When music leads you
Lillian has over 15 years of experience in local journalism, having previously served as the editor for the Dickinson Press. She holds a Bachelor’s in Journalism from North Dakota State University and has a passion for uncovering the rich stories within the Dickinson community. Lillian is heavily involved in various local charities and often writes about their impact.
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Where do you go when you hear a song? Where does it take you? Does it take you back to a special moment? Do you literally travel through time? No. But your mind sometimes does. Some songs can springboard or propel you. They can give you hope and they may even give you courage, energy and perseverance. Most of the time they take you back to when someone special was with you. When you and that special someone may have declared that one certain song was your song. The theme of your relationship. Music has sometimes saved me, especially when I drive long distances. Like when I drove 76,000 miles in six months. Or when I drove from Chicago to Los Angeles, stopping only for gas. Or when I drove from Portland to Los Angeles, leaving Portland at 4 p.m. and arriving in Los Angeles at around 6 a.m. I found that if you combine music with driving it can become a bit therapeutic. And it ll give you time to think and be creative. After all, you re just sitting there, not doing