[Cadaverous Pallor]

I left the morning news streaming on my phone and wandered away. Theo came running to find me, pointing at his ear.
"Did you hear something fun?" He nodded.
I walked back and NPR was playing "Small World" during a Robert Sherman tribute.
"Yes, you like this song," I said, suddenly hit with so many emotions.

I'll be forever grateful to the Sherman brothers, for their amazing contributions to my childhood, and their already substantial contributions to my 2-year-old son's childhood.