SIMPLY THE BEST

Sometimes it’s the smallest or simplest thing that can make me happy.

I, like everyone else, feel the stresses of the upcoming holidays . . .

The shopping . . .

The Christmas cards . . .

The decorating . . .

The baking . . .

The holiday get-togethers . . .

The wrapping . . .

The cleaning . . .

And if doing all of the above wasn’t stressful enough . . .

Just thinking about all of the above can be stressful too.

So, as I’m driving around town to all the stores . . .

I appreciate the radio station that plays Christmas music 24/7.

I can always count on a good song to make me feel good.

Some more than others.

Sorry, I still can’t get in the swing of Elvis’ “Blue Christmas.”

Or, “I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas” sung by that strange sounding little girl.
I love anything by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Mannheim Steamroller.

And I never get tired of hearing Paul McCartney’s “Wonderful Christmastime.”

But my most favorite one of all . . .

Is Bruce Springsteen’s  “Santa Clause Is Coming To Town.”

And it's not even the music or lyrics that I'm listening for.

It’s Bruce’s laughter at the end . . .

That spontaneous outburst that he tries to contain.

It's just so real!

And even though his little outburst of laughter only lasts a few seconds.

Those few seconds . . .

Make me smile . . .

Every time.

 :)

Always Em-Musing