Dust to Dust...

I think everyone (but mainly women) need a good cry every now and then. Not necessarily even a sad cry, but just an emotional one.  I know that I certainly have them from time to time and they always feel like such a release.  It feels like since college, life has been on the fast-track, which often leaves little time to stop and reflect on the days, months, or even years at times.

My dad has been in the hospital twice in the past week with a mystery illness.  On Friday, I spent the night at the hospital, where be both got little to no sleep. I was off at the crack of dawn to get us coffee at Starbucks, and spotted the new 'The Civil Wars' album there. I'd heard good things about it, so I decided to get it and popped it into my CD player on the way out.  When I got to 'Dust to Dust', the floodgate of tears opened up. Blame it on the jet lag, the worrying about my dad, the lack of sleep -- this song spoke to my soul. It's incredibly beautiful and emotional, and although I'm not lonely (as the song might indicate), it was exactly what I needed in that moment.

you're like a mirror reflecting me/ takes one to know one, so take it from me/ you've been lonely, you've been lonely too long

The whole CD is very charged. Perhaps that has to do with the fact that the duo, Joy and John, actually cancelled the rest of their tour last year due to irreconcilable differences and are no longer speaking to one another. I would definitely recommend checking out their new album if you get a chance.


PS. While my dad isn't in life-threatening condition, please send some good thoughts his way....he's certainly had his bouts with his health and has spent far more time in the hospital than anyone should have to. That being said, he's got the spirit of a tiger and I have no doubt he'll pull through like he always does.