Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind. It’s gonna be a bright, bright sun-shiny day. “I Can See Clearly Now” – 1972 – Johnny Nash Welcome to Drivel Over Coffee. The Drivel rambles through this thing called life, stopping here and there for reflection, an enlightenment, some storytelling, and a touch of humor…
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January #430 1/15/2019
How can you think love will end when I’ve asked you to spend your whole life with me? “Never My Love” – 1967 – The Association Welcome to Drivel Over Coffee. The Drivel rambles through this thing called life, stopping here and there for reflection, an enlightenment, some storytelling, and a touch of humor perhaps.…
Resolutions #429 1/8/2019
Like the pine trees lining the winding road I got a name, I got a name Like the singing bird and the croaking toad I got a name, I got a name – I Got A Name – 1973 – Jim Croce Welcome to Drivel Over Coffee. The Drivel rambles through this thing called life,…
Merry Christmas #428 12/20/2018
“Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.” – Voltaire Welcome to Drivel Over Coffee. The Drivel rambles through this thing called life, stopping here and there for reflection, an enlightenment, some storytelling, and a touch of humor perhaps. Oh yes, an occasional rant. All the while my brain reverberates with the best music in the…
Driving #427 12/3/2018
Since you left me if you see me with another girl, looking like I’m having fun although she may be cute, she’s just a substitute ’cause you’re the permanent one. – The Tracks of My Tears – 1965 – Smokey Robinson & The Miracles Welcome to Drivel Over Coffee. The Drivel rambles through this thing…
Aphorism? #426 11/20/2018
And when I told her, her kisses were not like before, She cried (She cried). I thought that our romance was over and done, but to her it had just begun. – She Cried – 1962 – Jay and The Americans Welcome to Drivel Over Coffee. The Drivel rambles through this thing called life, stopping…
Oh, The Kids #425 11/10/2018
Maybe the sun’s light will be dim and it won’t matter anyhow if morning’s echo says we’ve sinned. Well, it was what I wanted now and if we’re victims of the night I won’t be blinded by the light – “Angel of the Morning” – 1966 – Merrilee Rush Welcome to Drivel Over Coffee. The…
A Pain in the Back #424 10/30/2018
Bet you ain’t know that I be checking you out, when you be putting your heels on. I swear your body’s so perfect baby. “There Goes My Baby” – 1959 – The Drifters Welcome to Drivel Over Coffee. The Drivel rambles through this thing called life, stopping here and there for reflection, an enlightenment, some storytelling, and…
Back in the Day #423 10/16/2018
What a field-day for the heat, a thousand people in the street. Singing songs and carrying signs mostly say, hooray for our side. – For What It’s Worth – 1966 – Buffalo Springfield Welcome to Drivel Over Coffee. The Drivel rambles through this thing called life, stopping here and there for reflection, an enlightenment, some storytelling, and…
Tillie & Chester #422 10/9/2018
Come, come, come, come, come into my heart tell me, darlin’ we will never part. I need you darlin’ so come go with me – – “Come Go With Me” – 1956 – The Del-Vikings Welcome to Drivel Over Coffee. The Drivel rambles through this thing called life, stopping here and there for reflection, an enlightenment,…