channeling ally mcbeal.

Remember her? Calista Flockhart's neurotic attorney character had more issues than any of us can technically claim.

But that show was fun, and I became a semi-regular viewer because Chrissy & Doug talked about it so much. I even became a fan the late, great Barry White, strictly because of that show.

Ally went through a whole lotta therapists during her time on TV. Some were looser than she was; Tracey Ullman's therapist character I have always remembered. Her "therapy" has stuck with me throughout the past 10 plus years.

The good doctor had asked Ally to pick a "theme song" as part of her therapy, something peppy or bouncy to help her feel better when things got rough. Ally would switch around theme songs, which would then spontaneously play during shows as Ally battled her inner demons, mostly involving her love life.

I always thought that was a pretty cool concept. So as I have fought my own demons in my life, I have thought what MY theme song should be during certain circumstances. To this day, Chrissy and I still make jokes about theme songs.

When things get stressful and she and I are dumping on each other and apologizing in the process (as girls tend to do) saying, "I'm so sorry, I don't mean to unload all this on you..." We say/sing to each other, "You Ain't Heavy, You're My Brother..." and we both crack up.

So, as your "assignment" for this day/week/year, which as I know has been particularly more stressful for some of you, choose a theme song for yourself.

I am going to do some thinking and get back to you on it! Feel free to comment here on your own great ideas!

Have a great week, and a blessed Thanksgiving.