"Chop Wood, Carry Water" —
title of a book by Rick Fields, who was
reportedly expelled from Harvard in 1964.

"From California to the New York island" —
words of a song popular among Pete Seeger fans.

Combining these phrases, we have the following
spiritual tribute to Seeger, which may be read as
a description of his obituaries in today's news.

"Chop wood, carry water
from California
to the New York island."

See also The Dharma Bums .