Here is my cousin Leanne (right) and her boyfriend, Josh (left). We were doing some Meijers shopping when I got this Kodak moment. Quite the couple, eh??

So a few days ago, Leanne comes over here with a tape swearing it's the funniest thing ever. I was feeling pretty mellow but figured if it was that damn funny I must laugh. Then she played the tape.

Suddenly I heard Leanne belting out Aerosmith's Pink and screeching through notes I never knew existed. Some parts of the song sounded like when I step on my cats tail. Then, occasionally I was soothed by Leanne's good singing voice, just to have her screech out a different verse. It was traumatic.

But wait, then Josh sings It's a hard knock life Dr. Evil style. Frankly I get a good chuckle with any reference to Austin Powers. Leanne, on the other hand, was doubled in laughter. I heard the tape three times that evening as she showed off her skills on the mic. She's got mad vocals, I have to admit. But there are some high pitches she needs to not reach. Hee hee, but seriously Leanne can sing when she tries, and Josh can do a nice Dr. Evil impression.

Leanne has been one of my best, most reliable friends ever. I trust her with my thoughts and I rely on her to help me through the tough times. I don't know how I'd ever get through if I didn't have my Lanner.