► I’m thinking we (as a general society) have afforded Olivia Newton-John more credit than her talents actually deserve.
► I bought a bag of candy called “cream savers orange and cream.” I don’t 
understand why someone combined artificial orange and artificial vanilla and wrapped the flavors into something called “soft candy.” As an ice cream novelty - of course. As a chewy lozenge; no. I’m firm on this.
► I’ve made a major decision in my life. When a banjo is the primary instrument providing the accompaniment of a song, I hate it. For instance: this would include anything by Roy Clark. Now - when the banjo is a member of an accompanying ensemble … not featured you understand - but just one of many sounds … then each song must be judged on a case by case basis. For instance: Amie by Pure Prairie League. I have nothing against the banjo. Included … ok. Featured? No.
February 14, 2007
It was my parent’s 50th wedding anniversary. I actually decided to make my own greeting card. Sure. It sounds frugal. It does. But I assure you it wasn’t an act of avarice. It wasn’t an act of sloth. I live in Highland Park. There are at least seven shops within walking distance that sell cards. I could have walked across the street and bought a card at the bookstore. It was an action of misguided creativity. So, I bought construction paper. I shuffled tunes. And I sat down to create. Ok. I had no crayons. Yes, you are right. What kind of house hasn’t crayons? And then I had no glue. No Elmer’s. No glue stick. Ok. I have a glue gun. Sure. I watch HGTV. But, I thought using a glue gun on construction paper seemed extreme. So … I found wallpaper paste. Now, for the record - wallpaper paste and construction paper is not a good partnership.
