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I’m watching an episode of Chopped where all this the competitors are firefighters. That totally would have happened in 2019 Emergency Land.

Who was your first music obsession? For me, it was the Monkees, sparking my love of the 1960s. Their music is still with me, often providing motivation or grounding. The profile picture I often use to promote my website has a record spinning in the background. That's the Monkees Headquarters album, and if you look at the back, you'll see that Peter Tork is credited for playing keyboards, banjo, and bass. Yes, Peter Tork was much more than the Monkees bass player, as he has often been memorialized this week. Peter passed away this week at the age of 77, and I'll be spinning a lot of Monkees tunes this weekend in his memory. A talented musician, I'll remember him for songs like Can You Dig it? Long Title: Do I have to Do This All Over Again, and For Pete's Sake. But I'll also remember Peter for his brilliantly played blissful imbecility on the show. Although the real Peter Tork was nothing like this character, his portrayal of a naive, happy-go-lucky, childlike hippie, brought me so much joy as a kid. Optimism in the world sometimes seems to be lacking when you're a teenager. As the Devil in "The Devil and Peter Tork" says, "Innocence is at a premium." Peter's character provided me with a reminder that it's okay to be imperfect, there is the potential for empathy in the world, there hope for this generation, and true friends are still going to love you if you call the Jolly Roger the Rolly Jogger. Thank you for the laughter, the hope, and the music, which will forever provide a soundtrack for my life. Rest in Peace Peter Tork.

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