Some days

I'm not gonna lie, while it's been a great time so far, there are some times when the recession really starts to get to you. The Iron Claw of the Layoff now seems to be extending into other industries. Seemingly every conversation, whether with parent, friend, colleague, or guy at the deli, seems to be another tale of the Claw clamping down. Last night I met up with a few former co-workers and realized, everyone who is still working seems to be miserable as well.

It's on days like this I think we should all learn something from our friend, Joaquin Phoenix. Yes, it is okay to quit acting to pursue music after learning a few chords on the guitar while emulating Johnny Cash. Yes, it is okay to withdraw from society, grow a beard and long hair and wear sunglasses. And Yes, it is okay to appear on David Letterman and act absolutely fucking nuts and somehow get away with it. Yes, yes we can. Some days we all just want to