Flashback: April 21, 2003

I just learned that a flashback is an actual psychological term.  It was originally used to define inserting a scene taking place earlier in 'time' into the chronological structure of a story.  The psychological community started using it, particularly when the memory is recalled involuntarily.  And then radio program directors stole the term to make playing music out of their genre acceptable.

I am using it because it is applicable for me on all three accounts.

Mary and I took a detour through Madison on our way back to Indiana - we were coming back from the Easter weekend.

We have always done road trips together.  Our first 'date' was a trip up to Wisconsin for a wedding.  Back then, all we needed was a crazy idea, five minutes to throw some clothes in a backpack, find the atlas and we were off.  It is something we still enjoy, though with three kids it takes a little more coordination to get moving.  But once we back out of the driveway, pop in a Gypsy Kings CD and feel the hug of the car seats, we both smile and enjoy the ride.