That ain't no way to treat a lady.

I almost turned this song off I was so annoyed by all the tropes - then I started listening to the actual words. I am sorry, but this is currently my favorite song. Give it at least 3 minutes.

 I am so freaking sick of Country music! My how an overwhelming wave of dumbass lyrics and frat-themes have managed to completely turn me off to one of my favorite things.  "Conway and George Strait never did it that way" - that about sums it up.  That being said, I still keep listening, just waiting for that sparse melody that's about something more than getting a girls name, a tailgate, or a good night.

Tell me a story like you used to. Use real words.

 

As an addendum to this message:  I still love Miranda.
Have since Uncle Billy handed me her first album. :)

The sun is soaking into my skin and I can't help but crave a little country, some cut offs, sweet tea and a long flat drive. I'd thought perhaps I was over country music, maybe it had all gone flat - thought maybe Beau had gotten to my music taste, drugged me with a distaste.

Nope.

That loves still going strong, it was just waiting for a warm ray and a new worthwhile song to make my foot start swinging.

And I'll win Beau over, if it's the last thing I do.  The man's from Boise and loves a cold bud light, mountain biking and girls who bake him homemade pies.  But he hates country and called the first ball cap I saw him wear a "costume."  This guy.  All I can do is continue to spam his Spotify inbox.  :)

I'm itch'n for the 75 degree weekend - 7 hours and counting.

Smiling like an idiot... pretty sure it's obvious I'm not just staring at Excel spreadsheets right now. 

Why, you ask?  Because I'm going to see Easton Corbin in concert!  Thank you guys!! That was actually a really fun way to win tickets - or to help Erik win tickets.... who officially just invited me to go with him.  Woot! Woot!

I'm a country fan - this is no surprise to any of you (I don't think).  I've posted about George Strait enough times to convince you all.  Well, there's another artist I really enjoy, largely because he sounds a lot like a young Strait and has the old-country class and sound that I love.  Easton Corbin is in town and I found out (well, Erik found out and told me) that you can't buy tickets to the show - you can only win them through KMPS.  So begins our challenge to win tickets -  apparently we need 20 people to "like" our comments (this morning!) on the KMPS Facebook page to even qualify for the drawing.... go ahead, follow the link and be a pal.  ;)  I think you have to like the KMPS page before it will even allow you to like our comments.... : /  You could always unlike tomorrow. ;)

STRIKE ALL THAT - I misunderstood.  Erik cut a deal - if he gets 20 people to "like" his comment- KMPS will give him tickets. :)  Not just put him in the drawing.  So here's what you do.  Go to their page - like it - and then click on the "Everyone" in the upper right so you can see his comment/ deal... and like it... or you can just post on their wall that you're voting for Erik. :)

Since Erik and I already cut a deal... I'm already invested in him winning... sooooo.... I too would greatly appreciate you voting for him. So  

 VOTE FOR ERIK.

Listening to the "Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette" Pandora Station.  Oh yes, this is happening. 

Life really is in the details.  Every day I walk through 'the tunnel' two or three times.  And it's always a highlight to hear what they're playing.  This morning, it was Dolly, and it gave me such an unexpected joy I decided to make her my morning soundtrack. :)