On one of the last working days of the old year, this was the sky that greeted me on my journey to work. Doesn't bode well for the New Year and whatever might be waiting for us after January 20th.
But while we wait for the end of the world, it's back to work for a lot of us today. My commiserations if that leaves you with a feeling of dread...
In a postscript to my year end countdown, I wanted to take a moment to revisit the record at #14, Who Will You Believe? by the Pernice Brothers.
Songwriter Joe Pernice was a huge fan of The Smiths when he was growing up. He even wrote a novel (published as part of Continuum's 33 1/3 series) about growing up in thrall to Morrissey.
So when I heard the following lyrics, I had to wonder...?
I remember when you spoke with gravitas, with care and eloquence.
It’s so embarrassing to hear you now.
It’s so embarrassing to hear you now.
Well, I wonder...
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