In the back of our minds, deep in our hearts, we all have a place that we think perfect, a sort of paradise where it would be delightful to live.
For me, one of those places is the country -- far out in the country and surrounded by meadows and trees, with plenty of space for animals to graze and children to play.
Yes, #Finland is a wonderful #country. I left my prescription sunglasses in the housing company's yard yesterday and they were waiting for me there. ♥️😍🙏 No one took or damaged them. #suomimastodon#today#honesty
There was plenty of food and plenty of time, so there was no need to push one another aside (is that ever, really, the right thing to do?) nor take giant, hasty mouthfuls and gulp them down.
So they sociably grazed, enjoying the day, the surroundings, and the companionship of one another.
New Johnny Cash album coming out next month, it's based on these unreleased demos he did in 1993. Apparently they kept his vocal and guitar and some guys that used to play with him filled in the rest. It sounds GOOD, man.
It did not stumble and rush through its space, this quiet stream. Rather, it literally flowed with the landscape, and when it encountered barriers, it either went around them or kept nudging, pushing, and bumping against them until it found a way through.
While we're in this #country#Americana vein, we need to stop and appreciate the songwriting and guitar playing of Nanci Griffith. This one is in a CRAZY non-standard open tuning. Just try and figure out how to finger-pick this one, I dare you.
I found out today that Jelly Roll and T-Pain covered the Toby Keith classic "Should've Been a Cowboy" and I don't know if I'll be the same. https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0D2PFHFNW
Sadly, it's an Amazon Music exclusive, so no other options on how to stream it.
Country living serves me well
The big city offers many thrills
But nothing like a warm breeze
Whispering through the pines
Cows serenading each other
Across lush green pastures
An expansive bright blue sky
Caressing a graceful swallow tail
The fragrance of the wisteria
A joy like no other