Turning on the Camry Hybrid’s

radio, he heard music he didn’t

recognize

but immediately he was transported

to the backseat of his parents’ car for

the comfort

and security of a Sunday ride after

church out along U.S. 30 toward

Valparaiso

for a $1.39 fried chicken dinner at

a genuine mom and pop roadhouse.

His suit

jacket rested on the seat beside him

along with his snap-on tie while he

thought of

the little league game later that day.

He was sure he would get home on

time because they

had made this trip before. Was it

music that had played on the Dodge’s

AM radio?