Willie Nelson? How did he get on this journey of remembering Dianne and trying to heal?

Willie Nelson... the party's over?

How in the world did Willie Nelson get on this journey to healing?

Dianne loved music, especially classical music.  I love music as well, including classical music... however, somewhere along the way... I developed into a fan of Willie Nelson.

When Willie appeared at the old State Theater in Easton a few years ago, Dianne was kind enough to allow us to go his concert.  Not Dianne's kind of music at all, but she sat politely and empathetically through the two hours... especially enjoying the piano playing of Willie's sister, who was then touring with Willie.

Dianne and I used to watch (or sort of watch) the local and evening news on TV.  I seem to have no interest in doing that now.  I think our "news watching time" was more of a time just to sit and relax... and chat with each other.

This week, I turned ABC World News on just as they were announcing the person of the week.  Guess who?  Willie Nelson!

After we went to Willie's concert, Dianne bought me several of Willie's albums... and on rare occasions... we would listen to Willie.

This week, seeing Willie on TV brought back the memories of how Dianne and I used to work together on art work in our basement.  I worked on clay projects... and Dianne worked on her clay monoprints.

And, as we worked together, we listened to music.  Some classical... and yes...some Willie.  When we grew tired and decided to go upstairs, I would often sing for Dianne (in Willie style)... "turn out the lights... the party's over... they say that all good things must end... let's call it a night... the party's over... and tomorrow starts the same old thing again...."

Oh, Dianne, how I wish that we could "tomorrow start that same old thing again"!

For those of you who are not Willie fans, you can listen to "The Party's Over" here:  Willie Nelson, The Party's Over.