Speaking of love and death... have you seen this video ? Maybe it's my half-century thing, but it doesn't creep me out at all. Plus, I love Willie's crazy-long hair! Originally written and recorded by Dave Matthews. This has been your macabre moment for today.
As for your upbeat moment, here is Dick Cavett's take on the current "star search for the next president". A pretty accurate description, thus far.
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In another time's forgotten space, between high school and college, I got my first job at the town cemetary. A drummer friend and I helped with the spring burials. The winter was too cold to dig into the frozen ground. Among those we buried were my friends grandmother and my neighbor.
I was surprised at the almost cheerfulness of the work crew. One guy would play bluegrass guitar during breaks. I don't sense the levity was forced. It was actually enjoyable work for me. We were young and immortal,perhaps. But we were respectful. It's hard to believe, but we thought it was a pleasant and peaceful place to work.
me, I'll take my upbeat moment first today and head over to your Dick Cavett link, sounds very funny...
just popped by to say, hey, when those Bob Dylan song bits surface, you just go right ahead and share 'em! it's always a pleasure to hear from Bob D. (and you)
"My road it might be rocky,
The stones might cut my face.
But as some folks ain't got no road at all,
They gotta stand in the same old place.
Hey, hey, so I guess I'm doin' fine."
"Meanwhile, let’s all remember that there is one blessing that all of the candidates can revel in and enjoy: They needn’t have any fears about being inferior to the incumbent."
I can't say I'm sure about that....and that in no way is a compliment to the incumbent!
Wow, is willie still going? The last time i saw him on anything was years ago and he looked ancient then.
Willie Nelson just played a show at Downtown Disney House of Blues.
That was another record that used to blair through my folks' house.
I've never heard "Gravedigger" before, great song. I liked the refrain very much, "...so I can feel the rain."
Cavett is so funny. I needed a good laugh about this endless race, and Cavett delivers it. The Twain quotes are grand.
Wow. Cool video. I haven't seen that many craggy faces in one place since I was at Mt. Rushmore! (ba da boom)
The Cavett piece is wonderful.
Love Dave Matthews. Willie, not so much.
maybe you have to be ancient, like i am, to like willie. i admire his no- bullshit attitude, and outspoken views on the herb.
this post is a "hat trick" for me. wille, dave and dick....love em all. thanks for the memories. (early hope is good too)
gravedigger is one of my fav dm songs. thanks for sharing willie
good stuff Annie.... I liked Willie even when he was a country star. He always went against the grain. They called him and outlaw for chrissake.
Cavett's piece is right on target too. I'm so glad I'll be on the road for the next few months. No TV, radio or newspapers, no blogs or internet news. I know when I get back home there will still be many months of this election crapola, but I'll miss a little of it anyway.
Peace to All.
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