Great thread and I wholeheartedly agree with you all. I have been stuck in the 1930s and 1940s for as long as I can remember. I am 36 now and was the only kid listening to swing music in junior high in the late 80s instead of U2. Go figure. I get blue about the present as well though. With the 24-hour news cycle this is a very easy thing to do. However, when I am feeling that way I put on some Gramercy Five or Brubeck or whatever tickles my fancy and sink into a chair with an old briar and relax. Sometimes I pour a couple fingers of whiskey to go along with. Repeat as necessary.