Reflection.

As I fly out of Reagan this morning, it seems appropriate to try to reflect on what all has happened this Summer. But, doing that without music would simply be boring. So, I picked a few songs and will write a little bit under each of them to give you (the viewer) something interesting and me something to try and steer my thoughts.

While I know I am not the only one who ever sleeps in DC, I felt this way a lot when thinking about leaving the city...or District of Columbia.

I loved this song before I got here. And, I still very much do. I think it's the energy contained in it, and the optimism or hope that seems to come from these electronic sounds. Plus, there many funny times involving this song.

I first heard this song while on the lawn of the Capitol during the Fourth of July celebration. It just seemed fitting to be where I would one day like to serve that I could 'make this place my home'.

I had never heard this song until I worked in DC this Summer. While I think it is much more beautiful when sung by teens and a simple guitar, I think this version does a pretty great job. Oftentimes, the realizations about the audacity that humanity has took me to my knees in prayer and shame.

I performed this song during our karaoke time as a staff, but no...I didn't need the words on the screen, I already knew them.
There is no need for any explanation: London 2012.was.incredible.

When landing in DC, I had no idea what to expect. But, since it is contains many of the symbols of freedom, liberty, and the American Federal Government is housed here...it seems fitting to have the national anthem. The chaos that Hendrix adds to the song I believe fits how our society is, and will always will be because freedom creates a constant tension sometimes hard to understand and appreciate.

Now, is it a cheesy song? yes. Is it overplayed? yes. Does it actually have any significance other than teen girls always played it in the car when going places? Yes, it does.
I like to think that God (in a non-creepy, teen love way) is singing many of the same thoughts. We are His creation; and yes, every bit of it is beautiful.
I'll see many of you soon.
Tim