I Gotchu

I am consistently good at doing only two things in this world. One is parallel parking, and the other is compiling a damn good break-up playlist.

I don't just have a generic catalog of songs that I send off to broken-hearted girlfriends. Instead I curate a personalized mix of songs with lyrics that [hopefully] hit the spot. I don't say this to brag, but as a free advertisement for anyone who needs the healing help of harmony. I gotchu.

Here's my latest playlist, for little Lightfield, who bravely slid a diamond ring off her finger before it was too late. This one's for you, Al:




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