Getting Through the Big Black Moment

The nice thing about romance novels is knowing that the big black moment is coming, and the characters will sail right through it and find some kind of resolution. That's why we read these things, after all, isn't it? Because in real life the big black moments come sort of willy nilly and you just can't guarantee yourself a happy resolution.

I like all the "with age comes wisdom" crap - maybe when you're 70 the BBM is just a blip, but I'm finding that this summer my BBM's are coming with startling regularity. And I havne't been finding much resolution - or even much wisdom. Whoever is writing this story I'm living has obviously developed a sadistic streak.

I've tried all my usual tricks - when in doubt pull a tarot card. When in serious doubt - get out the chocolate stash. When in complete doubt - start a new diet.

What I've finally settled on is music. I'm just going to put on some Yeah Yeah Yeahs and hope whatever is at the root of my personal BBM's will be driven away by the raucous beat and winding guitars.