Because It's Tuesday - week of September 15

It's already the middle of September but this morning, it really feels like fall. It's cool and crisp here in Kingston at the moment and I feel very grateful. That we have clear skies and clean air to breathe is a wonderful thing. For our friends and loved ones in the west, the air is not safe at all and the smoke can be seen everywhere. Folks can deny climate change all they want but they can't deny that the planet is on fire and it all feels pretty fucked up.

So, because it's Tuesday, I'm going to share a cover with you. Today's song was originally released in 1974 by the amazing Big Star. Hope you enjoy this fun version by the Bangles, from their 1986 album, "Different Light."

Stay safe kids, wear your mask and wash your hands, please xo

September girls, I don't know why

How can I deny what's inside

Even though I'll keep away

They we'll love all our days

December boy's got it bad

December boy's got it bad

because it's Tuesday - week of April 25

Thirteen is a beautiful song. It's a simple song that beautifully captures what it is to be 13. I think so anyway.

Elliott Smith, who I loved so much, sang it beautifully.  As much as I love Big Star (and I love them!) I think that Elliott's version is superior.  That doesn't often happen, not to me anyway.

Enjoy it, it's lovely.  He was lovely.  Gosh, all these years have passed and I still can't believe he's gone and how much I still miss him. xo