Musical Sunday

Today, June 14th, is a sad day for many of us here in the United States. It's Flag Day, the day on which we traditionally honor Old Glory, The Stars and Stripes, the symbol of our nation ... but this year, the 250th anniversary year of our country, the day has been debased as a pagan appreciation of Der Furor, the self-absorbed would-be tyrant who has done more to ruin the nation than anyone in our history.

On this day, I need something beautiful to remind me of better things and better times, and so I've decided to go with this classic love song by the great Eric Clapton ...

Here are the lyrics -

It's late in the evening

She's wondering what clothes to wear

She puts on her make up

And brushes her long blonde hair

And then she asks me

"Do I look alright?"

And I say, "Yes, you look wonderful tonight"

We go to a party

And everyone turns to see

This beautiful lady

That's walking around with me

And then she asks me

"Do you feel alright?"

And I say, "Yes, I feel wonderful tonight"

I feel wonderful

Because I see the love light in your eyes

And the wonder of it all

Is that you just don't realize how much I love you

It's time to go home now

And I've got an aching head

So I give her the car keys

And she helps me to bed

And then I tell her

As I turn out the light

I said, "My darling, you are wonderful tonight"

Oh my darling, you are wonderful tonight

On this day, I am thankful for my lady, who is wonderful tonight and every night ... and day ... and helps me remember that the world is not all bad, no matter how hard some people work to make it so.

Have a good day and enjoy the rest of your weekend. More thoughts coming.

Bilbo