Today I am thankful for.....

My friends and family who allow me to be a straight line is a world of squiggles.

Music Monday: Shake It Out

I am in a terrible musical rut.

Nothing even sounds remotely interesting which is not good. It makes for very long and boring days at my desk when I listen to the same playlist and albums on Spotify over and over and over and over.

One of those albums that has been on a pretty constant rotation since it's release is Ceremonials from Florence & The Machine. I'm not totally sure how I feel about the album as a whole. But, Florence Welch has one hell of a voice and thank to its lyrics the current single, Shake it Out has found it a permanent spot on my list of favorite songs.

Music Monday: Say

Last week I sent to see one of my favorite authors speak and during the Q&A session someone asked him the following question:

"Who is your favorite band and why?"

His answer to "who" was pretty straight forward--KISS. The answer to "why" was a little more complicated. He gave a pretty elaborate answer about what aspects of the band he thought were interesting (their music, their message, presentation, etc.) but ended with "When it really comes down to it, I just really like them."

Not surprisingly, there was a collect giggle that came from the audience after what was the most honest answer I think I have ever heard given by someone when asked that question.

So, for today installment of Music Monday I'm taking his lead and going with a song by a guy that I like for no other reason than I like him and I like this song::

Wrapped Up in my Head Again

• It is entirely possible to spend a very short amount of time with someone and feel like your whole consciousness has shifted.
• At times I think the idea of things is better than the actual item itself. 
• I am finally at peace with my past.
• I've also come to terms with the idea that the perception people have of me may not be anywhere near the truth and that it's not responsibility to change that.
• It's a tricky balance between doing what makes you happy and doing what you want to do. They are not mutually exclusive.

Jason Reeve-Photographs and Memories

I think I've listened to this song about a dozen times this past weekend.