I don't listen to country music much (really, I don't listen to much music at all) but I was driving down the road today hoping to get some errands accomplished (things purchased) at Target... Then this song came on the radio that started something like, "I got some rice cooking in the microwave...." Then, the song goes on to extoll the virtues of being alive. This is why, when I listen to it, I love country music. It is has a way with the mundane when it is not crooning about lovin' and losin'....

I forgot to finish the story. I abandoned my good shopping intentions and went to the liquor store and bought some cigars and then I went to a bar and had some booze. Something about that guy being so happy about his rice...

Later, I fell asleep at an ice skating rink.