In February, 2011, I packed up my life in Boston and moved back to Ottawa. During my two-and-a-half years in Boston, I did this drive on the Mass Turnpike too many times to count. It is usually a smooth trip and surprisingly not busy, except for the dozens of imposing tractor trailers. The only trouble spot is around Syracuse, where apparently there is a lake-effect. Whatever the effect is, it is horrific if there is any form of precipitation. So why am I writing about weather conditions on an Interstate highway in the US? Because last year, as I was making the final drive home from my beloved Boston, I hit a massive snowstorm. So massive that it was whiteout conditions with zero visibility. I was driving a van with pretty good traction but I have never been so scared driving in my life. With my heart pounding the entire time, I navigated the road in pitch black conditions, alone in the car and with only a couple other drivers around me. I made it through the storm safely and one of the things that calmed me down enough to concentrate was this song. I played it over and over as it soothed my nerves and reminded me of good, warm times. Now I find out that this artist will be performing at a concert YOU is hosting on June 16.

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