Country Roads in China

Let me set the scene for the fascinating collision of two worlds. Last night, Karen and I met up with some friends at a small bar in Shanghai where they have a live band that plays American music. We had been there a few times before and were friends with the lead singer, an interior decorator/entertainer who has the most interesting assortment of English vocabulary words. Last night, for example, he asked us about Montague, the French politician who advocated for three branches of government and the separation of power in the highest offices. I honestly didn't remember who Montague was when he asked me, but Karen remembered, and we were able to "save face". Interesting conversation...

Later in the night, as we were preparing to leave, I heard the first few chords of a song that strikes very near and dear to my heart. My home, my family, my song....7000 miles away it still evokes the same feelings. We are coming home soon guys....