Paolo Nutini's song, "New Shoes,"

played on my car radio the other day. It was just what the doctor

ordered: driving the open road, singing to my heart's content with the

windows down.

Can life get any better than this? I submit that it cannot!

However, four hours earlier, my day was ... well, let's just say

it's what Daniel Powter calls a Bad Day. Too many thoughts weighed

heavily on my mind; burdened with projects needing to get done, and

dealing with life's expectations.

On top of all that, a friend called me up just to say he heard a song that reminded him of me — "Desperado" by The Eagles.

Thanks! I needed a reminder. (sarcasm intended)

Despite feeling sorry for myself, the radio provided musical

medicine that helped rebuild the sense of optimism that had previously

left me.

It's obvious that music runs deep in my blood, and that I have an

affinity toward it. Music reverberates deep within the soul and is a

powerful instigator of emotion.

We all experience different songs throughout life. Sometimes all we need is to sing to a good song — just let it all out.

Now, if you don't mind, I've gotta get back to singing in my car ...

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"Life is a highway; I want to ride it..."

Don Osmond, son of Donny and Debbie Osmond, is a public relations

professional. His blog,"DonSense," appears on deseretnews.com on

Fridays.

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