I don’t want to hear “Hallelujah” being sung by a precosious little girl and an operatic Super Star. By the way, I thought to myself. I wouldn’t even listen to “Ode to Joy”. I think my most favorite. Go roll yourself over Ludwig! Nothing is going to raise my spirits today.

Determined to dredge a deeper channel into the bottom of this river of silted over spirit. Here I can sit alone. I won’t be bothered by the promises of the sight and sound of the brighter side. Not today.

What!? What is this? “Ode to Joy” playing from the television.

Damn you Meta! Damn you!