A Different Area Code

This week I was fortunate enough to go to Nashville with some really great people from WQMX and attend a national conference with Country Radio. It's called CRS. Radio pros from all across the nation are there.

It is a conference, but I will admit that there are some really great things to do, and performers to see in settings that most do not. I will not try to sell you a bag of goods here, with the word "conference." There is much to learn yes, but there are certainly fun times with unique opportunities for us attending. But this is not a "look what we got to do piece."

Instead, for me just as important as the event itself, was the soul cleansing act of spending a few short days in a different area code. Seeing things you don't see every day and doing some things that are a bit outside your norm. Breathing some different air, walking down a different street, and seeing and meeting new people. There's a certain re-energizing facet to it, that can be equally satisfying. I think in short bursts this can really be good for you from time to time. I was reminded this week how important this can be, and recommend it highly.

It felt great to walk outside less the snow and ice. It was refreshing to shed a coat and heavy shoes and feel the South on your skin, and beneath your feet. Was nice too, not to worry about the mundane things, chores and the like. And it also felt good to be surrounded by good people that you know well, or hardly know at all with the common denominator of the love and passion of what one does for a living.

And after all has been done, it does feel good to come back home. Even if the North is a little tougher on the skin and more slick under foot. But sometimes, having such a great time...in such a short time...is the best time.

All made possible by a trip to a different area code.