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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI'm turning off the tv
And have Pink Floyd blasting thru my house. My cat understands. Music soothes the soul n Another Brick in the Wall does it for me. Then, Dark Side of the Moon.. I’m in a good place..I cannot n will not get wrapped up in the what if’s. Either we put our energies into change or we don’t. Ranting n raving doesn’t change a thing. Way before the 2016 election, I told my friends., we’re gonna repeat history with this guy..I’m beyond sick I said that but even more sick with what I’m seeing. I’m 74..still have fight in me for my grandchildren who don’t have a clue. I feel helpless but not hopeless. What can we do besides the same ol’ go to the polls?
Shine on you crazy diamonds...

SoCalDavidS
(10,599 posts)I don’t have any kids or grandchildren, and am glad since I think the future is bleak in America.
Bluethroughu
(7,082 posts)Hear something that changes their mind.
MustLoveBeagles
(13,157 posts)Hortensis
(58,785 posts)you'll be far less loaded up with input that was worthless by the next day, even if valid, still know what you need to about what matters, and be happier and better informed after spending more time exercising your distant vision and taking in what there is to see.
Hortensis
(58,785 posts)Klaralven
(7,510 posts)AllaN01Bear
(24,506 posts)BigmanPigman
(52,743 posts)It's the last song on The Wall. I have seen Roger perform it twice and it is really beautiful. I like the part about the "bleeding hearts and artists make their stand....and when they've given their all, some stagger and fall after all it's not easy banging your head against some mad bugger's wall". I personally relate to it when I feel so frustrated and worn out by the "mad buggers" out there.
happybird
(5,368 posts)Finished Nick Mason’s book Inside Out, listened to the below, and then saw your post.
Hang in there. We’ve been ok and we’ll come out of this muck ok, too. I still believe in beauty and art and music and good people. I have faith in Gen Z, that they will correct the course.
https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2020/05/14/on-the-cusp-of-adulthood-and-facing-an-uncertain-future-what-we-know-about-gen-z-so-far-2/
I love the mellow-er vibe than Dogs, and it’s cool to see how the lyrics evolved.
Edit to add: and I love Dogs, but it’s too aggressive for my mood tonight.
quickesst
(6,309 posts).... to keep me informed, and usually somewhat depressed. That takes about an hour or an hour and a half a day to get caught up. I like watching TV, and I have multiple shows I keep up with. Why? Entertainment. If I did not have free will, and was forced to watch news all the time, I wouldn't just turn the TV off, I'd throw it out into the street. I have obviously not evolved as much as others here.
rickyhall
(5,033 posts)Like Pink Floyd, too. Not so much The Wall. I'm partial to Umma Gumma, Mettle and Dark Side.
Deuxcents
(21,575 posts)For some reason I just got hit tonight with the doldrums but I’m beyond pleased to hear from you and so appreciate the music and kind words. I will keep this thread n know you’re out there with the same heart as mine. I so appreciate you and yes.. we’ve been in muck before n we’ll keep fighting the good fight. Love to you..thanks so much
Roy Rolling
(7,273 posts)Shine On You Crazy Diamond was my song of choice Friday.
DanieRains
(4,619 posts)DanieRains
(4,619 posts)The Gunner's Dream
DanieRains
(4,619 posts)He got the idea for the song from a WW1 gunners poem.
DanieRains
(4,619 posts)Just read the lyrics if you never heard The Final Cut