Happy New Year, Tom Jones, and Going off the Rails

 First off: Auld Lang Syne, my friends.

Last night, I ran into Tom Jones. This is him doing "Black Betty" and putting Ram Jam to shame.

How far can you get from David Byrne? Well, Jones makes me think the house might just be Burning Down:

Odds and sods:

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I got a bit tired around 8 and was back up at ten. The computer has been grumpy today. The room is either too hot or too chilly. Another weekend in paradise. I am going to be here for a bit, then need to restock groceries. The rain stopped, finally. 

12:41 and all I have done is work on posts and go to McClure's for my caffeine and nicotine fix. I will take a break and eat some mac and cheese now. I can still catch the bus.

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12:42