TGIF.....

Don't touch my bags if you please, Mr. Customs Man....
Arlo Guthrie, after taking part in two sold-out shows for NOLA aid at Tipitina's, raised additional funds and collected musical equipment for the musicians of New Orleans by holding "Christmas on The City of New Orleans." Arlo and Friends stopped, performed and fundraised starting December 7th in Chicago and arrived December 17th in New Orleans. - complete story - more

You ain't a beauty but, hey, you're alright....
(AP) TRENTON, N.J. - A New Jersey lawmaker is hoping to get mileage from Bruce Springsteen's classic album "Born to Run." State Sen. Raymond Lesniak is driving a proposal introduced Thursday to create specialty "Born to Run" license tags for Garden State drivers. Proceeds would go to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, a Springsteen-supported charity. - complete article

At last, my perfume has come along....
Estee Lauder has dragged out the Etta James' classic At Last for its new perfume advertisement; Mercedes used it a few years ago. What a wonderful, wonderful song. By the way, Etta James is still alive and kicking hard, recording some top-rate blues CDs. After you've searched for and obtained At Last (a must!), try a recent CD like Burnin' Down the House: Live at the House of Blues or Let's Roll. You can leave your hat on.