In the history of song writing, those three words- I LOVE YOU- have been in more songs than any phrase by ten- fold.
I set out to write this song by trying to find a new slant on this overused phrase. What about I Love You could possibly be new and not the trite cliche.
I have never liked traveling very much. I am a creature of habit and the thought of all the components of travel- the trip to the airport, waiting endlessly at the airport (and all the delays), the airplane ride itself- the lines at the car rentals, etc.
Most of us are anchored to a certain life-style that keeps us grounded in our day- to- day activities. Career, school, running a household – we robotically exist- a product of our daily ruts.
You never know what word or phrase will be the magic one(s) that may set off a verbal or physical storm.
I have two dear friends in the community I live in. One is from Staten Island, New York ( as is my wife), and her spouse is a native of South Africa.
The latest sports craze that is worldwide is a game called Pickleball. It is possible that it was named after its inventor’s dog- but at any rate it is like a cross between Tennis and Ping Pong. Pickleball is great exercise and a good way to make new friends and even go out on a date.