Farewell, Mr Sorrow

I've been listening to this song a lot recently - in fact, I've been listening to a lot of All About Eve generally.

This seems to be a song about ridding yourself of people who make you feel unhappy, and hold you back, despite how much you tried to offer them and hear their message, and try to help them understand yours. Sadly, it's not always possible, I guess.

Julianne Regan (ex-Gene Loves Jezebel) has a beautiful voice, and this is a great example of how she uses it. On her website, she gives us an insight into where she's come from, and where she's going:

"Haunted by her past, but focused on the future"

Six o'clock, all the closing shops
And the rainbows on the pavements
Of a sleepy town.
October leaves were wept from the trees
In tears of grief and strange relief
And sympathy.... all for me.
Do you remember walking out
The day it rained forever
And you were wondering
If I held dreams of wedding rings
Well, farewell Mr. Sorrow
Tomorrow is my own.

I believe we made a vow
Beside the fireside but I'm sure I lied
When I promised you
That I would never want sing
Along with anything
But for the strings of your guitar
Here you are...

So this is how a Judas kisses
Well, this is my kiss.
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Oh, and sod it, whilst I'm feeling indulgent, here's Julianne's biggest hit (this one's called "Martha's Harbour" (UK top 10, 1988)...

When leaving the train...

The following letter, published in Saturday's Independent, made me chuckle:

Sir: When I was travelling into London from the West Country by trains a few days ago, the guard made his usual announcement prior to arrival, encouraging passengers to take their belongings with them. He concluded with a coda, however:

"And finally, do remember to take all secret documents with you."

What an easy and practical contribution it could be to national security, were the rail authorities to ensure that such a reminder became a standard feature on all final onboard messages.

Plaudits to Fran Collier, of Bampton, Devon :-)

Never prouder

You know, I follow my favourite football team with the same passion with which I follow my favourite band, and like I back my friends and the good people in this world. I guess JD doesn't do things by halves, right?

Whatever the context, I like to see the underdog do well, and then get elevated to the top, beyond anyone's expectations. That, for me, is a cheery scenario :-)

This, therefore, ticks all my boxes. What greater plaudits (for a man so talented)?

Green, you've so earned it, mate...