Man, we was happy
In our restless hearts
It was heaven Right here on earth
Yeah, we were laughin’
As we reached for the stars
And we had some
For what it was worth
“Growing Up,” Kicking and Screaming
When I was younger, of course going to Toys R US was a treat; like a holiday with the best souvenirs just for me.
Beyond the actual toys, however, was this song from commercials. I mentally adopted it as a personal anthem. A permission to portray a Peter Pan, of sorts. I didn’t want to grow up, and in a sense, I haven’t.
Rest in Peace Alan Seeger AKA Phoenix Psaltery AKA Wakinyan
I still look back fondly, often, at the few days we all spent together. The Pow wow, the parade, both monuments, even shopping. None of us wanted to part company at the end that final day when you escorted us
Leonard Cohen Has Died
Even though I never sought him out, him and his music followed me around throughout my life. Leonard Cohen has died and the world has become somewhat more somber.
But stories always end…
Anything helps
https://de.gofund.me/help-delissa-blairs-girls-2u5t4bg
If I gave you any joy at all in your life, please help these 2 girls. I wouldn’t be who I am today without Delissa. If you would ever help me, help them instead. They need it so badly. Please help.
Songs in the Key of Mulch
Now is a good time to, once again, find spiritual support and revisit Stevie Wonders Classic, Songs in the Key of Life.
Particularly poignant, to me, right now, is this one, sadly.