Today marks the inauguration of the forty-fifth President of the United States of America. It is the first day of an unknowable future that nevertheless portends to be dark, ugly, and confusing. At times like this, it’s tempting to check out, to disengage, and to retreat into the soft luxury of the everyday.
Don’t.
Don’t turn away. Don’t tune out. Don’t quit. Keep your eyes open and your feet moving. And take music as your guide.
