Cruising Confessions

I cruised tonight. Meaning, quite simply: I drove about 40 miles westward on Interstate 74, with the windows rolled down and the stereo cranking. It has been a gorgeous evening in Central Illinois: in the low 70s, with a soothing breeze. While I was cruising, the sunset painted the western sky with broad pink and orange stripes on a lavender canvas. I took advantage of the beautiful weather and brilliant scenery by savoring my drive home from the free therapy/support group meeting I attend most Wednesday evenings.

For tonight's cruising music, I popped in an Indigo Girls CD. It didn't take long for me to start singing along. Of course, my humble vocal efforts don't do justice to the smooth harmonizing that is practically an Indigo Girls trademark. I decided, as my '85 Chevy rolled toward home, that I love the Indigo Girls' music. It's not just the clear vocals with their sweet harmonies, it's the lyrics, crafted in a way that somehow manages to capture, chronicle and even celebrate my own life experiences. In particular, I identify with the song, "Closer to Fine."

What music do you love? What do you listen to when you are cruising?