Yes that silly quote is from the Quadrophenia album by The Who. The main character of this "Rock Opera" was Jimmy, who at different times personified 4 different personalities, each associated with one of the band members of The Who. As Kristin and Kaila are currently in London, I thought it relevant to mention this amazing story of a young lad in 1960's London who is torn between being a Mod and a Rocker, and whose life is complicated by alcohol and drugs (leapers), difficulty with the opposite sex, parents who both drink and fight too much, and seeing his hero sell out to "the establishment". An incredible work of songwriting and music, the movie version starring Sting as the leader of the Mod's is an incredible period piece. Timeless, as they say, the general story being just as relevant today, and told hundreds of times in various forms. Enough rot about the bloody UK! You allright?
You are your Ipod: Can one really learn all there is to know about you simply by discerning what mp3 player you use? OK, yes if you are still using a Walkman, be it tape or CD, we know you are either a refugee from a culture that uses time machines or live in a third world nation. But otherwise, whether it is Zune, Iriver or Ipod, really your total personality does sit on the other end of those earbuds. For example I am using the Ipod shuffle that Kris gave me a few years ago and it is so me. I never have a clue what song is next, the music is of all different types, and occassionally a song comes on that I have never heard. What mystery and chaos. Oh boy is that my life! Linda will readily admit that I am very disorganized, proceed in random directions, do not have a specific plan for the next moment, no less my life, and often seem totally surprised by things that have been occurring in my life for decades. What music machine do you use, and does it represent your psyche?
To 10cc with Love: We watched the classic movie "To Sir with Love" the other night and it was awesome. I have seen it 5 times at least but this time with no commerials! I am going for the record today of most exclamation points used in a blog! There's another one! and another! aaaagggggghhhhh. Whew, punctuation gets me riled up. Ayway if I were to change my saintly habits and wind up in hell, I think that's what it would be, endless commercials. Back to the movie, yes it was awesome but the amzing thing is that at the end during the party where Lulu (the singer not Norton's dog) sings to Sidney Portier, there is a band of mod looking Brittish guys. They sounded familiar so of course I went to Wikipedia. They were "The Mindbenders" and they had 2 very big hits with "Game of Love" and "Groovy Kind of Love". BTW what's with the UK theme, oh yeah Kay and Kris are in London, forgot. You allright? Anyway Eric Stewart was one of the original Mindbenders and Graham Gouldman joined in 1968 or so. They later teamed up with Lol Creme and Kevin Godley to form 10cc, a fairly major band of my youth. Yes we, they and you are all connected.
The Dimensions: Yes time, space and our minds and souls connect us all. This helps in a few ways. No matter how low or high anyone feels, they are never alone. Never. And two, whenever we need help or want to collaborate in a creative or spiritual way, we can reach out across several different dimensions to friends, family, loved ones (alive or dead), forest animals (alive or roadkill), former teachers, janitors, reptiles, insects, origami instructors and unemployed talk show hosts. If you can find the answer you're looking for from this diverse group, it doesn't exist.
Truthful Rex: Rex Ryan, the coach of the Jets is my hero. He is upbeat, honest, loyal, emotional and funny. Other than the fact that he is rather obese, I want to be just like him. Should the Jets win tomorrow, he becomes The King of New York. Go Jets!
New Year?: For how long can I continue to greet people with Happy New Year!? If I am seeing a friend or co-worker for the first time since Jan. 1, I have been using that slogan. When does it become too late? By the upturned eyebrows I am seeing from my readership, I would say it's time to stop. Glad I asked as I had marked June 1 on my calendar.
Happy New Year! and Keep the Faith!
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