In my 1970s youth, I quietly wished I lived in more interesting times. I regret that wish and apologize heartily. We are going to need music, humor, collaboration, and courage more than ever. Let’s not make it easy for the bad guys, and let’s do it with joy.

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It Haunts
That long-ago wish, and every time I took my rights for granted. Appropriately, I couldn’t find a trace of this band online. Even the live-music listing has disappeared like a phantom.

Maybe Even
That not-quite-committed sense that things could be better, if only a little.

Punktuals
The eager opening act that is bang on time even though they don’t have much to set up and barely get a sound check. Now they’re waiting at the bar for the headliner to show up.

Summer Eyes
Like The Daisy Vents from a few weeks ago, this one doesn’t give up all its secrets until spoken aloud, and then it’s only the highlights.

That Loathsome Devil
Having seen past any handsomeness. “Loathsome” is one of my favorite words, especially for the irredeemables we have somehow elevated to leadership. They might not be the Devil, but they’re on close terms.

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