No one expected Monty Python in the Fort Walton Beach Fire Department.

I’m reminded, Andante, of this poor woman in a store who’s children had obviously downloaded the ring tone to her cell phone. It was a rap song of some kind that was obviously “naughty” as the teens near her would break into fits of laughter when it rang, while she tried to shut it off.

Maybe like my friend giving a tribute at the funeral while her cell phone kept playing Tequila, I guess.

Had I heard the EMT’s Jingle Bells approaching, I would probably assume it was an ice cream truck.

That’s almost exactly what happened to Stella, except that instead of a Hummer it was a Ford Explosion (or some similar name for an immense vehicle).

If I were approached by EMTs from a vehicle emitting such sounds, no matter how dire my medical condition, I might well wave them on by as I would a bus that was too crowded. Some things offend the musical sensibilities!