The stars sing with you

It wasn't too long ago that I complained about the lack of diversity in College Station, but now I know that there is no diversity here; but a few miles outside the city limits, a new sense of unity is present.

The drive isn't that far, in fact, it seemed short when accompanied by anticipation. About 5 miles outside the town of Kyle, Texas, is a house and a few adjoining acres.

It was at this location, joined by Tito's Handmade Vodka, some juice and soda with a bit of ice, lawn chairs and two turntables with a microphone, that we sat and felt joy throbbing through our bodies as the bass beat climaxed and retreated. Above us was a canopy of live oak, and beyond that there were stars shining through our souls to open the book of our lives and awaken the song within.

It wasn't just the music, the company, the booze or the herb, but in combination with the sky above, we all sang the same song of joy in our hearts and of life that is worth living right.