Out There or Intrinsic to Human Beings.

We had pasta for lunch yesterday and listened to Terry Gross interview the very prolific author Stephen King on the radio. It was a fabulous interview. We do believe Terry is one of the finest interviewers in the business. Great, thoughtful, insightful questions. "Fresh Air" indeed.

Stephen King expounded on his grand theme, which I paraphrase as: "ordinary folks facing the extraordinary." Pretty much nails it. And it's something we all can relate to.

I especially loved his discussion of Evil. Is it a force "out there," or is it intrinsic to human beings? Great question. No good answer. But a great freaking question. I think of "Christine" that demonic automobile mowing down promiscuous teenagers. Freaky. Scary. Hilarious.

So yes, Stephen King once wrote a book about a global pandemic, and now we are all living in a Stephen King novel. Maybe we have always been living in a Stephen King novel. The demonic forces are all around us, maybe inside us too. Who knows?!

I wonder how it all turns out?!

The a.m. soundtrack - Ibrahim Ferrer's "Buenos Hermanos."  (2003). A beautiful breath of fresh sound from Cuba. We discovered Ibrahim via the Buena Vista Social Club. Love his voice and vibe. Joyful. Gorgeous. Beautifully played. Piano, organ, guitars, horns, various drums and percussion. Soulful. Groovy. Classic Cuban music. Music that moves, and can move you.  Fresh sound, fresh air.  Helps chase the demons away this morning.