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The Grand Ole Opry
My parents and I went to the Opry on Friday night at the Ryman. It was a first time for all of us. We showed up early to tour the auditorium, and this cute little old man who had more … Continue reading
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The Rules
I was eating dinner with a friend earlier this week. The subject of the evening was, as usual, men. MEN. UGH. The biggest lament, though, was all the social standards that we feel like we need to adhere to. For … Continue reading
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The Broken Road
On my way to work this morning, already fighting tears as best I could, some divine sort of intervention happened and Rascal Flatt’s “Bless the Broken Road” started playing. There was no fighting the tears anymore. I set out on … Continue reading
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The Perks of Living In Nashville
LADY ANTEBELLUM SIGHTING! LADY ANTEBELLUM SIGHTING! On my way from the parking garage to my office this morning, I walked right past Charles Kelly. Like, we were less three feet from each other. I watched him step into an unassuming … Continue reading
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The Song
I’ve been trying for over a week to record the most perfect version of “When I Fall In Love” ever. It has nothing to do with actual recording quality because if you could see my set up you’d know it … Continue reading
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The Singer
It’s pretty killer when you meet a band who’s in town from California on tour in line for an open mic at the Bluebird Cafe, which, if you’re unaware, is famous and a big deal, and after having sat through … Continue reading
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The Happy Distraction
Do you ever walk into a room to do something simple like, I don’t know, say get dressed, and get completely distracted by the ukulele laying next to the bed? And then an hour and a half later you’ve sung … Continue reading
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The First Time
October 29. The date alone guarantees that no matter what happens between us and no matter what becomes of us, I will always remember the night I met him. October 29. Important things happen on that day. I pulled my … Continue reading
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The Grape Tree
The other day, at the grocery store, I mistakenly picked up a bag of grapes with seeds. I rarely pay attention to the grapes I’m buying, other than to make sure they’re in good shape and are reasonably priced. I … Continue reading
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The Music
He switched the music over from the Radiohead CD spinning in the CD player to a Doris Day record under a needle. “This is probably more your thing,” he said nonchalantly as he disappeared back into the other room. I … Continue reading
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