Victoria Ponders

Sharing a Secret: My Magic Mood Booster

I found a funny Venn diagram online. I’m not sure of the attribution, but for this very visual, coffee-loving girl, it made me smile. I wish I’d created it, honestly.  Sometimes…a picture – a good graphic – says so much.  More than words. See what I mean?

Which brings me to a favorite song that I cannot get out of my mind based on my love of a good visual.  “More than words” isn’t just a keen expression of truth.  It’s one of my all-time favorite songs.  You know the one…the 1990 beauty by Extreme, but rendered eight years ago with Jimmy and Jack’s special touch:

How is it possible that it’s been 34 years since the song debuted? 

That’s all I’ve got. Three minutes and 54 seconds of love. Just love. My magic mood booster and I’m happy to share it with you. And if you’ve read this far and you DIDN’T click into the video? Go back. Please.

“Close your eyes…and just reach out your hands…”

Vicki 🥰

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Hi — I’m Vicki and I’m a big believer in the power of connection – taking time to share what matters most. I love pondering…thinking about work, family and home life and I enjoy blogging about all of it. Cheers!

65 responses to “Sharing a Secret: My Magic Mood Booster”

  1. Jane Fritz Avatar
    Jane Fritz

    Love the Venn diagram!! 😊

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      I love that you love it, Jane! It made me giggle. 🤣

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  2. Todd Fulginiti Avatar
    Todd Fulginiti

    Great song- one of my favorites too🤩 Fallon is amazing- seems like he can do anything- those two were great!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Agree, agree…and coming from you…someone who is SO talented musically, that means a lot. I’m just a good listener/fan and that tune forces me to sway…in the best way. Fallon and Jack Black together? Whoa…so good! Thanks, Todd! 🥰😎🥰

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      1. Todd Fulginiti Avatar
        Todd Fulginiti

        Thanks Vicki- I really appreciate your support of me and your interest in music- you 💯 are a good listener!

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          Aww…thanks, Todd. I’m a fan — of you, of course, but also your amazing family. Magical, musical, creative genes! 😎

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          1. Todd Fulginiti Avatar
            Todd Fulginiti

            🙏🙏🙂💚😎🤩🙂

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  3. Life with Alegria Avatar
    Life with Alegria

    You scared me when you said it’s been 34 years. I remember that song. Every word. Was it really that long ago? I must be getting old. 🤣 Love their version.
    Love the Venn diagram too. Makes complete sense. 😆
    All a great mood booster. Have a fabulous day Vicki!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      I know….right??? When I realized when the Extreme version was first released, I was stunned. Thank you so much for following my train of thought. I mean…I never figured a Venn diagram would be a mood booster, but it works for me…and prompted such a fun musical memory. xo to you this morning! 🥰

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      1. Life with Alegria Avatar
        Life with Alegria

        💕

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  4. Julia Preston Avatar
    Julia Preston

    Venn diagrams, Jack and Jimmy together—all new to me. How did I miss this? Was I raised with my head in another generation? Or a vacuum? Yikes. I wonder what other great things I missed along the way!? Thanks for the belated education! Love it! Love you too! 🥰

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      LOL! Thanks for playing along with me, Jules. I don’t think it’s YOU…I think it’s ME…bringing obscure things together in one post. Sending you ‘more than words’ this morning…big hugs en route! 🤗🥰🤗

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  5. Julia Preston Avatar
    Julia Preston

    Aww, thanks sweet Vicki! Big hugs received with gratitude! 🌈🦄

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      ❤️❤️❤️

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  6. Wynne Leon Avatar
    Wynne Leon

    So fun to start this day with so much talent and humor! I love Jimmy Fallon, love this light-hearted mood lifting post, and love you! That must be a Venn diagram of its own. 🙂

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      lol! Happy Thursday, dear Wynne! Maybe so! 😜❤️😜

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  7. Margaret Avatar
    Margaret

    I did look at the video before finishing reading your post and listened to all 3 recordings of “Only Words” (including Steve Tyler) which I’m not familiar with. What a lovely song and I like the Jack and Jimmy recording best 👌
    The Venn diagram made me laugh.
    So good music and a good laugh – most welcome Vicki 🙏🏼 💕

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      You are a super star, Margaret. ☀️Thanks for all of that – laughter, music and friendship! Appreciate you! 🥰

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  8. WritingfromtheheartwithBrian Avatar
    WritingfromtheheartwithBrian

    I’m not very musically inclined but I love that about music: How you can hear a song and instantly be back in time in another place. I love that song too. I’m not sure I could have told you it came out 34 years ago but I probably would’ve been close, only off by a year or two. I have happy memories of driving around favorite places and listening to that song.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Well then! My work here is done. Happy musical memories! Yay! 🥰😎🥰

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  9. David Avatar
    David

    I’ve never considered how the word Venn was spelled before.

    The diagram itself is awesome, and the video spectacular! Thanks!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      You’re welcome! Happy Thursday, David! 🥰

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      1. David Avatar
        David

        Happy Thursday, Vicki!

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          😎😎😎

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  10. Esoterica Avatar
    Esoterica

    That Venn diagram is so clever!! Great find, Vicki! 😊

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thanks, Erin! 🥰

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  11. Bruce@WOTC Avatar
    Bruce@WOTC

    Vicki, the Venn diagram is lol-worthy. Definitely more than just words. That song is THAT old…good grief.😮

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thanks, Bruce! I know — how is it possible?!? Time flies, for sure, but I appreciate you reminiscing with me – and chuckling about Venn diagrams! 🥰😜🥰

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  12. Michael Avatar
    Michael

    Okay, now you made my day! Love the sing and I had never seen that “version” and the topper is the Venn diagram. The perfect combo for dreary rainy day out here.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Yay — you’re making MY day – knowing that I brought a little sunshine. Thanks much, Michael. xo! 😎

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  13. E.A. Wickham Avatar
    E.A. Wickham

    That was such a treat to listen to Jack and Jimmy’s version of a beautiful song. I’m glad you told me to go back and listen to it! 😅

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thanks for trusting me and giving it a little bit of your time. 🥰 I need to remember how restorative the melody and harmony are…like an instant blood pressure tonic for me. xo to you, Elizabeth!

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      1. E.A. Wickham Avatar
        E.A. Wickham

        It was such a sweet bit of joy. I love that song and haven’t heard it for decades?

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          Same! I love that you had the same joyful response. Hugs! 🥰

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          1. E.A. Wickham Avatar
            E.A. Wickham

            💕

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  14. Wakinguponthewrongsideof Avatar
    Wakinguponthewrongsideof

    34 years? Nooooooooo

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thanks for joining me in that same feeling — whaaaa? LOL! 🤣

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  15. Awakening Wonders Avatar
    Awakening Wonders

    I must agree with you that music and this song is a sweet ‘magic mood booster’! 😊

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thank you, Mary. I’m so glad you enjoyed it, too. xo! 🥰

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  16. Edward Ortiz Avatar
    Edward Ortiz

    34 years, my goodness. Jack Black is awesome.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Isn’t he though? And I love that we both posted some classic, fab music this morning, Edward. A great combo! 😎

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      1. Edward Ortiz Avatar
        Edward Ortiz

        Absolutely! More is better.

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          🥰🥰🥰

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  17. Nancy Avatar
    Nancy

    That song! And they were remarkable! Thank you!
    Oh yes, the Venn diagram was cool too.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Such talent…in so many ways. I’m always amazed by those who can parody other artists so well. And yes — thanks for chuckling with me about the silly Venn diagram. xo, Nancy! 🥰

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  18. drgeraldstein Avatar
    drgeraldstein

    Glad you like it. You might take a crack at the finale of Mahler’s Symphony #3, to which he gave the subtitle, “What Love Tells Me.” Purely instrumental, it uses a tune from a Beethoven quartet that was also used in my favorite song, “I’ll Be Seeing You.”

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Thank you for that! “I’ll Be Seeing You” is a sentimental favorite…my in-laws special song and the last time they danced to it was at their 50th Anniversary party not long before my father-in-law passed away. I had no idea of the Mahler or Beethoven connections. My mom-in-law was classically trained in piano. I bet she knew! Thank you, Dr. Stein. 🥰

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  19. beth Avatar
    beth

    love the venn and the song, i haven’t heard that ih a very long time

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      You are so sweet! Thanks, Beth. Xo! 🥰

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  20. Ab Avatar
    Ab

    This is a classic and lovely cover by Black and Fallon (hard to take it seriously with the wigs on though haha!). The venn diagram speaks truth!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      I know! The wigs and some of their expressions…amazing that they could keep their composure to sing so well! 😜 Love that you love a good “Venn” moment, too! 🥰

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  21. Ally Bean Avatar
    Ally Bean

    I’ve never seen the JB and JF cover of Extreme and it is pretty darned spot on to the original. Thanks for the link. I haven’t heard that song in years.

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      You’re welcome, Ally! Thanks for checking it out. 🥰😎🥰

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  22. Michelle (Boomer Eco Crusader) Avatar
    Michelle (Boomer Eco Crusader)

    I do love that song but I had never seen this video before. Jimmy Fallon’s musical talent is underrated in my opinion. The two guys with the lighters cracked me up!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      I agree!! On all counts! 🥰😎🥰

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  23. kegarland Avatar
    kegarland

    This is precious. I love Jack Black and Jimmy Fallon.

    Fun Fact: School of Rock was one of my favorite movies ❤

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Oh my…another fun bit of common ground between us! Me, too – me, too! xo, Kath! 🥰

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  24. ParentingIsFunny Avatar
    ParentingIsFunny

    Very funny Venn diagram! Great song rendition. What happened to Jack Black? Miss that guy!

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Me, too! I could use more Jack Black in my life. Xo! 🥰

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  25. ParentingIsFunny Avatar
    ParentingIsFunny

    I had to go back and forth between that version and the original just to truly appreciate the genius of the Fallon/Black version. 🙂

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      Love you, Betsy! I did the same thing. So good! Xo! ❤️

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      1. ParentingIsFunny Avatar
        ParentingIsFunny

        Appreciated so much more that way. 🙂

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        1. Victoria Avatar
          Victoria

          🥰❤️🥰

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  26. raisingjessstory Avatar
    raisingjessstory

    Also, circle my notes (old school)- too many circles!!!! And listening to more than words while writing you… XOV

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    1. Victoria Avatar
      Victoria

      LOVE IT! xo! 🥰❤️🥰

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