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Keeping up with the Joneses

Songs in my head:
"The Great Depression" by the Jam
"Man in the Corner Shop" by the Jam
To paraphrase a quote from the Dismemberment Plan, it's Friday once again. Not sure what I'll be doing tonight, but I know I'll do my shift and see Trail of Dead tomorrow.

The coldfront is still here. Temps are between upper 40s and lower 50s. It's kinda interesting walking the dog in this weather. She seems more in the mood of running than walking and sniffing around.

I could understand when Royal Crown Revue asked the Amazing Royal Crowns to change their name, but this is stretching it a little.

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