as I was listening to music today, I realized the CD that introduced me to those songs has been in my car for years, now.
I mean, others have come and gone. Plenty have been in and out. Many times my favorite albums...
This one just seems to be necessary, at least in presence, for while I am on the road.
I think the only times it has ever been briefly removed was while cleaning or in the shop.
... and although a lot of time my phone plays jukebox, that disc has had a lot of airtime and stays close to the CD player (if it is not already residing within it).
In dire need of a new one, it's worn beyond belief; a lot of tracks won't play completely through without skipping.
I've found myself reaching out for it on no particular day, no particular time , but in any atmosphere I am inhabiting.
Even during some gloomy times, it's been able to whisper reasons for me to keep my head up.
So, uh... thanks for that.
