Suedehead

On Saturday morning, my wife and I took our son to a music class. The basic purpose of the class, of course, was to encourage parents to involve their children with music. In explaining the benefits of music on the developing brain, the teacher told the story of how she distinctly remembers her parents signing songs they remembered from their youth – and signing with a passion that had clearly left an impression.

Her story rang true.

It has always been easy to get lost in the right song. Even in the midst of a crazy busy week, packing for the latest business trip, the right song can take you back to a January 24th now nine years gone. The right song can take you back to the night you knew she loved you, too.

You had to sneak in to my room, just to read my diary...