Friday's Rambling

The late Steve Goodman said it all in one of his songs:

You better get it while you can. You better get it while you can. If you wait too long, it'll all be gone and you'll be sorry then. It doesn't matter if you're rich or poor, and it's the same for a woman or a man. From the cradle to the crypt is a mighty short trip, so - you better get it while you can."

These lyrics may be interpreted in two ways. The first being the way very greedy corporate and political figures have taken what they can while the taking is good – only with thoughts for themselves and no one else in their narrow, greedy hearts.

Or, you can view it as making the most of every opportunity available – to positively interact with people and situations encountered in everyday life. The latter is the path which will garner the greatest rewards in life.

The adage of reaping what you sow always seems to hold true, at least it has to this writer.

Goodman was the man responsible for the hit “City of New Orleans.” For years, he battled leukemia until his untimely death at the early age of 36. I urge you to explore his music – common songs by a very uncommon man and one of the finest guitar pickers you will ever hear.

The news from the Flint Mayor Don Williamson’s office has been mighty strange over the last two weeks, culminating in his retirement announcement on Monday. Mike Brown, recently appointed City Administrator, will assume the reigns as mayor until a special election is held in August.

This whimpering political death to one of Flint’s more fiery characters is not the end most people expected, especially after Williamson recently repeated, “I plan to be the mayor for another eight years.”

The Don may be sick, as he also has removed his picture from Patsy Lou’s newspaper ads. Williamson announced Thursday that he would rest for eight months and continue his run for governor.
This blog will be on hiatus to celebrate President’s Day on Monday. In addition, my Senior Editor and family are coming for a 24-hour visit. Talk to you again on Tuesday, and don’t forget to support your Presidents!