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Yesterday, I had another sell-out at the Sam’s Club in Shreveport. I’ve accomplished a lot with my contacts on this trip, and I made some real progress on my writing. This next week, I have a school program in Justin, Texas; Waldenbooks at the Mall in Alexandria, Louisiana on Thursday; and Saturday the Sam’s Club in Monroe.  Today, I’ll attend the Scottish Society meeting in Monroe.

Today, I’d thought I’d post the words of one of my favorite songs. I’d like to write a screenplay that would open with this song someday. I’ve got several ideas racing through my head on it.

 Castles in the Air by Don Mclean

And if she asks you why, you can tell her that I told you
That I’m tired of castles in the air.
I’ve got a dream I want the world to share
And castle walls just lead me to despair.

Hills of forest green where the mountains touch the sky,
A dream come true, I’ll live there till I die.
I’m asking you to say my last goodbye.
The love we knew ain’t worth another try.

Save me from all the trouble and the pain.
I know I’m weak, but I can’t face that girl again.
Tell her the reasons why I can’t remain,
Perhaps she’ll understand if you tell it to her plain.

But how can words express the feel of sunlight in the morning,
In the hills, away from city strife.
I need a country woman for my wife;
I’m city born, but I love the country life.

For I cannot be part of the cocktail generation:
Partners waltz, devoid of all romance.
The music plays and everyone must dance.
I’m bowing out. I need a second chance.

Save me from all the trouble and the pain.
I know I’m weak, but I can’t face that girl again.
Tell her the reasons why I can’t remain,
Perhaps she’ll understand if you tell it to her plain.

And if she asks you why, you can tell her that I told you
That I’m tired of castles in the air.
I’ve got a dream I want the world to share
And castle walls just lead me to despair.