I considered the concept of change and wondered if I - now deep into middle age - would be more resistant to new technologies and ideas. Would I really be able to appreciate and share "contemporary" music?
...and then, by God's Divine Plan (or as we sometimes say "pure coincidence"), I heard a good old fashioned church song. "Leaning On The Everlasting Arms" - written in 1887, but performed by Iris Dement on the soundtrack to one of the biggest movies of 2010! The movie? True Grit. The new version, with Jeff Bridges and Matt Damon, which I am told is an excellent film. I'll admit that I was stuck on the "real" True Grit, with John Wayne and Glen Campbell. Averse to change even before the big 5 - 0!
Leaning On The Everlasting Arms, contemporary? C'mon. That's a song for the Andy Griffith show, not a brand new 2010 multi-Academy Award nominated movie! But lo and behold, there it is. So, my selection is an oldie made new again. Its a great reminder that we are never too old to adapt, to start anew, to re-create the classic version of ourselves. Or, to enjoy a fresh look at a timeless movie... Peace, Mark
