I recently read that the Lake Havasu City Council met behind closed doors to discuss airport growth. Some residents are being vocal, saying that shows a lack of transparency on their part.
The late country singer, Charlie Rich, sang a song titled “Behind Closed Doors.” This tune first came out in 1973, one year after I graduated from high school. I was quite naive at that stage and wasn’t totally sure what he was singing about, although I had a vague idea. Part of the lyrics were quite suggestive back then, and I suppose still are in certain circles.
“And when we get behind closed doors.
Then she lets her hair hang down.
And she makes me glad I’m a man.
Oh, no one knows what goes on behind closed doors!”
I highly doubt the closed doors that city council members relied upon during this airport meeting meant the same. With electricity extremely high in our state, I’d imagine they wanted to keep them closed to maintain coolness. Why anyone would be upset with that is questionable, as it seems like common sense to me.
Actually, I’m being facetious here. Undoubtedly, the city council needed a meeting without interruption or potential disruption from citizens. Sometimes that’s the only way to get things done. As the article states, public input will be allowed at a later date.
One of the things we do around our house to conserve energy is to keep from unnecessarily opening doors, especially the garage doors. Our garage is air-conditioned, and I like to keep it as cold as possible, especially when I’m working out there.
No longer do I have to change oil with a bandanna wrapped around my head to keep sweat from getting in my eyes. It took us 10 years to make the plunge, and I’m glad we did. I’m sure our vehicle echoes the same.
Another thing we do to keep costs down during summer is to use as few lights as possible and to keep the blinds shut, which helps immensely. You can tell the difference, especially in the living room and kitchen.
Getting back to Charlie Rich and his song. I was 19 in 1973, with Mr. Rich being what I would consider over the hill at that point. Although he was only 41, his long silver hair made him appear to be an old man. In actuality, Charlie was around the same age as my parents. That’s what made this song somewhat repulsive to me.
If I could’ve added extra lines to the song lyrics, it would’ve been two at the end.
“And when we get behind closed doors
Then she lets her hair hang down.
And she makes me glad I’m a man.
Oh, no one knows what goes on behind closed doors.
For that, I’m quite happy,
No one sees me in my Superman jammies.”
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