“Whether the weather be fine, Or whether the weather be not, Whether the weather be cold, Or whether the weather be hot. We’ll weather the weather, Whatever the weather, Whether we like it or not!“
It’s snowing this morning. Somehow, I knew this day wasn’t going to get off to a good start when I got only around 3 hours of sleep last night. I’ve done a bit of cleaning, but I know it is all for nought as people will be in and out today and it will be constant mopping and dealing with wet shoes and little cat footprints.
It could be worse; I could live in North Platte where they got 17 inches of snow. Spring is being fickle once again.
Never more evident in today’s society, and the people we come across in our lives, both personally and on-line.
One tries to be a true friend by honesty and integrity and being there for someone and a lot of times telling them the truth which they don’t often want to hear. What they do with that truth, speaks to their character, their humility (or lack thereof) and ego.
Sadly, there are a lot of people who are “fair weather” friends. When it’s time to step up to the plate and be accountable for words, actions, deeds, they whither and sulk behind a mask of bullying, inappropriateness, and deception.
I wonder what one is supposed to feel for that individual. Pity? Sadness? Disdain? Indifference? Or a combination of all of the above?
I’ll end this blog here before being accused of being on my soap box. It evidently makes some people feel uncomfortable when others can see right through them.
Another Monday has rolled around, and I’ll be busy doing some housework and listening for the door and phone, and for folks to arrive. I always hope for a quiet day, but it can be a bit hectic thru the week. It’s always a game of wait and see what materializes.
Being Monday that means of course, it is another Music Monday! I have my good friend Yar to thank for this song. He posted it on his fb page this past week and it was a song I had completely forgotten about and hadn’t heard in ages. I thought I would post it so that maybe it will trigger a memory for you as well!
Feel free to join in on today’s Music Monday with a song on your own blog page. Doesn’t matter if it’s rock, country, bluegrass, classical, etc.
Well, now that I have your attention,… a blog on/about attention as if it needed any clarification.
One cannot log on-line this past weekend without being bombarded with politics or celebrities. I’m sure you have all read or seen the story headlines on the millions of dollars Rihanna received for performing for a rich billionaire’s family for some upcoming nuptials.
That is nothing new, money, celebrities, they go hand in hand. But it’s the constant bombardment of the story by numerous outlets picking apart every detail from that story. We have to hear the author’s view on their clothes, on the performance, who all was there, how much each member of the audience makes or does for a living. Add to that the number of “news” sources that just copy and paste from other sources and it’s all quite the overkill.
YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, apply the same practices. A steady stream of snippets of stories that have been copied and pasted, or videos that have become productions of one’s viewpoints or beliefs. A few are informative, a few are thought provoking, the majority disguised as relevant cloaked in entertainment.
They all have one thing in common. Someone who wants to be seen or heard, whether or not they have contributed anything or was only just the messenger.
When did we as a society become so “needy”? Yes, I know that TikTok and YouTube can generate money and for a lot of people that is their ambition, but the underlying issue seems to be attention. It doesn’t matter if it’s positive or negative, but that they are out there, in front wanting to be seen.
I have to admit, I absolutely cringe with a lot of those videos that have small children or the homeless. I hate to see the “headlight look in the eyes” of small children who have obviously been coached and looking to mom or dad for approval. Or the videos of giving money or food to the homeless on the street, or in the grocery store. One can argue all they want about those individuals trying to bring to light the issues of those people in need, but the reality is, at least in my eyes, a desire for attention, a pat on the back, an acceptance and adoration from others.
I don’t understand why one cannot give without wanting the credit for the act of kindness? Call for a news conference, make a public announcement, put your picture front and center and put on a cloak of false humility.
Pessimistic? Sure I am. It’s hard not to be with past history and knowledge of just how people are, and how they work.
I thought the quote that I posted on the activity page, went with this blog. Some may see themselves in it, some will agree, some will disagree. But I am sure it gathered some attention.
Here we are, the last Monday in February! For today’s Music Monday theme, I chose another song by Imagine Dragons, called “Thunder”. A bit futuristic vibe to the video and I am feeling hints of Lady Gaga and Katy Perry from it. But it seems a lot of music lately seems to all sound a bit alike.
Feel free to post your own video for Music Monday and rock out today!
Where in the world is Diogenese? You may have asked that lately, and in order to curb your curiosity. below is a bevy of possibilities of his disappearance…
His new giant computer monitor has fallen on him and has him trapped. Thankfully he has been able to get to his phone to order from Door Dash so he hasn’t starved to death. If only he could figure out how to wiggle his way out of his current predicament.
Dio has joined a cult and now lives a more simple and uncomplicated life. You can find him at the local farmer’s market on Tuesdays and Fridays, where he has been selling his own hand woven baskets and farm raised, home made goat cheese.
He has joined up with Cosmic for a road trip! Sadly, his moped has broken down outside of Alburquerque and they have only traveled 17 miles so far. But all hope is not lost, it is only day 3 of their adventure and I am sure someone will pick up the hitchhikers soon!
A shocking development where Dio has fallen into a comic strip and has been bitten by a rabid squirrel and possibly developed salmonella from a contagious duck. Reports are sketchy if he will be able to break out of one of those panels soon. Til then, beware of a crazed man foraging for nuts and quacking periodically.
He is currently in Las Vegas, hoping to make it big in an audition for America’s Got Talent. Cross your fingers and wish him luck!
He has reportedly overdosed on half priced Valentine’s candy and is in a chocolate induced coma. He has adamantly refused any help and wont’ share any of his chocolate covered caramels…(pouts).
He has suffered a tragic finger strain from a Dungeons and Dragons gaming marathon. We continue to keep him in our thoughts as he slowly recovers.
He is still updating his updates and isn’t sure of the date of his return. Til then, he asks for patience and more chocolate.
In a shocking turn of events, he has entered into the Witness Protection Program. He is quietly living under the name of Ira Goldstein in Toledo, Ohio as a shoe cobbler as his sole occupation….. um, perhaps I shouldn’t have mentioned all of that. Sorry Dio, I mean Ira.
He has seen his shadow and has gone back to bed for another 6 weeks. Sweet Dreams!
Heard a different rumor? Feel free to add them in the comments below!
Even though this song came out several years ago, it still resonates with what is going on in the world today. Sadly, I think the world has changed, but for the worse. I don’t think we will ever get back to where we use to be as things constantly evolve.
It’s Music Monday again! I looked thru a bunch of songs and almost posted some country for something different, but came across this song by the Pretenders. The movie from this video, I can’t remember if I have seen it before or not, parts of it seem familiar, but heck it came out in the 80’s. I doubt if I could remember what happened last week, let alone decades ago!
Feel free to join in and post your own tune for today’s Music Monday!
If only! It seems like ages since I have gotten a good night’s sleep or was able to sleep in without a worry in the world. The day has started off busy and hopefully will get quieter and a bit more relaxed as it wears on. Company left a while ago, bills have been written out and mailed, and I have done a bit of surfing to look up a few things before logging on to here to post a blog.
I was going to post a song I came across the other day from Britian’s Got Talent, but I wanted to find out a bit more about the singer before I posted a video from them. Since I don’t watch the show, I don’t know any of the background of the performers.
So, I chose this song randomly that came out years ago, an oldie but still a goodie. Really makes one think of the music that is put out today compared to from decades past, especially with the Grammys last night. …and nope, I didn’t watch the awards show, I doubt if I would know many of the singers as it is.
Feel free to post a song on your blog for Music Monday!
Here we are again, another Monday has rolled around. Dragging a bit here today after a busy week-end and this week will be just as busy. Thankfully nicer weather has arrived, and I am hoping the last of the snow will be gone by the end of the week.
I chose this song for Music Monday as it’s something a bit different. I hope you enjoy it. Feel free to join in and post your own tunes on your page to get this Music Monday off to a good start!
