Lullaby

As Hurricane Gustav pounds New Orleans and the surrounding area and the political scene gains momentum with more mudslinging and dirty laundry, I am reminded of a song by Loreena McKennitt that blends the sweetness of a child's lullaby with the stormy words of William Blake as narrated by Douglas Campbell. It seems appropriate for the moment.

At this time, Gustav not only pounds the Gulf Coast, but also pounds against my head in the form of high barometric pressure (I'm a human barometer down here), bringing me painful sinus pressure and the early signs of a migraine. Tonight, I'm more inclined to rest than to work. Since I'm not able to transfer the video to this entry, I've at least supplied the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xBLYMSgxCE