Asiatic Black Bear

Asiatic Black Bear, originally uploaded by jamesburden.

How do you relax?

I’ve had an intense day, and my brain hurts. And (you’ve guessed the tenuous link with today’s photo) I’m like a bear with a sore head. So time for some light relief. I’m going to make a Bolognese, pour a glass of Rioja and put on some Country & Western.

“Hold on a minute! Tarry a tick!” I hear you cry, “I was with you up until the glass of Rioja, but Country & Western??”

There is an art in appreciating Country & Western, and it all lies in the title, the lyrics and the fact that it is the one genre of music that never takes itself too seriously. Here are some of my favourite titles:

Get your tongue outta my mouth, cos I’m kissing you goodbye

How can I miss you, if you won’t go away?

I liked you better before I knew you so well

I still miss you but my aim is getting better

My wife ran off with my best friend and I sure do miss him

And my personal favourite:

Mamma get a hammer – there’s a fly on Papa’s head

Do you have a favourite Country & Western song? If not, how on earth do you relax?