Life: it's the name of the game.

Just read this up-beat bit of positivity on the internet:

Just add a glug of myrrh to really make the flavours sizzle...

Ways to stay active:

1) Go to a gig

2) Go to a gig by someone you're not familiar with

3) Donate to an arts space

4) Volunteer at an arts space*

5) Support your local record shop

6) Be vocal on the issue

Hmm.

1) Can't afford to.

2) Can't afford to.

3) Haven't got the money.

4) Haven't got the time.

5) Can't afford to.

6) Er. Okay.

This is like one of Jamie Oliver's grub-on-a-budget recipes that presupposes you have truffle oil in the cupboard.