Two liberal Facebook friends recently posted the following quote from Deepak Chopra: “All great changes are preceded by chaos.” This seems like an all-time rationale. Left out is the element of time. How long will the turmoil last? Five years? Ten? 20? 50? 100? It seems they are indirectly saying Obama’s policies, domestic and foreign, will eventually prove to have been right. Let’s hope that’s the case, although it seems a pipe dream at present.
In today’s NY Post I came across a term previously unfamiliar to me. In a review of Jenny Lewis’ new album, Michael Angelo Matos describes her music as “yacht-rock.” Here’s Wiki’s definition, edited by yours truly: "Yacht rock" is a pejorative used retrospectively to refer to the soft rock format that peaked in popularity between 1975 and 1984. In part, the term relates to the stereotype of the yuppie owner enjoying smooth music while out for a sail. Additionally, since sailing was a popular leisure activity in Southern California, many "yacht rockers" made nautical references in their lyrics, videos and album artwork, particularly the anthem, Sailing, by Christopher Cross. Notable artists also include Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Boz Scaggs, Steely Dan and Toto.” There is a 12 episode series of that name featuring artists and actors in realistic and exaggerated situations. It premiered in 2005. The last show aired in 2010. I watched about a minute of an excerpt at youtube. It’s not for me.
About a month ago, a woman donated more than 50 pictorials to the floating book shop. I sold all within seven days. Today she returned with about 200 books across a wide spectrum: classics, children's, self help, art, bodybuilding, sex, relationships and law. She also brought DVDs, videotapes, CDs and computer accessories. The space at the foot of my front passenger seat is filled, as is that of the rear seat, and my trunk might not fit a dime at present. I discarded only about five-percent of the wares, leaving the legal texts and medical books in the lobby, and recycling damaged or other goods of dubious marketability. I asked her to bring only one cart's worth, but caved when she said she was moving to Florida and had to get rid of a lot of stuff. As far as problems go, it's a good one to have, although I worry about the strain to the old Hyundai's shocks. Thanks, madam, and to those kind folks who relieved some of the burden.
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