Thursday, November 20, 2008

All Southern Rock


All Southern Rock
Originally uploaded by Richard Gugins
Go there and have a listen. If you're a fan of rock and roll this is the site for you. Whenever I'm online I go there first, put on the headphones and then read my mail. I used to know one of the DJ's (never actually met him but exchanged emails for almost ten years) but sadly he passed away back in 2005. It took me a while to come back but the music still has its draw.

Once, a long time ago I hit bottom and had to apply for welfare. I remember that day in every detail and how humbling it was to an arrogant prick like me to have to hold out my hand for help. You see I'm the guy who used to ignore the homeless on the street when they asked for change. I give what I can these days but in truth I'm hardly ever downtown any more.

One thing I did not do that day was show up in my best suit in a limousine. I may not have ever applied for welfare before but even I had enough sense to figure this might not be the best idea. Yet this is exactly what the auto executives are doing in Washington right now. Each arrived by limo after flying there on a private jet. All are dressed in their finest. And yes, all of them are there to apply for welfare. Strange world we live in isn't it?

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