Micah 6:8
Ecclesiastes 3:1-4
Yes, your life matters.
Some of you are still sheltering in place, but fear not: I'm here to keep you sane and entertained.
One could hardly ask for much more than that, now could one?
Sad news this weekend from the world of music, music videos, and television - Michael Nesmith has shuffled off this mortal coil at the too-young age of 78.
Those of us of a certain age no doubt remember him as the wool cap-wearing guitarist of the Monkees. He was a talented musician and songwriter (just ask Linda Ronstadt about different drums) and when I was asked, was always my favourite Monkee. After all, what could compete with a custom 12-string Gretsch, a sardonic wit, the creation of music video programs, and the executive production of the fabulous film, Repo Man? Not much, and certainly nothing the other Monkees had to offer (although Peter's harp playing to beat the devil does rank way up there).
Rest In Peace, Michael; you will be missed.
Unrelated to this news, but somehow connected, I was also thinking about the scene in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever where the kids are saying they don't know what "there are no small parts, only small actors" really means, and the explanation is that every part is important - Jesus, Mary, and the shrot kids. Well, wouldn't that be a great name for a band? Jesus, Mary, and the Short Kids, live on stage!
I know I'd buy tickets to that show, wouldn't you?
Keep Calm and Don't Stay Away.
I'll be back tomorrow.
The mental health issues related to our lockdown and the pandemic are especially hard for people with depression. NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, has a 24 hour helpline: 800-950-6264.
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