Not everything in life is black and white, but is colored by many different shades of gray. Using this as more of a metaphor, let’s take a look at the ways in which gray has affected our lives. Gray is not only interesting, but entertaining as well. Take into consideration the talents of Jennifer Gray who is most widely known as the character Baby in the movie Dirty Dancing. The daughter of Joel Gray, a popular dancer, Jennifer’s largest role was in the 1987 hit movie, with appearances in movies and popular television shows that were largely unseen. From 1999 -2000 Jennifer starred in the television series “It’s Like, You Know…” that ran for 25 episodes before being cancelled. Viewers had a hard time recognizing her as she’d had a nose job that completely altered her appearance and caused shock amongst fans. Another entertainer that has graced us with his melodic talents is singer/songwriter David Gray. The lyrics of David Gray are hauntingly real and heartfelt with songs such as Sail Away, Babylon and Please Forgive Me to his credit. For the folksy, blues-type music lover, David Gray is definitely worth a listen.
If relaxation is an important part of your life, sitting back with a cup of Earl Grey tea may be a wonderful way to let your troubles float away. The name Earl Grey used to be known for black tea only, but today the term is also applied to oolong and green teas, which claim to have beneficial effects on your health. Having a cup of Earl Grey tea is not to be confused, however, with winning the Grey Cup. The97th Grey Cup Championships will be held on November 29, 2009, in Calgary, Alberta, and is a huge event for Canadian Football fans that will include the game and a Festival, complete with parades and many festivities. This is definitely a noteworthy shade of gray for the people of Canada.
It would be a dull world if everything were in black in white and gray were not an option. The sheer awe of the gray whale would cease to exist for those who watch the sea. The cry of the gray wolf would not be heard across the plains on a crisp, winter’s eve. In a world of black and white, we would grow old and feeble much more quickly from the lack of gray, in many different ways, and we wouldn’t even be able to tell. Why? No gray hair!