Everyday America

We went to see a concert the other night here in Battle Creek - Sugarland was the main event, with Little Big Town and Jake Owens opening. If you haven't heard of them, they are all country bands. :) Sugarland put on an amazing show - a lot of energy, wonderful set, wonderful songs.

One of Sugarland's songs that I have heard sooooo many times on the radio, got me thinking for the first time "Everyday America." Jennifer Nettles (Sugarland) said "How many of you think I have a pretty cool life?" .....here's the lyrics to the chorus:

Oh, whoa, everybody's dreaming big
Oh, whoa, but everybody's just getting by
That's how it goes in everyday America
A little town and a great big life

It's a song about people..... people that didn't have everything or just didn't have everything go their way - nevertheless, they kept dreaming.... it's a song about everyday America.

I found it suiting in light of the recent events (Omaha Shootings at Von Maur) and the not-so-recent events - seems like every 10 months or less someone does something that we never could have fathomed here in America.

Here is a list of people that have problems (of some sort) in America: celebrities, president's, athletes, nobel peace prize winners, husbands, wives, moms, dads, kids, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, etc.... you get the picture .... EVERBODY'S JUST GETTING BY at some point in their journey.

Stop the shooting madness, being famous in Hell won't get you too far.

Tagged to be Random

My friend Heather has tagged me to post 8 RANDOM things about myself. We'll see what I can come up with:

1. I hate money - holding it that is.... bills or coins it doesn't matter. It is icky. Probably because I'm a slight germ-phobe. Plus it makes your hand smell - especially the coins.

2. When I brush my teeth if I don't brush my tongue and gag a little bit from the toothpaste, I don't feel like I've really done a thorough job of brushing.

3. I really want to find time to take guitar lessons - my dad got be a guitar a few years ago, and I still can't play a single song, but I pretend to sometimes. :)

4. If I could have one arcade game in my house, it would be "Dance Revolution" and I would play it everyday.

5. I passed the written & physical exam to be a Firefighter.

6. I once served as a juror on a murder trial.

7. If I could pick any career in the world, I would be a real-life Charlie's Angel.

8. I really love to sing karaoke.....even though it is often off-key. After all, if it sounded perfect than I wouldn't be singing karaoke.

Happy Birthday to my Mom!!

Today is my mom's birthday.... she was born in '51, so you can do the math!! She is still as beautiful as ever, and has been mistaken for my older sister at times.

My birthday was last weekend - and so when her birthday comes a week later I wonder if I was her best birthday gift back in 1978. I'm thinking - yes, and I mean that in a completely unpretentious way. Just interesting to think about....Children change your lives forever, at least that is what I've heard. (We only have a dog, although he thinks he is our main reason for living)

...I'm so thankful for the one that God did send, to be my mother - to be my friend. :)

Oh The Weather Outside is Frightful....

Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow....

Well, we had our first snow of the season today!! It is a bittery, cold & windy day here in Michigan. And, now it is it time to start singing, shopping, and celebrating the holidays that are on their way. I love Thanksgiving, I love Christmas - and I love all of the food. :)

Our neighbors have long thin sticks all along their yards bordering the road.... apparently the snow plows have a tendency to plow over the grass, or worse the sprinkler heads.

Snickers has never been so delighted for the last 5 months... he absolutely loves the winter weather...and he will be joyous when the snow arrives....must be nice to have a winter coat permanently attached throughout the winter.

We were delightful for the time change and the extra hour of sleep. Monday morning on the news the traffic report listed numerous deer/vehicle collisions. Dave mentioned that the deer must have forgotten to set their clocks back!! Woops!! The deer here are quite friendly, and do not seem to mind human presence.... I hope the coyote feel differently. I awoke a couple of weeks ago to coyote howling - they seemed to be right behind our house!

Well - that is all for now.......... watch out for "Jack Frost nipping at your nose..."