Same Auld Lang Syne

Saw a post by a friend that I didn't realize was a true story. I wanted to share it.

On Christmas Eve in 1975, singer/songwriter Dan Fogelberg ran into an old high school girlfriend; a chance encounter that would lead to one of his most endearing and popular songs, "Same Old Lang Syne." 5 years later, in December of 1980, the world first heard that song as it began its run on the charts that would last for more than 4 months.

Met my old lover in the grocery store. The snow was falling Christmas Eve.

I stole behind her in the frozen foods and I touched her on the sleeve

She didn't recognize the face at first... but then her eyes flew open wide.

She went to hug me and she spilled her purse and we laughed until we cried.

We took her groceries to the checkout stand. The food was totaled up and bagged.

We stood there lost in our embarrassment as the conversation dragged.

We went to have ourselves a drink or two, but couldn't find an open bar.

We bought a six-pack at the liquor store and we drank it in her car.

We drank a toast to innocence, we drank a toast to now.

We tried to reach beyond the emptiness but neither one knew how.

She said she'd married her an architect who kept her warm and safe and dry.

She would have liked to say she loved the man but she didn't like to lie.

I said the years had been a friend to her and that her eyes were still as blue.

But in those eyes I wasn't sure if I saw doubt or gratitude.

She said she saw me in the record stores and that I must be doing well.

I said the audience was heavenly but the traveling was hell.

We drank a toast to innocence, we drank a toast to now.

And tried to reach beyond the emptiness but neither one knew how.

We drank a toast to innocence, we drank a toast to time.

We're living in our eloquence. Another 'auld lang syne.'

The beer was empty and our tongues were tired and running out of things to say.

She gave a kiss to me as I got out and I watched her drive away.

Just for a moment I was back at school... and felt that old familiar pain.

And as I turned to make my way back home - the snow turned into rain.

Dan Fogelberg, in my humble opinion, was one of the single, best lyricists of my lifetime. This song, "Leader of the Band," and my favorite - "Nexus." He often told intricate, detailed and intimate stories then set them to his own amazing music. He was one of my favorite artists. Harry Chapin had a similar gift but Harry died before he really got a chance to show off his writing talents.

So here's to you, Dan. Thanks for the songs that I know so well and still sing when they come on the radio. And thanks to Doreen for sharing the story.

Gun Ownership Under a Biden Presidency

 

Joe Biden supporters like to say "He doesn't want to take your guns." Whether innocently or intentionally, those supporters are not paying attention.

In October Biden said he wants to do away with the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), which could bankrupt the entire firearms industry.

The PLCAA, signed into law by President George W. Bush in 2005, prevents gun manufacturers from being sued by victims or victims' families if one of their products that is legally purchased and owned is somehow misused by someone, as in the commission of a crime or a child being accidentally shot

Biden has stated one of his priorities is to repeal this law, opening up avenues for people to sue gun manufacturers if someone is shot and/or killed by someone who uses the gun legally or illegally. He says no other manufacturer enjoys such protections. But when is the last time you heard about a car manufacturer being sued by someone because one of their vehicles was used during the commission of a crime?

These lawsuits would initially cause gun prices to skyrocket and eventually could bankrupt the manufacturers, which is Biden's intention.

Biden's Vice Presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, and his selected Chief of Staff, Jennifer Dillon, have both stated the campaign's intention to initiate a mandatory buyback of "assault weapons," forcing Americans to sell such weapons to the government or register them with ATF. Biden has also stated his intention to tax owners who choose to keep the weapons $200 per weapon and $200 each per "high capacity magazine."

Biden's plans call for a complete ban on manufacture and sale of new assault weapons and high capacity magazines (the definitions of which will ultimately be decided by left-wing politicians) thus preventing many Americans from purchasing their weapon(s) of choice.

Depending on how it is defined, the ban on high capacity magazines could also effect the sale and ownership of some handguns. Many have magazines that hold more than seven or ten rounds and as such could be banned from manufacture and sale. Current owners of said handguns could also be forced to sell them to the government or be taxed exorbitantly in order to keep them.

Yes, he wants to take your guns. He and his cohorts are fairly blatant and open about it. And his followers who deny it are wearing blinders.