Peter Glassman
@runyogarx.bsky.social
Professor of Clinical Medicine Emeritus. Non-Professor of (but interested in) Economics, running, yoga, skiing, music, wine, art & coffee. Opinions my own (? stolen). Proud Non-Influencer. Dumb Humorist.
EVERYONE STAY CALM... Nothing is under control.
EVERYONE STAY CALM... Nothing is under control.
"War, huh, yeah What is it good for? Absolutely nothing..."
This morning's barista song is an important Public Service Announcement by Edwin Starr (1969). From the Vietnam War era, it still applies. Sing the chorus loud. Let your voice be heard (not only by the neighbors).
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This morning's barista song is an important Public Service Announcement by Edwin Starr (1969). From the Vietnam War era, it still applies. Sing the chorus loud. Let your voice be heard (not only by the neighbors).
youtu.be/01-2pNCZiNk
Edwin Starr - War (Original Video - 1969)
YouTube video by Stream Crops
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September 23, 2026 at 2:11 PM
"War, huh, yeah What is it good for? Absolutely nothing..."
This morning's barista song is an important Public Service Announcement by Edwin Starr (1969). From the Vietnam War era, it still applies. Sing the chorus loud. Let your voice be heard (not only by the neighbors).
youtu.be/01-2pNCZiNk
This morning's barista song is an important Public Service Announcement by Edwin Starr (1969). From the Vietnam War era, it still applies. Sing the chorus loud. Let your voice be heard (not only by the neighbors).
youtu.be/01-2pNCZiNk
Today's barista song is "Cinnamon Girl" (Neil Young w/Crazy Horse). A great piece of classic rock, the song just drives forward hard on bass and guitar riffs; Neil's voice overlaying those perfectly. Enjoy the song and coffee....And, oh, add some cinnamon if you'd like.
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Cinnamon Girl (2009 Remaster)
YouTube video by Neil Young - Topic
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September 22, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Today's barista song is "Cinnamon Girl" (Neil Young w/Crazy Horse). A great piece of classic rock, the song just drives forward hard on bass and guitar riffs; Neil's voice overlaying those perfectly. Enjoy the song and coffee....And, oh, add some cinnamon if you'd like.
youtu.be/jREf47BPe5w?...
youtu.be/jREf47BPe5w?...
"Let things go, it's not good for you Or anybody else..."
For baristas this morning we have Caamp, "Let Things Go". Love the soft banjo playing along with the acoustic guitar; the lyrics are a life lesson unto themselves. Good start to the week.
#caamp
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For baristas this morning we have Caamp, "Let Things Go". Love the soft banjo playing along with the acoustic guitar; the lyrics are a life lesson unto themselves. Good start to the week.
#caamp
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Caamp - Let Things Go (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Caamp
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September 21, 2026 at 2:10 PM
"Let things go, it's not good for you Or anybody else..."
For baristas this morning we have Caamp, "Let Things Go". Love the soft banjo playing along with the acoustic guitar; the lyrics are a life lesson unto themselves. Good start to the week.
#caamp
youtu.be/APo71H9g-hk?...
For baristas this morning we have Caamp, "Let Things Go". Love the soft banjo playing along with the acoustic guitar; the lyrics are a life lesson unto themselves. Good start to the week.
#caamp
youtu.be/APo71H9g-hk?...
Today's barista song is "Be Thankful For What You Got" by William DeVaughn. Extended version (time enough to make two Americanos). Long ago, when we were driving in my friend's Lincoln, and we heard "With a gangsta lean" we would do (our version of) the gansta lean. Fun days.
youtu.be/6qxtmFnR4Bg
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Be Thankful For What You Got
YouTube video by William Devaughn - Topic
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September 20, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Today's barista song is "Be Thankful For What You Got" by William DeVaughn. Extended version (time enough to make two Americanos). Long ago, when we were driving in my friend's Lincoln, and we heard "With a gangsta lean" we would do (our version of) the gansta lean. Fun days.
youtu.be/6qxtmFnR4Bg
youtu.be/6qxtmFnR4Bg
Today's barista song is Dire Strait's "Brothers in Arms". To me, it has a soft, floating sadness and a ting of a Scottish dirge--along with Mark Knopfler's signature guitar sound. Enjoy (the video is cool too)! #direstraits
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Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by DireStraitsVEVO
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September 19, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Today's barista song is Dire Strait's "Brothers in Arms". To me, it has a soft, floating sadness and a ting of a Scottish dirge--along with Mark Knopfler's signature guitar sound. Enjoy (the video is cool too)! #direstraits
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youtu.be/jhdFe3evXpk?...
Ever make bad decisions, then this morning's barista song is for you, "Friend of the Devil" by the Grateful Dead. The cover from Skeletons From the Closet (original song is on American Beauty) reminds me of loving having albums for their art, too. #GratefulDead #albumart
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Friend of the Devil (2018 Remaster)
YouTube video by Grateful Dead - Topic
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September 18, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Ever make bad decisions, then this morning's barista song is for you, "Friend of the Devil" by the Grateful Dead. The cover from Skeletons From the Closet (original song is on American Beauty) reminds me of loving having albums for their art, too. #GratefulDead #albumart
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Today's barista song comes from a band that without question should be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (but it isn't and it is an abomination): Jethro Tull. This particular song, "Nothing is Easy" is dedicated to...uh...All of us. #JethroTull #RRHalloffame
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Jethro Tull - Nothing Is Easy
YouTube video by Aqualung71
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September 17, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Today's barista song comes from a band that without question should be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (but it isn't and it is an abomination): Jethro Tull. This particular song, "Nothing is Easy" is dedicated to...uh...All of us. #JethroTull #RRHalloffame
youtu.be/HoSOuYNNXjU?...
youtu.be/HoSOuYNNXjU?...
Today's barista song is best heard live. "Burning Down the House" by the Talking Heads. Love David Byrne bringing an acoustic guitar into the mix. And just try making coffee without dancing to this....(you'll likely fail--not dancing I mean, you'll succeed at coffee).
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Stop Making Sense | Burning Down the House | Official Clip HD | A24
YouTube video by A24
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September 16, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Today's barista song is best heard live. "Burning Down the House" by the Talking Heads. Love David Byrne bringing an acoustic guitar into the mix. And just try making coffee without dancing to this....(you'll likely fail--not dancing I mean, you'll succeed at coffee).
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Why was I not informed of this sooner in life? Would have saved bazillions...
Financial Advisors Recommend Throwing Away Unopened Bills https://theonion.com/financial-advisors-recommend-throwing-away-unopened-bills/
September 15, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Why was I not informed of this sooner in life? Would have saved bazillions...
So, today's barista song goes back over 60 years to Francoise Hardy. In my defense, I only heard her a few years ago so she is new to me. Anyway, her voice is so pure and soft, it just gets you right there (pointing at the heart)...and perhaps the tear ducts. Enjoy
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Françoise Hardy - Le premier bonheur du jour (Official Lyrics Video)
YouTube video by FrancoiseHardyVEVO
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September 15, 2026 at 2:03 PM
So, today's barista song goes back over 60 years to Francoise Hardy. In my defense, I only heard her a few years ago so she is new to me. Anyway, her voice is so pure and soft, it just gets you right there (pointing at the heart)...and perhaps the tear ducts. Enjoy
youtu.be/BjlYeTuJ1iM?...
youtu.be/BjlYeTuJ1iM?...
Dedicated to all the news about rampaging AI potentially getting loose among us, today's barista song is the brilliant cover of Led Zep's "Dancing Days" by the Stone Temple Pilots. Because it's never too late to dance....
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Stone Temple Pilots – Dancing Days (Vinyl Visualizer)
YouTube video by Stone Temple Pilots
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September 14, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Dedicated to all the news about rampaging AI potentially getting loose among us, today's barista song is the brilliant cover of Led Zep's "Dancing Days" by the Stone Temple Pilots. Because it's never too late to dance....
youtu.be/Gu0kCdAgKJw?...
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This morning's barista song is by Myles Smith, "Stargazing". A great voice, meaningful lyrics and fun to sing along with while making coffee. I love this flashmob version of it, with Julien Cohen. #mylessmith #juliencohen
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Myles Smith shocks Train Station with EPIC Stargazing flashmob
YouTube video by Julien Cohen
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September 13, 2026 at 2:14 PM
This morning's barista song is by Myles Smith, "Stargazing". A great voice, meaningful lyrics and fun to sing along with while making coffee. I love this flashmob version of it, with Julien Cohen. #mylessmith #juliencohen
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Today's barista moment is from Sir Paul in his post-Beatle and pre-Wings window. Personally, I love his first album after the Beatles broke up but this song is from the album RAM (1971). Enjoy (and please sing along with the posh British accent in the middle if you'd like) :-)
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Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey (Medley / 2012 Remaster)
YouTube video by Paul McCartney - Topic
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September 12, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Today's barista moment is from Sir Paul in his post-Beatle and pre-Wings window. Personally, I love his first album after the Beatles broke up but this song is from the album RAM (1971). Enjoy (and please sing along with the posh British accent in the middle if you'd like) :-)
youtu.be/UvUkPtSheyg
youtu.be/UvUkPtSheyg
"'Cause we're livin' in a world of fools. Breakin' us down".
--"How Deep is Your Love" by The Bee Gees--
Today's barista song, perhaps because of the day's very sad anniversary, was in my head this morning. Whatever the reason, I made coffee while singing it. Your turn..
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--"How Deep is Your Love" by The Bee Gees--
Today's barista song, perhaps because of the day's very sad anniversary, was in my head this morning. Whatever the reason, I made coffee while singing it. Your turn..
youtu.be/XpqqjU7u5Yc?...
Bee Gees - How Deep Is Your Love (Official Video)
YouTube video by beegees
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September 11, 2026 at 1:47 PM
"'Cause we're livin' in a world of fools. Breakin' us down".
--"How Deep is Your Love" by The Bee Gees--
Today's barista song, perhaps because of the day's very sad anniversary, was in my head this morning. Whatever the reason, I made coffee while singing it. Your turn..
youtu.be/XpqqjU7u5Yc?...
--"How Deep is Your Love" by The Bee Gees--
Today's barista song, perhaps because of the day's very sad anniversary, was in my head this morning. Whatever the reason, I made coffee while singing it. Your turn..
youtu.be/XpqqjU7u5Yc?...
About that $5000….only after the midterms…
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September 11, 2026 at 4:16 AM
About that $5000….only after the midterms…
Today's barista song (with one of the oddest the videos ever?) is "Water Underground" by Real Estate. Dedicated to the humidity (water over-the-ground) that's killin' us in LA.
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Real Estate - Water Underground (Official Video)
YouTube video by realestateband
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September 10, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Today's barista song (with one of the oddest the videos ever?) is "Water Underground" by Real Estate. Dedicated to the humidity (water over-the-ground) that's killin' us in LA.
youtu.be/WDVifDI1je0?...
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Live, from wherever it is, the Trump-bamboozle-a-palooka continues....
September 10, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Live, from wherever it is, the Trump-bamboozle-a-palooka continues....
Today's barista song has the lyrics, "Life is hard, you know (Oh-way-oh). So strike a pose on a Cadillac" Yes, it's back to the 80's with The Bangles. Love how the song just launches into movement (ex: mine while making coffee). Enjoy (and try to Walk Like An Egyptian)!
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The Bangles - Walk Like an Egyptian (Official Video)
YouTube video by TheBanglesVEVO
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September 9, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Today's barista song has the lyrics, "Life is hard, you know (Oh-way-oh). So strike a pose on a Cadillac" Yes, it's back to the 80's with The Bangles. Love how the song just launches into movement (ex: mine while making coffee). Enjoy (and try to Walk Like An Egyptian)!
youtu.be/Cv6tuzHUuuk?...
youtu.be/Cv6tuzHUuuk?...
Today's barista song popped into my head this morning, perhaps because it was so rainy here for 2 days. "Another Day of Sun" from LA LA LAND is one of my favorite films, and its opening scene captures the exuberance of LA....despite the freeways...Enjoy! #LALALAND #Music
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Another Day of Sun - La La Land Opening Scene
YouTube video by screenWEEK
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September 8, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Today's barista song popped into my head this morning, perhaps because it was so rainy here for 2 days. "Another Day of Sun" from LA LA LAND is one of my favorite films, and its opening scene captures the exuberance of LA....despite the freeways...Enjoy! #LALALAND #Music
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"Woke up this morning with a wine glass in my hand..." Well, for me, more like a coffee mug.... Today's barista song is by Peter Frampton, the live version of "Do You Feel Like We Do". Great for air guitar aficionados. Would love to know how he does that synth voice...?
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Do You Feel Like We Do
YouTube video by Peter Frampton - Topic
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September 7, 2026 at 2:15 PM
"Woke up this morning with a wine glass in my hand..." Well, for me, more like a coffee mug.... Today's barista song is by Peter Frampton, the live version of "Do You Feel Like We Do". Great for air guitar aficionados. Would love to know how he does that synth voice...?
youtu.be/hUioud7Qtsw?...
youtu.be/hUioud7Qtsw?...
Today's barista moment brought to you by the B52's. "Planet Claire" has an amazing, and long, intro (about 2.5 minutes), mixing in voice and a walkie talkie (making the outerwordly beeping noises) before Fred launches into the rather fun-silly lyrics. Watch & enjoy! #B52s
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B52s Planet Claire FULL HQ Restored best version!!
YouTube video by terribletc
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September 6, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Today's barista moment brought to you by the B52's. "Planet Claire" has an amazing, and long, intro (about 2.5 minutes), mixing in voice and a walkie talkie (making the outerwordly beeping noises) before Fred launches into the rather fun-silly lyrics. Watch & enjoy! #B52s
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Today's barista song (what I listen to while making coffee) is "Bloodline" by Alex Warren (with Jelly Roll). Not only do I love the music but also the meaningful lyrics about brotherhood and breaking away from your supposed destiny. (The video is cool too). Enjoy!
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Alex Warren - Bloodline (with Jelly Roll) [Official Video]
YouTube video by Alex Warren
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September 5, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Today's barista song (what I listen to while making coffee) is "Bloodline" by Alex Warren (with Jelly Roll). Not only do I love the music but also the meaningful lyrics about brotherhood and breaking away from your supposed destiny. (The video is cool too). Enjoy!
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Today's barista song is "You Can't Always Get What You Want". The sharp lyrics plus the choral opening, followed by acoustic guitar, French Horn, and then Mick's voice (repeating the opening choir lyrics) is marvelous, as is the organ & honky tonk piano later. Enjoy! #music
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The Rolling Stones - You Can’t Always Get What You Want (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by ABKCOVEVO
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September 4, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Today's barista song is "You Can't Always Get What You Want". The sharp lyrics plus the choral opening, followed by acoustic guitar, French Horn, and then Mick's voice (repeating the opening choir lyrics) is marvelous, as is the organ & honky tonk piano later. Enjoy! #music
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Updated guidance on various important vaccinations. (gift article). www.nytimes.com/2026/09/02/w...
A Guide to Covid, Flu and R.S.V. Vaccines This Fall (Gift Article)
Leading health organizations joined forces to issue the recommendations, citing a lack of strong guidance from the federal government.
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September 4, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Updated guidance on various important vaccinations. (gift article). www.nytimes.com/2026/09/02/w...
Today's barista song for morning coffee is one of my favorites: "Save It for Later". I first heard The Beat on John Peel's (UK) radio show. This version by Eddie Vedder. His raspy voice and the softly played background music backing him hits perfectly. #eddievedder #music
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Eddie Vedder - Save It For Later (Official Audio)
YouTube video by EddieVedderVEVO
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September 3, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Today's barista song for morning coffee is one of my favorites: "Save It for Later". I first heard The Beat on John Peel's (UK) radio show. This version by Eddie Vedder. His raspy voice and the softly played background music backing him hits perfectly. #eddievedder #music
youtu.be/3FOhKWV0TBU?...
youtu.be/3FOhKWV0TBU?...