Here on the Left Coast we have about six hours to go before the year rolls over. In that time, thousands of people around the planet will be maimed or slaughtered by the satanic devil rum or its evil cousins. Regardless the rest of the species will gallop on its way into celebratory oblivion like the children of Hamlin. My blessings upon them one and all and may they emerge unscathed. I am going out to the east side of the county where the best folkies hang out and will play my fingers sore with good will and non-alcoholic refreshment.