Lloydian's Notes

Mom Hates The Beatles

Okay, so the post title kind of sucks, especially since she doesn't, but I liked the play on Allan Sherman's classic "Pop Hates The Beatles" set to the music of "Pop Goes the Weasel."

Why do I bring this up? Well, my music player was busy playing "Free As a Bird," the first of the two songs the (then) surviving Beatles overdubbed to old John Lennon demo tapes to provide new singles in the '90s. In other words, it has nothing to do with the rest of this post.

I have a great life. The problems that beset much of our world really don't impact me except to the extent that I get into philosophical discussions with others. On a daily basis, however, I get up every day, I exercise, I shower, I go to work, I come home, and I wind down for the day. Along the way, I eat some meals, I carry on conversations, and sometimes I play.

Money may be tight for me, but compared to others in the world, I'm sitting pretty. I still have enough to spend $25 on a Thursday to shoot pool. When I want to visit Disneyland, I have to plan, but it's not an impossible dream. I go to football games and sit in a seat that, this year, costs $79.25 per game. I'm rich, even if the government (even under Bush) thinks I'm so poor I don't need to pay taxes.

I guess my point is, if anyone ever sees this, if you're as lucky as I am, enjoy your life. If life, for you, is a daily struggle for survival, you are why I will always have work to accomplish.

posted by Lloyd Lawrence @ 9:44 AM