Saturday, May 3, 2014

Man Stuff

One of my favorite country performers is Josh Turner.  Ivy Tech was an underwriter for his appearance at the Honeywell Center in Wabash, probably six years ago.  My husband and I attended his concert, and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing him perform, listening to his deep rich voice singing one of his first hits "Long Black Train,"  and hearing him share some of his life stories.

He returned to the Honeywell Center in the past year or so; however, by the time we checked our calendars and then decided to order tickets, none were available.  I was sad.

This summer, however, he will perform at the Newton County Fair in July. We, along with both daughters and one son-in-law attended a concert at the fairgrounds several years ago.  There is something about sitting out in the open air, under the stars, listening to rich country music that does one's heart and soul good.  My dear husband ordered tickets for the Josh Turner concert for us for my birthday gift. This will definitely be a "gift that keeps on giving" because my birthday is May 7 and the concert is mid-July.  

One day this week I saw Josh Turner on Fox & Friends, talking about his music, n
But mainly promoting his new book.  The title?  Man Stuff.  His wife travels with him as a member of his band, so their three children at with them on tour as well.  One time when they were at home, he took one of the boys with him to do some field chores.  She. His wife asked the son what they were going to do, he replied, "We are doing man stuff! You can't come!"  Hence the name of the book.

Josh said that his book shares his views about fatherhood p, fun, and faith..three very important aspects of his life.  Sounds like a book for my husband, who does like to read, and my sons-in-law, one who asks for books for his birthday and Christmas, the other who uses books for props for doors. When I checked the reviews, one was from a woman who said there is a message for everyone.  She loved it.

Good enough for me.  I am putting it on my summer reading list.