Views And News: "Same Old Thriller Song And Dance - Only The Zombie Costumes Are Different"

September - October - November - December 2024

Every Halloween, those of us who are fortunate enough to have been able to celebrate it, harken back to days of trying not to get too much spirit gum in our hair, and making sure we find the largest pillowcase in the house (because Laffy Taffy and Zagnuts can weigh quite a bit). This year, we thought maybe we would take a break from the standard Hannah Barbera and Aaron Spelling themes, and be kind of politically incorrect. So we've decided to go with the old Heavily Painted Geisha/Samurai In His Japanese Smoking Jacket motif. Considering I'm a bit too fat to be a Geisha anymore, I figure I should probably be the Samurai. Although, with my bone structure, there are more than a few drunken male patrons (and politically spoken…even some female patrons) who still might want to take me to dinner. Mind you, it is not the prospective collection of goodies that maintains my juvenile attraction for Halloween. It is both the vibe of the supernatural, and the opportunity for me to use the overabundance of pancake base make-up that we purchased for our involvement in a distant summer musical, and re-creation of the Thriller video last summer. Speaking of being terrified, I have undoubtedly been sidetracked (no pun intended) where producing some new songs are concerned. I only say this because I can't articulate any other rationale. Ironically, it seems that fear is the exact emotion that apparently may end up being the motivating factor after all. When you donate years to the quest of other pursuits (however understandable and productive), you come to understand the age old phrase about music being a jealous mistress. And that jealousy is finally overwhelming me. So, in the words of a somewhat toxic but brilliant friend from my youth: "..How about a song on a tape..?" Anyway (sniff), speaking of overwhelming immaturity (mine..not Joe's), forgetting whomever is currently inhabiting the Neverland Ranch, I am curious as to what former President Trump will be handing out at the front door of all four of his homes around the country on October 31st. To be fair, it's probably the same thing that former President Obama will be distributing at all four of his residences - Commemorative golf balls probably...with campaign phrase parodies...like: "Spare Change You Can't Believe In" and "Make America Hate Again". The trouble is, both phrases apply to both presidents. So you really won't know which house gave you which ball. I know, I know…One ball goes to the right, and the other one goes to the left. Har De Har De Har. Save Some Of That Cover For Me, Or For The Thing With Forty Eyes :) -SJ.