Day 3 - 319 -- Two Story Day

Today is a two story day. The first began when I heard on the morning news that it was Diabetes Day. That left my head momentarily until I complimented a young woman at work on her great navy top and lighter blue sweater. Her reply was a simple thank you and a note that it was Diabetes Day. Without that tidbit of knowledge, I had worn navy blue today, too.  We laughed and she then noted that she was all blue today "but in a good way." That, too, made me smile.

Second story occurred when I left the office. It was dark and I had hoped to leave before sunset to get the groceries and then be home for a usual supper hour. Needless to say, that didn't happen. Walking across the parking lot, I found the first star but no moon. I watched the sky as I drove in different directions on the way to the store. No moon in any direction. I had thought there was cloud but the star told me otherwise. As I got to the  store parking lot, it dawned on my that the moon may not have risen yet. It had been rising earlier in the evening last week, but it was later last night -- we did change time last weekend. So -- I got groceries and when I returned to the car with the bags, there it was that big, bright moon -- not lost after all.

A song entered my mind when working through the two highlights of the day. Each made me smile. So -- two stories means two songs. The first is a country song from a singer with one of the great voices and a most excellent smile. The second is from a singer-songwriter that is featured here often -- a wonderful voice and great poet. The country-calypso rhythms of this one add interest. Big warning here -- please click the video and then reduce the screen so you can just listen to this great song. The video is just silly and somewhat disturbing. Sorry -- but I found no others online that were easily accessible. I truly apologize for this video -- but not the song. Enjoy!

Am I blue? -- George Strait

 Over the Rio Grande -- Michael Nesmith