Hodgepodge 9/365 - Seriously

A week ago, This American Life featured a gorgeous song, commissioned from Sara Bareilles and sung by Leslie Odom Jr.: "Seriously." When I first heard it, I had to go right back and listen again—and then again—it was so beautiful. I wanted to have it handy to listen to whenever I'd like. So, here:

And here is the link to the full story (act 4), with context. And, for thoroughness, the full episode of TAL that contained this act, also called "Seriously." Which pretty well sums up what I think about American politics, and about this election, which can't be over soon enough.

But for now, there's the beauty of this song. Even amid insanity, beauty can rise.