In the end, this week hasn’t necessarily been as bad as it’s posts suggest. Progress has been made.

It’s looking like that work headache is finally clearing, and the (totally not mine) delays have been noticed by levels of power that might be able to effect change (but I’m not holding my breath). Also, earlier this week I made some music (recording some bass tracks for a friend’s upcoming project) that I think sounds pretty good, and serves the project well. I’ll be sure to point it out if/when it hits the market. I honestly haven’t been playing enough (I need to get back to that), I’m hoping this sparks some inspiration.

Speaking of music, today’s the last Bandcamp Friday of 2020; if you’ve been holding off buying tunes (like say mine), today’s a good day, because processing fees are waived and the artist’s payday is a little bit larger. Go support some good independent artists!

All that aside, the whole week has been kind of blurry. My ankle is still sore (though getting better), and I’ve been kind of loggy since Tuesday when I got my annual flu vaccine (though far from the worst experiences I’ve had with that). But, I’m coming out on the other side now, and hopefully it’ll keep me from getting knocked down with the usual viruses.

The good news is that my reviewing of the calendar this week remindes me that this has been my last full work week for the year. I’m staring down a couple of four day weeks (seeding the schedule with use-or-lose leave) and then two weeks off to close 2020 down. I’ll take that.

Anyway, tunes. This is one of those “made for you” playlists on Spotify, and it’s hitting the mark, starting off with perhaps my favorite REM tune, then (the horn-section version of) a pretty damned great ‘Mats song. From there, it’s some pretty good riot grrl, and some interesting 80s/90s alternative. Not a bad listen.

1. “Driver 8” – REM
2. “Can’t Hardly Wait” – The Replacements
3. “Girls Like Us” – The Julie Ruin
4. “Dig Me Out” – Sleater-Kinney
5. “Gigantic” – Pixies
6. “Sucked Out” – Superdrag
7. “Pot Roast and Kisses” – The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band
8. “Club Zero” – The Go Gos
9. “Cool Schmool” – Batmobile
10. “This Woman’s Work” – Kate Bush
11. “White Flag” – Slutever
12. “Smash Hit” – Potty Mouth