3:01 Pick Me Up: Cat Power

Let’s face it: 3 p.m. is the cruellest time of the workday. The morning latte has worn off, and the post-lunch crash has you staggering around like an extra from a George A. Romero flick. That’s why, each weekday at 3:01 p.m., we present you with a video hand-picked to kick-start your heart.

Today’s offering: As every true Cat Power fan knows, there are frustrations that come with following Chan Marshall, including the erratic concert appearances, extended waits between records, and that unsightly mohawk she was rocking a year or so ago. On the other hand, the woman can not only roller-skate backwards, but do so wearing the kind of gear that haven't been seen since Stardust closed down in North Van. So let's cut her some slack.