The Courtship of Carli’s Mother

Hopefully most of you understand the reference to The Courtship of Eddie’s Father. I don’t remember much of the details of the show except that it was very sweet. While we have gone to a couple of afternoon movies (Sound of Freedom and Barbie), we had not gone out in the evening until last night. We went to hear Time Jumpers perform at 3rd and Lindsey, a popular music venue away from where all of the out of town party-goers hang out.

The Time Jumpers are a unique experience – “Nashville’s most stellar musicians and vocalists get together on stage and perform whatever it is they are in the mood for? The Time Jumpers’ music is spontaneous and in-the-moment. No two shows are the same, and no audience member leaves without being treated to a weekly event that’s like nothing else in America.” While their core is Western swing, they play jazz and classic country amongst other genre’s. Wendy Molten is the vocalist and she can really stylize a song. A VERY enjoyable evening.

When we got to the venue, it appeared that all of the parking spaces next to the building were taken. As we drove around the corner I noted a truck backing up out of one of the spaces. I did a quick U-turn expecting the spot would be taken by someone else by the time I got there, but luck was with us. We did a “high five” in the car and as we walked to door we found ourselves in a spontaneous hug. We were a little startled when a voice from the sidewalk said something to the effect – “You guys are who I thought my wife and I would be – growing old in love, but we are getting a divorce..” Craig responded “Benn there, man. It sucks.” I felt a little sad that we had caused him pain.

Our first picture together on our official first date!!

Craig is one brave man. Not only did he go see Barbie with me, he is interested and willing to go with me on a car trip to Iowa for a family wedding. in 2 weeks. Too soon????

I came across this on my FB feed the other day and it made me laugh:

It was one month ago today that I indicated that I was interested in Craig on Match.com and he responded on the 26th. Because we took the time to get to know each other so well before we met, it truly doesn’t feel like “this” is moving that fast.

Life id good!!