Rainy, dreary mornings like this one, for reasons I know only in some pre- and non-linguistic sense, make me want to hear either Bob Dylan–particularly all of Blood on the Tracks or this one (by him or anyone) or this one or all of it–or Billie Holiday.
Nothing else will quite do. Though, sometimes I let Tom Waits into the party, but that seems to depend on factors I haven’t yet understood.
As an added bonus, this is perfect for the day of the Cubs home opener (ZING)!!
The Harold Lounge 
Can’t we all get along?
I miss the commentary that would accompany the board reports, and this month’s report seems ripe for discussion. Stuff that might be old news to some, but was news to me. Lots of six-figure salary DO and college admin positions, a glowing resolution reappointing Chancellor Hyman, and Dr. Lopez’s retirement, among other things.
And go Sox! Yes, I know my 6-year old tells me it’s okay to root for both teams, but come on, pick a lane!