were planted. During a massive 12-day religious festival known as Akitu, the Babylonians crowned a new king or reaffirmed their loyalty to the reigning king. They also made promises to the gods to pay their debts and return any objects they had borrowed. These promises could be considered the forerunners of our New Year’s resolutions. If the Babylonians kept to their word, their (pagan) gods would bestow favor on them for the coming year. If not, they would fall out of the gods’ favor—a place no one wanted to be. The ancient Babylonians are said to have been the first people to make New Year’s resolutions, some 4,000 years ago. They were also the first to hold recorded celebrations in honor of the new y

January Band of the Month: Mayday Parade Mayday Parade is an American rock band from Tallahassee, Florida. Their debut EP Tales Told by Dead Friends was released in 2006 and sold over 50,000 copies without any label support. In July 2007, Mayday Parade released their debut album A Lesson in Romantics. After signing to Fearless in 2006, the band also signed onto a major label with Atlantic in 2009. Their second studio album, Anywhere but Here was released in October 2009 and their third album, entitled Mayday Parade, was released in October 2011. Mayday Parade's fourth album, titled Monsters in the Closet, was released in October 2013. Their fifth album, titled Black Lines, was released October 2015. In April 2018, the band signed to Rise Records and released their sixth studio album Sunnyland on June 15, 2018. Discography: A Lesson in Romantics (2007) Anywhere but Here (2009) Mayday Parade (2011) Monsters in the Closet (2013) Black Lines (2015) Sunnyland (2018)

January Volunteer of the Month: Lori McBroom! Lori is a vital member of the team and helps keep our Facebook page up and running! Thank you for all that you do, Lori! A Message from the Team: Kate: Lori, I am so thankful to call you a friend and fellow volunteer. Thank you for all that you do to keep RRSMS going! You are a rock star.  Aisling:  Thank you for all that you do Lori! Michaelle: Yay!! Appreciate your dedication, Lori! 😊👏 Gina: Congratulations, you rock. Thanks for all you do! Jen: Thanks Lori for all you do!!! Radeyah: Thanks for all you do! Sid: Thank you for all that you do <3 Heather: Thanks for everything you do! Twinkle: Congrats Lori! Appreciate all the hard work you put in 💛👏☺ Colleen: Congrats Lori! Thanks for all your hard work! Sandy: Thanks Lori for your awesome work! Keep it up!! Andrea:  Thank you Lori for all your hard work! We appreciate it greatly!