Work is Blue

Dear Claudine,

How was your birthday last week? I hope that it was filled with friends, family and groovy vibes. I played “Love is Blue” several times at work in honor of the occasion. I had intended on sending you a poem that was published a few years ago that I wrote as an homage to you called “Did It Snow for You, Claudine?” But my job has become quite a bother of late – in fact it’s become an extraordinary pain in the ass! (All apologies for the strong language.) And I find myself either bringing work home on week nights - or spending the evening in a pathetic catatonic state, unable to do much but watch “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” on DVD. My partner has been very understanding! I promise I will send you the poem soon. My sister recently introduced me to an amazing singer that I think you would really appreciate. I play her everyday in my car on my way to work. Her name is Feist and her music has been an ideal soundtrack to these strange, maddening work days. Her lovely, lyrical “Mushaboom” is a standout. Go to YouTube and catch the video for “Mushaboom – Radio Edit.” It’s an unexpected little piece of brilliant.

Love Always,
Bradley