Seriousness Alert

Warning: It is 2011 and I have run out of witty repartee. Nothing amusing happened at work today (Unless you count me losing my appetite when a 50-something year old discussed her thong rash during lunch--sorry if you haven't eaten yet and have subsequently lost your appetite as well. I felt the need to share the disturbing mental image this conveyed). Anyway, my point was yesterday was a bit of a gloomy day and today was a boring one. So I thought I'd share something a little more on the serious side of things. I am currently in love with the country group Lady Antebellum. I have downloaded both of their albums in the last 36 hours and listened to them on repeat as much as possible. I love a band or group that has more than one lead singer. Especially when their voices are unique and blend so seamlessly. Little Big Town is another favorite (also from the country genre--sorry!). But back to Lady A. I have been obsessed with their song 'Need You Now' since I first heard it, so I decided to take a chance on the album. If you believe me about nothing else listen to their song 'Hello World.' Actually, use the link and watch the music video. I saw the video before I heard the song and while I might have otherwise passed it over the video resonated with me. I have listened to the song no less than ten times in the last day and I swear to you I got chills every time. And I promise, I don't get chills very often. In fact, I am usually very emotionally withdrawn. Watch it. You'll like it. Or maybe you'll hate it, but you have to admit the message is pretty powerful. Give it a listen or two. In a world where we are bogged down by technology and responsibility and the need to constantly go, go, go it's easy to forget the little things. The important things. The reason we are here. I've forgotten recently too.

Every day I drive by a little white church
It’s got these little white crosses
Like angels in the yard
Maybe I should stop on in, say a prayer
Maybe talk to God like he is there
Oh, I know he’s there...
And I see a light, a little grace, a little faith unfurls
Well hello world

Okay, enough of the deep stuff. It's not like me. Next time I'll be cheerier. I promise.