I'm late with my three for Tuesday. My friend had to leave early because of an injury. He was planning on staying another week but suddenly tore his ACL. His calf muscle is just hanging on nothing. We flew him back home Sunday night and since then I have felt pretty empty. I really miss that kid and for a while was concerned about his surgery. My wife says I'm getting too sentimental.

It's time to write something that makes us all forget about whatever trials and toubles come along and three for Tuesday is a good place to start.

Alison Krauss & Union Station Band - Man of Constant Sorrow

This is the song that comes to mind when I think of Blue grass. It's been a couple years since I've been in Louisville, but I love that place. I took the cover picture of the barge from the South side of the Ohio River in Kentucky.

Listening to this song brings back memories but does not let me forget about anything. I still have an open class next week and a ton of things I should be doing. I need something a little more care free.

Jim Peterik, Frankie Sullivan - Bluegrass Tribute to Survivor

I needed a little pep song but this one didn't get me up off my fanny. I'm still sitting here. I really was hoping for motivation from these boys.

The song carries over from "Survivor".

Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past

You must fight just to keep them alive.

The Grateful Dead - Touch of Gray

The chorus "I will get by" has been in my mind for years.

Every silver lining's got a
Touch of grey

The saying goes "every cloud has a silver lining"...

But even that silver lining has a tint of grey.

Everything seems to be a little messed up. Watching the news or following twisted tangled internet feuds doesn't help get my mind off anything, but somehow Jerry Garcia hit the spot.

"We will get by."

This too will soon pass. It's alright^^

So enjoy the tune and dance.

That's my three tunes for this week. I don't have a lot of heart left to write something moving, but I have a feeling I'm not the only one out there who needs a little touch of gray. Enjoy it today because it is all part of life. The joys and the losses need to be taken in perspective.

"Whistle through your teeth and spit!"

We will get by

We will survive