The Days of Lore

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Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 | musiX, pdX | No Comments

There’s a rotting jack-’o'-lantern sitting next to me.

I’m sitting in a coffee shop in Bend, Ore. “A Day In the Life” is playing in the background. Paul’s vocals are absent; I guess they don’t have stereophonic sound in Bend … I’ve heard about this phenomenon, but I never believed it. I knew things were changing for the worse when I saw McCain/Palin signs pocking the countryside. Did I mention there’s a rotting jack-o’-lantern next to me?

You might be wondering why I’m here. Quicky explanation: I rushed a dear friend down for a job interview at a marketing firm … we made it with four minutes to spare. I passed Oregon drivers with my California license plates, and felt the look of disgust as I flew by. I can usually pass them doing 60. As I finish my lovely drip coffee, my friend Wingy is winging his interview … actually he’s walking in and … he’s sitting next to the rotting jack-o’-lantern and …

“I’m not getting that job. I don’t think she liked me.”

Impossible. Everyone likes him, and I know good things await. This song inspired a spirited air drum/guitar session on the drive down to Bend. I love it. Here’s to our future (save for the rotting jack-o’-lantern).

“Here’s Your Future” - The Thermals

Tags: "A Day In the Life", Bend, Oregon, the Beatles, The Thermals