I had a birthday recently, and a lot of people posted greetings on my Facebook page.
I appreciated the good vibes, but replying to all of them felt overwhelming. Also, I was sick, with a tough cold (still recovering) and low energy. So I wanted to do something different.
But what? (My answer was to repeat the standard Quaker Testimony of Procrastination: “Way will open.”)
The next day, it did: A music app on my phone played this song from the late 1980s supergroup, The Traveling Wilburys, “The End of The Line.” It’s been a favorite since I discovered it. It always lifts my spirits, a reminder to be happy to be alive.
So I decided to send out a homemade digital birthday card, featuring the song, the message, and the Wilburys, and here it is.
This message is for two special groups: first, those who remembered my birthday, and second, everybody else who has a birthday.
I won’t dwell on the Wilburys; great bunch, look ‘em up to learn and listen more. The music video is here.
And I’ll resist the temptation to turn this card into a feelgood homily, or a political rant —tho I won’t mind if folks singing along want to switch out “Well, it’s all right” for “We want NO KINGS!” a few times. Your call.
Til next time,
Chuck
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Roy Orbison’s guitar sits alone on its own rocker, at left. Roy passed away in December 1988, after the song was recorded, before the video was made.
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