7.1.08

Locked out... again

Soooo... I wake up this morning at 4:30 in the morn, get dressed and make my way downstairs for a bowl of cereal before heading off to the grind (lousy pun). I kick back in the sofa and summon my old pal pbs for some stimulating conversation while I enjoy my honey crunch 'n' oats and what to my wondering eyes should appear but the familiar face of Mister Neil Finn and the reincarnation of Crowded House performing "Italian Plastic" on Austin City Limits. My goodness, I thought I would squeal like a school girl. Yessir, this day was beginning quite well considering I had an appointment with the dentist waiting for me later in the day.

Well, the day was progressing rather uneventfully until I made my way back home from the dentist's office. I had the car window down and the radio up loud as I flashed my deep-cleaned pearly whites at other unsuspecting motorists. I gotta say, I was feeling pretty alright. I decided to make a quick stop at the library to browse the music catalog for any new additions. I pulled in to the library's parking lot and spied a front row parking space giving me that come hither glance. I couldn't resist. Stepping out of my car, I began removing my long sleeve shirt to keep cool during this unseasonably warm january morning. Then, as instinctual as taking my next breath, I tapped the automatic lock and shut the door... behind my car keys. Immediately, I realized what I had done. After all, locking keys in cars has become a regular occurrence with me recently. I began attempting to call possible family and friends who I didn't think would be too put out if they could swing by and help in my time of need and idiocy. Long story slightly longer, I ventured a block away to Target where I sat down in the store's 'Tarbucks' with an americano and enjoyed reading the prologue of Steve Martin's new memoir which I did not purchase. Soon after, my baby brother graciously gave me a ride home to retrieve a spare key. Thanks jere!

Welp! I started the day with Crowded House and now I pass on a couple appropriate tunes to you the home viewer. Hopefully, we've all learned a little something about ourselves. I know I have. Enjoy!