i have spent quite a bit of the past 12 days or so reflecting on the life, death, and songs of grant w mclennan, half of the core of the band, the go-betweens. i have also given considerable thought to the sad fact that he lost his father when he was only four years old, and to the impact that this had upon him and his songs.

well, what more can i say? except that he has left a great legacy, a magnificent collection of great songs, not only by the go-betweens but also solo, and with steve kileby as jack frost ...

i'm also grateful that i didn't lose a parent when i was young, and furthermore that i still have both my parents.
my father has told me numerous times whilst i was growing up that a singlet will keep you warm in winter and cool in summer. i can't argue with the first half of the statement, but am not sure that i fully agree with that last bit; altough i do acknolwedge that in summer (or other sweaty times) a singlet can at least absorb the sweat from one's body. maybe that's what he was getting at?

in any case, nowadays i do typically wear singlets to work, at least in the cooler months ...

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