Zoey

Have you watched “Zoey‘s Extraordinary Playlist,” on NBC Sunday evenings? Ha! I lived Miss Zoey today.

Zoey is a young woman (okay, I’m not living that part) who can hear and see people singing and dancing their thoughts and feelings – but no one else sees or hears them. Once she is privy to those inmost thoughts and feelings of co-workers, parents, friends – via music – the person returns to normal and no one else has experienced the singing and dancing.

I’m pretty sure I share Zoey’s frustration at having this amazing ability. Today Fr. David gave a homily addressing the temptations of Christ by Satan. One point he made was about “not giving up” when temptation strikes, not giving in. All I could hear as he was delivering the homily was Tom Petty singing, “I Won’t Back Down.” The entire 9 am choir was behind me as I accompanied at the piano. Lots of clapping and lyrics, “I will stand my ground, and I won’t back down.” I could see and hear the whole thing.

Perhaps the person who dreamed up the show was listening to a homily when the idea was conceived? It’s a fun show. I’m looking forward to the next episode – and homily!