This Song Changed My Life

This Song Changed My Life

Diary πŸ’— Car CDs: Eagles (1972)

A mother-daughter favorite, personality quizzes, and a peyote trip in the desert

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Grace Lilly
Aug 27, 2025
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I smell pine needles and dirt

My mom and I are driving home *windows-rolled-down* through the mountains of Colorado β€” in a small town called Evergreen, to be exact. I’m five years old and I decide I’m a fan of the Eagles.

We’re listening to their debut self-titled album and my mom and I are both singing along. I like them because my mom likes them β€” but …

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