Scent or Sound

It is said that scent has the strongest memories related to it. However, I would like to counter that with a word from the Sound department. I am sitting here listening to whatever is playing on the radio. I have heard Men at Work--Be Good Johnny, Rick Springfield--Jessie's Girl, and now the Walk this Way by RUN DMC & Aerosmith. These songs return me to a time and a place that belongs in yesterday. I can still remember my first Record--> Cheap Trick. I won it in a music contest at my school. I remember the Men at Work cassette and finally seeing a video with Steven Tyler in it. These all bring a flood of memories back. I cannot tell you how awesome it is.
Sure their are some scents I will never forget. Grandma's laundry scent--each time you would pick up a towel and smell that scent. Maybe it is smell of your mom's purfume, or even worse your dad's cologne. Man dad had some real Old Spice moments. I remember them all. Yet the music seems to connect with me even more. I can remember those one hit wonders that screached out some awesome power ballads. I remember how I associated emotions with those songs. I also remember associating relationships with certain songs. I cannot listen to "We Built This City" without remembering Debbie. She loved to play that song over and over again. My mother always listened to Charlie Pride, My dad listened to Roy Clark Live, My sister wore out her Stairway to Heaven album. My Brother Tom listened to the Cars and Billy Joel.
Their tastes have changed over the years. At least my families has, I hope Debbie's has also. Still, I remember them everytime I hear a certain song. Right now the song "Tricky" is playing. My brother Tim thought this rocked for such a long time. Tim has moved through many different sounds. Still, we can put together songs, people and emotions. Sure scent can do that, but I have more memories with music than I do with scent.
Sounds--family, friends, and more all come rolled up with that song on the radio.
In Christ,
Joe

Life moves so fast

It is May already. Things have really been busy. The schedule for May does not seem to slow down much. The exciting thing is our daughter is so much fun. She definitely is headed into the terrible two's. Meaning she is searching out her boundaries. She still does not say many words so we are left to guessing what exactly she is grunting or crying for. However, I cannot tell you how wonderful it is to see her moving on to the next part of her life. God is amazing. The child He has entrusted to us is so cute. I know I am a proud father, but she just makes so many people smile. Her laugh, her joy, her overwhelming love for others is incredible.
I wish I could take credit for it, but that would be a lie. I know that Rachel and I do our best, but she goes way beyond us. We are not that awesome. Well, Rachel is. She truly overwhelms us with her personality. It amazes me how such a little one can make so many people smile.
Well, back to my original thought. Life moves fast. She used to be so stationary. You could guarantee where she would be if you left the room. Now, you have to put a boundary around her every where you go. She will move through any crack or crevice that is left for her to squeeze through. My personal favorite is when she starts through an area like a chair and the wall, and then gets stuck. She will wine until we move the chair so she can get by. No turning back. Always moving forward is her motto.
I look forward to tomorrow. I look forward to seeing how she will be different. Life moves so fast.

Random thoughts for today.
--I am amazed at how Carissa knows how to pick up the blanket when she is ready for a nap.
--Adult nap time should be a part of everyone's day.
--The words "High fructose corn syrup" just plain sounds good.
--You can always tell if something is bad for your body, if you stop eating or drinking it, does your body go through withdrawal. Then it is bad. Caffiene--bad, too much sugar--bad, candy--bad, Nyquil--bad, healthy food--no withdrawal symptoms, hmm. Further investigation is necessary.
--Why can't school be longer in the winter, shorter in the spring, and never during the summer.