Sunday Earworm & Linkfest

The song that’s been stuck in my head for the past few weeks is "Fire and Rain" by James Taylor : I think the first time I heard that song -- or at least the first time I remember hearing and thinking about the words to that song -- was when I was few summers out of high school. I was with a group of friends and we were on our way out to the lake for swimming and general mischief. My niece Debbie, who died this year, and I were singing and trying to harmonize as the summer heat and humidity swirled around us. We met with applause from the others in the bed of the truck, but I imagine they were primarily happy our makeshift rendition of the song was over. Back then I was the wild one, and although it would have saddened, I doubt it would have completely shocked many if I had met with an early demise. It’s still difficult not to think of Debbie being alive, hard to believe that I won’t ever enjoy laughing or harmonizing with her again. Meant to have this ...