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Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Take It Easy


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My mantra when I remember to remember it. It makes life simpler and more peaceful, although I will likely never, ever be a-standin' on a corner in Winslow, Arizona.  

"Don't let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy." 

Eat your breakfast. Savor your coffee. Take your vitamin. Keep your appointments. Do your work. Brush your hair. Water your flowering plants. Believe in yourself. Pray to let worries go. Allow peace to enter. Listen to people. Listen to yourself. Comb on black mascara, thread the wired Tory earrings through the tiny holes in your ear lobes. Love yourself. Love your family. Be kind. Be calm. Make your maiden batch of Marcella Hazan's famous tomato sauce with San Marzano tomatoes, butter, salt and an onion cut in half. Even if you get the onion at 8 p.m. in the supermarket on a Wednesday night in November and eat a bowl of pasta at 9:30 p.m. Do your best. Take it easy. Ask Dan to pack some pasta, sauce and fresh mozzarella for Spice's school lunch tomorrow. 

"We may lose and we may winThough we will never be here again."

Good night.

"Take It Easy," Eagles, 1972

Written by Glenn Lewis Frey and Jackson Browne

Well, I'm a-runnin' down the road tryna loosen my loadI've got seven women on my mindFour that wanna own me, two that wanna stone meOne says she's a friend of mine
Take it easy, take it easyDon't let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazyLighten up while you still canDon't even try to understandJust find a place to make your standTake it easy
Well, I'm a-standin' on a corner in Winslow, ArizonaSuch a fine sight to seeIt's a girl, my Lord, in a flatbed FordSlowin' down to take a look at me
Come on, baby, don't say maybeI gotta know if your sweet love is gonna save meWe may lose and we may winThough we will never be here againSo open up, I'm climbin' inSo take it easy
Well, I'm a-runnin' down the road tryna loosen my loadGot a world of trouble on my mindLookin' for a lover who won't blow my coverShe's so hard to find
Take it easy, take it easyDon't let the sound of your own wheels make you crazyCome on, baby, don't say maybeI gotta know if your sweet love is gonna save me
Ooh, oohOoh, oohOoh, oohOoh, oohOoh, oohOh, we got it easyWe oughta take it easy
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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 21, 2024 at 7:06 AM

    Love this song! And the sentiment, too. We just do our best.
    Xoxo,
    Nan

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  2. AnonymousNovember 21, 2024 at 6:19 PM

    This song really conjures the 70s, our teen decade. I should probably have a tattoo that says “don’t let the sound of your own wheels make you crazy.” Hang in there, Alice!
    Liz

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  3. AnonymousNovember 21, 2024 at 6:35 PM

    Hi Nan and Liz. Such a wise, wise song!!!!!! Glad you like, it, too. Love Alice

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