When In Austin, and You Only Live Once, Chris Goering Says You Need to See a Live Show so We Went to Jason Boland & The Stragglers

I can do bluegrass, and sometimes country resonates somewhat. I do know, however, that when in Rome you do as the Romans do, so we went out for live music, which happened to be Jason Rolands and the Stragglers. The crowd loved them, as did my company, and I was just rolling with the day. After presentation one, some meetings, many reunions, I was like 'do with me what you will...take me where you will.' Lots of tacos. Julios....phew. Delicious.

I simply love experience and to say I've lived once and I didn't deny myself any adventure along the way (I'm sure my credit card will attest to that). The NCTEAR conference was good and meeting with old friends was also great. 

I'm not sure I connected with music much, but I attended the stadium and pretended like I understood country music and the joy everyone else shared with one another (I absolutely don't get it, but I'm in Texas, so I did what I could to pretend everything was making sense). 

I have one more presentation this morning, then I am basically free to finish out the conference and await flights until late in the evening when I return home (in the cold)(with high winds). It will be another day of flights and I have to admit, "I'm just not into air travel much any more." 

It seems so outdated, but I don't know how to transport myself in a faster way. I will finish a book, try to sleep (or catch up on sleep) and I really should grade if I can). 

To be honest, I look forward to being home with Karal, going for walks, and sleeping in my own bed (although I wouldn't mind bringing the big pillows back with me - they're really great to pile up and sleep upon).

Okay, NCTEAR...this was wonderful. I need to find a way to process all the excellence. But first I need to catch my breath.