From next article in progress:

 

During the last paragraph, Mary Hopkins came on the TVs here to sing “Those Were the Days,” believe it or not. In case you think I’m making this shit up, I have the photo to prove it. I’m too literal and earnest to make anything up. Overlooking my shoulder, God (or gods, if you prefer) had such a good laugh, he said, “Check this out.”

Once upon a time there was a tavern
Where we used to raise a glass or two
Remember how we laughed away the hours
Think of all the great things we would do?

Those were the days, my friend
We thought they’d never end
We’d sing and dance forever and a day
We’d live the life we choose
We’d fight and never lose