Small Talk: Out of Genoa

[valleycliffe]

here's a video of funny talking animals...

https://youtu.be/JksX4mN5H3w

[valleycliffe]

has anyone ever watched the west wing?  i think i may have to look the series up.

https://youtu.be/S1-ip47WYWc

[peacheslatour]

RIP Mr. Berry. He was a strange guy.

Edited March 19, 2017 by peacheslatour

[MollyB]

29 minutes ago, valleycliffe said:

has anyone ever watched the west wing?

Yeah, I binged it last year.  It has very fast paced, witty dialogue and seems as if it may be more 'realistic' than, say Scandal or House of Cards.  In other words, the drama (kidnappings, assassination attempts, romance/sex, global issues and war threats) seem within the bounds of what really could go on in the White House.  House of Cards scared the crap out of me, because it was really dark and some of the bad things they did seemed believable in real life, and made me rethink my view of politics.  Scandal is just way off the grid-really dark, cruel and godhelpus if this actually goes on in DC.

[Capricasix]

1 hour ago, valleycliffe said:

has anyone ever watched the west wing?  i think i may have to look the series up.

https://youtu.be/S1-ip47WYWc

Yeah, I watched it when it was first-run. Interesting to note that in the first episode, when Sam (Rob Lowe) was with an escort and got a call from POTUS, that escort was played by Lisa Edelstein, later known as Cuddy on House.

[Cupid Stunt]

On ‎3‎/‎19‎/‎2017 at 11:02 AM, peacheslatour said:

RIP Mr. Berry. He was a strange guy.

No doubt about that -- The man was twisted, a thoroughly remarkable sort of pervert. Art would be a noble pursuit if it weren't for, you know, artists. Many rockers consider themselves to be rebels and outlaws, but Berry was always the real deal. As a black man playing to audiences of ever-increasing numbers of white teenagers in the 1950s, Berry was a marked man. Add to that his penchant for felonies, cash and young, white girls, he was practically Public Enemy #1 next to the likes of the relatively wholesome Elvis Presley or even the jailbait-loving Jerry Lee Lewis. As a result of his *cough* habits, Berry served time in the early 1960s, and never returned to the heights of his string of remarkable early singles on the Chess label, which included some of the bedrocks of modern popular music, like "Roll Over Beethoven," "Rock and Roll Music," "No Particular Place To Go," and "You Never Can Tell."

It's impossible to deny the not-so-small fact that Berry's guitar style launched a million garage bands; his signature guitar work laid the foundation that practically every band that came after him followed as a blueprint. It was Berry's lyrics that raised the bar from "moon in June" love songs to songs full of wry word play, with a point of view and an acerbic wit. And his lyrics, far more than any of his contemporaries, were the stuff that inspired Lennon and Dylan and everyone who followed their lead to push the boundaries of the pop music format to its breaking point almost a decade later.

The examples of Berry's poetry and wordplay are endless, but it was his song "Brown Eyed Handsome Man" that captured my imagination from a Wurlitzer jukebox in Ballard's Drug Store: "Flying across the desert in a TWA / I saw a woman walking across the sand / She been a-walkin' thirty miles en route to Bombay / To get a brown eyed handsome man." -- For a 1956 single, that is remarkable imagery. As was his superb, proto-rap "Too Much Monkey Business," from 1957: "Blonde haired good looks, tryin' to get me hooked / Want me to marry, get a home, settle down, write a book! / Too much monkey business, too much monkey business / Too much monkey business for me to be involved in!" These songs were social commentary when artists were singing Tin Pan Alley factory-written songs and had no opinions beyond what was written by the public relations department of their record label.

Chuck Berry -- by writing all of his own material in an era when that was unheard of -- invented the language of rock and roll, and reinvented the English language for generations. He did it in that most American way possible, the way Mark Twain did it, or Walt Whitman or Kerouac; by experimenting, and playing with language as the greatest toy ever known. Chuck Berry cut and cleared his own path, leading the way forward for generations of musicians and, particularly songwriters.

Edited March 21, 2017 by Cupid Stunt

[pearlite]

Wonderful, Cupid! You really can write!

"Brown-Eyed Handsome Man" and "You Never Can Tell" were my absolute favourites--both written in clave [Bo Diddley beat], which I love. And the word-pictures he could make!

I met him once in the 70s when he played Toronto. Nothing interesting to report, and I have no idea where his autograph on a Rothman's package ended up.

[Cupid Stunt]

1 hour ago, pearlite said:

Wonderful, Cupid! You really can write!

"Brown-Eyed Handsome Man" and "You Never Can Tell" were my absolute favourites--both written in clave [Bo Diddley beat], which I love. And the word-pictures he could make!

I met him once in the 70s when he played Toronto. Nothing interesting to report, and I have no idea where his autograph on a Rothman's package ended up.

 It takes a lot of editing; I prattle on ...

I write most of the copy in memorial segments for the station talent; the "kids" in the office call it my Paean To The March of the Dinosaurs. After working seven days at Elvis' Last Supper in Austin, with 80% musical and merchandising mediocracy, I feel the poignancy of Chuck Berry's legacy and death.

His voice and music has always been with me, and being fan has not been a simple relationship. I've seen him live out of tune and didn't care, and when he shined his light on the audience and slayed us.

I feel my years as the deaths add up.  

 

An update on Handmaid's in Texas:

Women wore red 'Handmaid's Tale' robes on Texas Senate floor to protest anti-abortion bill

[jewel21]

I think my brother is getting out soon. This fills me with anxiety.

[Cupid Stunt]

5 minutes ago, jewel21 said:

I think my brother is getting out soon. This fills me with anxiety.

Is he going to be released on his own recognizance? Perhaps the family can speak to his doctor's to have your brother monitored in a halfway house.

[jewel21]

From what I understand, he'll be released and have 7 days to pack up his stuff and evict the apartment. Apparently, he's going to stay with my father. Now, if my father were normal, that would be fine.  But he's abusive, does drugs, drinks, and if you ask me, is also nuts. So, I don't see this lasting. Hopefully I'll be proven wrong but I doubt it. I haven't spoken to the man in 15 years and there's a reason for that. He's toxic. But, the doctors said they were going to follow up more with him and a social worker has been calling. So hopefully, she'll keep an eye on him and do something if she feels the environment isn't right.

[Cupid Stunt]

1 hour ago, jewel21 said:

From what I understand, he'll be released and have 7 days to pack up his stuff and evict the apartment. Apparently, he's going to stay with my father. Now, if my father were normal, that would be fine.  But he's abusive, does drugs, drinks, and if you ask me, is also nuts. So, I don't see this lasting. Hopefully I'll be proven wrong but I doubt it. I haven't spoken to the man in 15 years and there's a reason for that. He's toxic. But, the doctors said they were going to follow up more with him and a social worker has been calling. So hopefully, she'll keep an eye on him and do something if she feels the environment isn't right.

That living situation sounds like a disaster looking for a place to erupt.

I know this is very difficult for you, but the social worker needs to be apprised or reminded of your father's issues before your bother is released. Living with your father cannot be a stable environment for your brother.

[jewel21]

I think my mother, when speaking to the social worker, said she didn't see it working out or being a good idea. I don't know if she went into detail though. If I knew her name or how to reach her I could try speaking with her, but every time she's called the house she's spoken to my grandfather and I haven't been around. I'm mostly hoping my father is going to find him his own place to live but house him in the meantime.

[boes]

Before the sun set today, after the rain, a little play time....

"Just try and take this ball, just try it", says Hazel......

 

jewel21, I hope things work out though from what you are describing......just let us know how things are going and know that you are doing the very best anyone can do.  And better than most.

Edited March 22, 2017 by boes

[peacheslatour]

^^^D'awww, just look at those eyes!

[pearlite]

Hazel is gorgeous!

[MollyB]

12 hours ago, boes said:

"Just try and take this ball, just try it", says Hazel......

I had a rottymix that looked just like Hazel.  Your pictures brought back fond memories of our 10+ years relationship.  Rest in Peace, Dixie.

[jewel21]

Thanks, Boes. Hazel is a cutie.

[Cupid Stunt]

Hi, Hazel!

How is your eyesight and healing coming along, boes?

 

Minnesota Senator Al Franken questions Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch's infamous "frozen trucker" opinion

Now, if the rest of the Democrat's on the committee would follow suit to air the obtuse cruelty behind conservative legal philosophy.

[boes]

10 hours ago, MollyB said:

I had a rottymix that looked just like Hazel.  Your pictures brought back fond memories of our 10+ years relationship.  Rest in Peace, Dixie.

We got Hazel from a Dobie rescue group when she was 4.  She'll be 11 in May.  We knew she wasn't full Dobie, were told she was half Lab, half Dobie and I ended up doing a DNA test to see what was what.  She turned out to have some Rottie, half doberman, and the rest was Cocker Spaniel.

We have never told her about the Cocker lineage.  The only dog in the neighborhood she dislikes is a cocker we see on our morning walks.  I'm afraid she's feel as bad about being related to that dog as I would be if I found out I was part ButtBiscuit.

Cupid Stunt, thanks for asking.  Healing is coming along slowly, one more week and then I can get new glasses.  One unexpected pleasure from being unable to read regular books has been discovering Liane Moriarity's books which I've downloaded to the Kindle since I can enlarge the print.  I got interested with the HBO series, Big Little Lies and she's good!

[valleycliffe]

my son in law's friend is a long distance truck driver.  he says he likes to listen to audio books on his hauls cause sometimes there aren't any radio signals.

LOL  just watching cnn....a commentator just said that what is going on now is paul revere is riding thru town yelling the british are coming and people are yelling back that he's riding his horse the wrong way..

[Snaporaz]

Happy National Puppy Day, Hazel and George!

[Petunia13]

Hazel is the most feminine Rottie or Dobie mix I've ever seen. @boes she looks like a Disney character dog. I'm pretty sure that cocker in your neighborhood subtly shaded her at their initial meeting since they have big emotional eyes, and Hazel has that as well PLUS some glossy shampoo commercial hair and long legs. 

@Snaporaz thank you! George is well. I need to give him a summer cut since right now he looks like a Pantene ad. 

I don't listen to audio books but I do listen to podcasts and YouTube storytimes and reviews when I work in store off hours or my office area. The first podcast I listened to was this sites 'Again With This!'  which is very funny and well done. YouTube has some storytimes or reviews of products and reality shows that are Ridic.

[valleycliffe]

how's the job going petunia13?

all quiet on the western front?

[OnceSane]

No politics.

[Cupid Stunt]

 

In conversation with a new advertising client ...

Client: So, you're what ... pushing thirty?

Me: I'm towing thirty behind me in a trailer.

[Petunia13]

On 3/24/2017 at 7:59 AM, valleycliffe said:

how's the job going petunia13?

all quiet on the western front?

The workflow is the same. The respect level has not grown. And that horrible toxic coo coo woman is back. She's the type of woman who instigates fights with people randomly or invents injuries and accomplishments that don't exist. 

[Snaporaz]

Happy Birthday to Marlon Brando, Doris Day, Jane Goodall, and our very own Wonderful and Benevolent Empress of Prevertonia @peacheslatour!!!  I'll be raising a glass of elderberry wine to you today before I go down to the cellar to dig some more locks for the Panama Canal.  Best wishes to you, peaches!

[peacheslatour]

37 minutes ago, Snaporaz said:

Happy Birthday to Marlon Brando, Doris Day, Jane Goodall, and our very own Wonderful and Benevolent Empress of Prevertonia @peacheslatour!!!  I'll be raising a glass of elderberry wine to you today before I go down to the cellar to dig some more locks for the Panama Canal.  Best wishes to you, peaches!

*blushes* Thanks Snap, you're such a sweetie! Boy, Brando and Day sharing a B-day, that right there should show everybody how silly zodiac signs are.

 

/yeah dammit, it's the big Six O

[miamama]

Hey!!!! Happy birthday @peacheslatour!!!!??????

And the big 6-0!!! Very exciting! Isn't that the new 40 or something? ;)

[peacheslatour]

38 minutes ago, miamama said:

Hey!!!! Happy birthday @peacheslatour!!!!??????

And the big 6-0!!! Very exciting! Isn't that the new 40 or something? ;)

It feels like the new 80. The bod just ain't what it used to be. Oh well, like my dear old dad always says "any day above ground is a good day."

[Gloriole33]

Best birthday wishes to you, Peacheslatour.

[peacheslatour]

3 minutes ago, Gloriole33 said:

Best birthday wishes to you, Peacheslatour.

Thanks! Preverts are the BEST!

[boes]

Tis Peacheslatour birthday!!!!

Happy, Happy Birthday!

[pearlite]

Happy Birthday, Peaches!

You're still a spring lamb, no matter what!

[boes]

5 hours ago, peacheslatour said:

It feels like the new 80. The bod just ain't what it used to be. Oh well, like my dear old dad always says "any day above ground is a good day."

Yep, 60 is the new ....... 60.

But, it only gets worse.  So drink up, and eat that cake.

[NinjaPenguins]

Happy birthday, peaches!

[peacheslatour]

1 minute ago, boes said:

Yep, 60 is the new ....... 60.

But, it only gets worse.  So drink up, and eat that cake.

Imma make DH get take-out. My son's B-Day is this week too so yesterday I made him a lasagna and a Key lime pie.

[Snaporaz]

mmmmm....Key lime pie....I'm a sucker for anything citrus, and now I'm craving a slice!  But it's pouring rain and Bates Motel starts in a half hour.  I guess I'll have to settle for one of those hot cross buns I bought yesterday with the pieces of candied orange peel.  Hope you're having a nice birthday, peaches!

[Cupid Stunt]

Happy Birthday, Peaches!

[peacheslatour]

I love you guys soooo much! (((hugs))) and smooches xoxoxoxo!

[MollyB]

Happy Birthday!  60 is just the beginning....

[peacheslatour]

Molly! There you are. Are you watching Show right now?

[MollyB]

1 hour ago, peacheslatour said:

Molly! There you are. Are you watching Show right now?

See answer in other thread.  Not watching anymore-what am I missing?  Are they lost in Seattle?  Has the cabin(s)ofdeath been moved out to my neck of the woods?  Are ButtbiscuitandVictoridiot floating by my house face down?

[peacheslatour]

1 minute ago, MollyB said:

See answer in other thread.  Not watching anymore-what am I missing?  Are they lost in Seattle?  Has the cabin(s)ofdeath been moved out to my neck of the woods?  Are ButtbiscuitandVictoridiot floating by my house face down?

My answer is in other thread too. Basically Bertha.

[PatsyandEddie]

Happy Belated Birthday peaches ?! 

Only 60?? You're still a young'un ?

[jewel21]

Aww, happy birthday, Peaches!! I hope you had a lovely day <3

[peacheslatour]

Thanks so much, you sweet, sweet friends!

[valleycliffe]

oh gosh, a day late and a dollar short again....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PEACHESLATOUR..

only 60?  i feel old...

[Petunia13]

On 4/4/2017 at 9:24 AM, peacheslatour said:

I love you guys soooo much! (((hugs))) and smooches xoxoxoxo!

Happy birthday Sweetie! I hope you had a day almost as wonderful as you are!