Gordon Lightfoot’s song ‘Protocol’, written in the mid-70s, feels as relevant today in the face of current world affairs. It was a powerful anti-war anthem that reflected on the devastation of war and the consequences of blindly following orders. Lyrics in comments. Lyrics below.

Gordon Lightfoot’s song ‘Protocol’, written in the mid-70s, feels as relevant today in the face of current world affairs. It was a powerful anti-war anthem that reflected on the devastation of war and the consequences of blindly following orders.

YouTube video by Gordon Lightfoot - Topic Protocol

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“Not a snowball’s chance in hell” that Canada will become the 51st US state. ~ Justin Trudeau

Here‘s my quick try:

‘The seconds ticked past the age of the living and entered the realm of unknown possibilities.’

Have a go?
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Writers can find inspiration anywhere. Often it is a snippet from a conversation, a chance encounter or a few words from a character in a film. Here is a phrase from Agatha Christie’s Poirot season 12, episode 1 when Hercule Poirot says “What is time in the face of death?” #writing
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Introduce yourself with:
One book 📚 — The Foundation Trilogy (Asimov)
One movie 🎥 — Casablanca / Jingle Jangle
One album 💿 — Dark Side of the Moon
One TV show 📺 — Rings of Power / Monk