Day 5 - 155 -- On Memory Road

Sunshine greeted the day, though temperatures were cool -- feel like temps in single digits. Big frost dropped overnight, too. Major cloud cover has returned with some expected rain overnight. My day at the office dealt with trying to evade the paint fumes from the renos at my end of the hallway. These have been mainly at the other end until they began work on the room across the hall. Closing the office door helped a lot, though the fumes attacked when I had to run to the printer. There is a bit more painting to do in that room so it should end this week.

While holed up in my office, I got down to further file clearing. I finished the first of three lateral cabinet drawers and began the second one. My aim is to get all three completed such that what remains fits into one drawer with some room to spare. Today was more difficult as some files dealt with research topics while others involved work from years back. I found an annual report from a colleague I still converse with -- used in class as an example of public health activities. A workshop flyer from another colleague made me smile -- today I see her on TV regularly. Yet another newsletter article had a photo of a past professor of mine. Another big smile came from that one. So, while these often made me smile, there was that wistfulness again. A friend suggested that I make digital copies of such things for a 'who I was' file -- sounded quite logical to me. Once things are culled, I'll scan the remainder for just such a file.

While sorting I was listening to music on shuffle. Up popped a song which I immediately noted would be the song for today. It is perfect for what I was in the midst of today. It isn't an easy song to sing with the huge range required. This singer is one that isn't always recognized for the talent he truly displays. Remember that these clear notes come from some one well over 40 years of age <grin>. Enjoy!

Remember -- Micky Dolenz (written by Harry Nilsson)