Music to drive by

Sometimes the radio has the perfect song to match a mood. (That would be a good name for a company – “Match-a-Mood.” Could be a restaurant? “What are you in the mood for tonight?” asks your spouse. “I don’t know. Let’s call “Match-a-Mood.” Let someone else choose your mood!)

I was feeling the weight of the world this morning at approximately 7:15 – well maybe just the weight of my jacket. It should be warmer and it isn’t. I was chilled and had a heavier-than-summer coat on this morning. Well, U2 pipes up on the radio with “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For.” Heck. If Bono hasn’t found it yet, I guess I’m doing okay!

So, I attempted to find what I needed at the grocery store on my big adventure. However, I erred and went to the newer store, with which I am most unfamiliar. (Although they do tempt you with the clothing aisle – and sometimes you do think, “Hey, I need a new shirt!”). Bypassing the temptation, I spent an inordinate amount of time looking for my cereal of choice, as well as the candy I was hoping to take to a friend. Neither one could be discovered. Then, I recalled the other song on the radio and used it as my inspiration. Snow Patrol, “Don’t Give In.” The lyrics are, “Don’t give in, don’t you dare quit so easy.” I went back to the aisles in question. Sigh. I was forced to get a different cereal and bag of candy. Apparently they have replaced my favorites there with clothing! Sometimes the adventure is mighty and sometimes just mighty small.