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Pull up a chair, get your cup of tea, coffee, or other favorite morning beverage and join us for a neighborly start to the day ahead.
Everyone needs someone, everyone needs and deserves happiness. These few song selections tell the story of my day, today. That is, if you decipher the hidden code in this story.
This is where the story began, long ago:
The road trip came years later. Here are some MOT type photos.
Music played a big part in this story, so here are some of the more important events set to music.
Where the rest of my life begins today:
This is an open thread. Get your favorite cup of brew and pull up a chair.
Who (or what) is on your mind this morning?