If I were to make a list of songs that just ooze sunshine for me, this would be near the top of the list. “The Day Brings” always makes me smile. It’s got the catchy little piano groove, the drum skiff, and it’s just darn chipper. Besides, how can you not love the cool mod living room on the album cover, and of course the band name….Brad.

A beautiful crisp fall morning, I walked to school with my 2nd grader on his scooter, then I ran home. Sandwiched in between G. Love and Special Sauce tunes, there was Brad.

And on this run-of-the-mill Thursday, Brad worked its magic. A tiny spring in my stride, and a private acknowledgement that I have much to be thankful for, and no major complaints. And really, what perfect lyrics:

See what the day brings. See what makes you laugh, and see what makes you sing.

Good advice, on any day.