Typically, I don't seek out Christmas music, even during this time of year. It's not that I mind it, but it's a far cry from my usual favorites like Jimi and AC/DC. However, they have started playing holiday tunes over the speakers at work, and I must say I am enjoying it.
This could easily be due to the fact that the typical musical experience here is a delicious blend of soft rock, contemporary, and other "sleeper" music. To each his own, but, again, not exactly Angus Young (of AC/DC fame) ripping a face-melting solo on his Gibson. The holiday music is a welcome addition to my workday. Everyone seems to be in a good mood today as well. This is due to a few reasons, I believe.
First of all, today is Friday: enough said.
Second of all, it has been snowing heavily today. In typical Houston fashion, the snow only collects in small amounts on cars, and the landscaping is brandishing a palyful dusting of it as well. I keep seeing people standing by the window just watching in a kind of quiet wonder that strikes me as almost childlike. People are captivated by these little white flakes fluttering around.
I think it was Issac Newton who coined the phrase pairing an action with it's equal but opposite reaction wasn't it? I have no idea, it holds ture today also. As people casually stop by the window for a glance at the seldom-seen sight outside, others are uninterested, and they mill about as they would on any other day. I spoke with one of them while making copies, and he mentioned that Chicago was his home, and he had seen a great deal more snow than this. he commented on how crazy Houstonians get with extreme weather. I agree. The first rain afer a prolonged drought, snow, or any other non-typical weather situation causes Houstonians to act like crazy people, and they lose the ability to operate vehicles. I love my city.
Anyway, that was my ramble for today. Have a good one out there, and stay warm.
Tunes to experience:
Rolling Stones - Midnight Rambler (from Get Yer Ya Ya's Out)
Robert Earl Keen - Merry Christmas from the Family
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Yes, it's a childlike wonder. Caught myself doing it. Much more interesting than creating a set up memo about the week ahead.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to be childlike now and then.