The backstory: As we wind down the school year, my 8th grade class had an in-class work day for their final project. Long ago, I learned that workdays are more functional with a soundtrack of music and so I loaded up a playlist. The first song that came on was my most favorite song of all time, “More Than This” by Roxy Music. I put the class on warning.
Me: This is my favorite song of all time. If you hate it, keep that opinion to your self.
Student K: Do you remember when you first heard it?
Me: I do. I was in college in my frosh dorm and someone played the album. I’d heard the song once before but hadn’t heard it since on the radio….my hometown did not have a radio station that played that kind of music and so I wasn’t sure who sang the song. When I heard it the second time, I wrote down the name of the band and the album and I bought a copy. I’ve loved it ever since.
Student K: It’s your soulmate song. That’s such a nice feeling, isn’t it?
Me: What a wonderful phrase. I will think of it forever. Well said, K.
Internet, don’t believe that Middle Schoolers are moody and difficult. They are amazing, delightful, and brilliant.
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