Banana Pancakes by Jack Johnson -- Daily Anthem

Banana Pancakes by Jack Johnson is one of those songs that makes me smile from the inside out. It reminds me of "the comfort of love."

This Too Shall Pass by OK Go --Daily Anthem

This is a great video and a wonderful song for a daily anthem. You have to listen to the song separately from the video to really appreciate the words --In my case, I get too caught up in the coolness of the video to pay attention to both at the same time.

I Gotta Feeling Black-eyed Peas - Daily Anthem

The kids and I love to dance to this song. Also, while I'm humming it in my head, I can change the words to "Today's going to be a good day." As far as anthems go - Perfect!

Impossible from The Open Letters -Daily Anthem

I just heard this catchy tune from the newly formed group, The Open Letters. Check them out on Facebook and MySpace, too. I also like their song, Stupid but Strong, which you can hear there.

Sean Hayes- When We Fall In -Daily Anthem

I've been following the work of Sean Hayes since I saw him last year on Pandora. I was inspired by his song "Alabama Chicken" and the soulful sound of his voice. I think his spot as a Pandora Featured Artist has served him well. Here is his fancy new video "When We Fall In."

A little boogie woogie, everyday --Daily Anthem

The kids and I like to start our mornings with the "Move It, Move It" song. I think I can add this Jerry Lee Lewis song to the morning wake-up routine. I heard it on NPR while I was driving home from the library and it made me want to get out of the car and dance in the street. You also have to know that Paul and I love to swing!

I do my little boogie woogie everyday.

A Daily Anthem

I think part of getting through the Ph.D. "thing" is getting into the correct mindset. Having a mantra last semester really helped me with this. For my mantra, I pictured the WWII poster of the woman rolling up her sleeves. Yes, "we can do it" became really important to me. This semester, in addition to a mantra, I've decided a daily anthem will be helpful.

You can help. What are your favorite anthems? You know, the songs that put a smile on your face and a spring in your step. Songs that stick with you, which you can continue to "play" in your head as you go through your day.

My first anthem is from Rare Earth - I Just Want to Celebrate. Many thanks to Patsy and Randolph for reintroducing me to the song.