Red Writes.....

I'm sitting here thinking... thinking... thinking. I've thumbed through all my notebooks that I can find thinking perhaps I will post an old poem. Nope- nothing I feel like sharing for some reason. Think think think.... listen to music... sing along... think think think. Change music. Think some more. Sing along.

I've got it! I just need to turn the music off. Then I will be able to concentrate.

But wait... I love this song.

Listen to music. Stare at blank screen. Stare at blank screen some more. Start to think about what to write...sing along to music.

It's worse than reality tv... what's coming up next??? Don't turn it off before you see what's next... wouldn't want to miss anything good right?

Then my husband says to me... "What music is that? Is that playing on AOL?' I say, 'No, it's my Playlist.' He says, 'Go to BBC Imusic" (or something along those lines) He says, "They have 80's, World... you name it. All kinds of stuff. You will find something new.' I say, "But dear... I don't want anything 'new'. I like what's on my play list. That is why it is on my playlist.' He says, 'Don't you like to listen to new stuff?'

"No."

'No?'

'No."

"You don't like to just listen to learn about new music you might like?'

I say, 'I'm not adverse to new music, but when I like something... I kind of want to hear it. I search out an artist or a song that I like and read all the lyrics on the albums, listen to clips, etc. I have plenty 'new' exposure. I watch videos. I exchange CD's with family... but I like what I like and don't see the need to waste very much of my time LOOKING for what I MIGHT like. Simple.'

Seems pretty logical to me. But apparently I'm a bit simplistic for his sophisticated music repertoire.

Am I wrong for only wanting to spend my music listening time on the good stuff? How do you feel about the exploration of music vs. the old faithful, memorable and sentimental favorites?

It's all part of the reason why he hates taking me to Subway. I order a tuna sandwich every time. And I savor how wonderful it is, every time. We go to a restaurant- I order a Patty Melt. I always enjoy my dinner. The same can't always be said for him. We order Pizza- he gets all kinds of toppings trying to build up on the flavors and get the most out of it. He even asks for it to be heavy on the pizza sauce. I order a very basic type- no Sausage, no Salami, no Pineapple, no Tomato, no Green Pepper. You know... just ground beef, maybe pepperoni, onion, olive, mushroom, maybe Jalapeño. It's pretty much the same every time, and EVERYONE'S favorite everytime too. Where as, he is the only one who eats his(as well as mine). I always enjoy mine. Now I ask you... who is smarter?

Which makes most sense? New and unusual- but also unproven- or - faithful standby that always gives enjoyment?

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