Another early morning here on the East Bank of campus. No matter how long I I have done this arriving-early-to-work-to-get- in-some-quality-time thing, I still can't manage to walk the quiet and empty halls to open my office in the dark of 6 o'clock winter morn without feeling a bit resentful, tired and ticked off. In an attempt to mellow myself out, I decided to go old school this A.M. and listen to some Four Tops. It did the trick, happily. Who can stay in a salty mood for long listening to this? So now I am sharing with you the Four Tops--along with some Al Green, Jackie Wilson, Supremes, Shirelles, Otis Redding, and Aretha Franklin thrown in for good measure.
Now if you feel that you can't go on
Because all your hope is gone
And your life is filled with confusion
And happiness is just an illusion
And your world around is tumblin' down
Darling, reach out
Reach out for me...