the recession

It's 7:30AM and I am up and "at it." And for a change, I'm not still awake from last night! I have a morning thing to sing at the Cook County Treasurer's Office and I am trying to figure it out. They want me to come into the office - which will be filled with the general public paying bills, a dignitary or two and staff, and surprise a big fan with a "Happy Birthday" song - a cappella. It seemed like a great idea when I was asked. …