Yes, I take it personally when you say you won't vote, or vote for the Dem. Why? Because among other things, the fascists tried to commit a Black GENOCIDE during the pandemic. Your actions or inaction will give them the power to do it again in some other way. My survival depends on them NOT gaining power. So does yours.
@StillIRise1963
There are a bunch of people on this thread who ought to run for office, serve the public for a while, and learn a little bit about humility and how things actually work.
At this point, the fire alarm has been pulled, flames are visible, and choking smoke is descending. Is the fire department coming? WE are the fire department.
@flexghost
The 70's, what a time to be alive and listening to music. For #MastodonMusic this evening, I submit one song by one of the greatest bands. "Willin'" by #LittleFeat. Written by Lowell George, gone too soon. Tidal link is here: https://tidal.com/track/11009816
"I've been from Tuscon to Tucumcari,
Tehachapi to Tonapa,
I've driven every rig that's ever been made,
Driven (?) the back roads so I wouldn't get weighed.
Just give me weed, whites and wine..." using my lyrics memory here.
@flexghost
I worked all the time. Construction Superintendent for several years after graduation. Restored two houses in two different states. Late nights and all-nighters at the architecture office, where we young few got to listen to anything we liked on the record player. I made time to go to concerts at night. Probably married too young to the guy I started dating at 20.
@flexghost
Well, I happen to know the guy who killed disco with "Disco Duck" by Rick Dees. (His real name is Rig (Rigdon) Dees). He's from my hometown.
@quintessence
I can confirm. Tuition at a State University in 1969 was $212 per semester. I budgeted $50-100 for books. Groceries were $15 per week. First shared apartment rent was $37.50 per month. I worked construction and saved all summer, worked on campus and in an architect's office during the school year. Dad paid my tuition. Six closely spaced kids in the family, so money was tight.
We developed the habit of spelling W-A-L-K each time we want to say "walk" because if JJ hears the word, he leaps up, runs to the door, wags his tail and waits.
Could you say no to this face?
I think he now knows what "W-A-L-K" means because I spelled it out, and he's by the door demanding a you-know-what.
Something I've noticed a lot lately, is that especially Boomer women, but honestly, women in general, don't seem to ask for what they want or need in a direct way. I notice this a lot with my Mom and her friends. Instead of just asking for what they need directly they tell a story, to ask in a roundabout way. For instance, my Mom needed help this morning, and Instead of just saying, "Hey, I dropped my remote, can you pick it up for me?" She tells a one minute story about what happened, no ask, and eventually I get the point, and then suggest that I come pick it up. Or if one of her friends wants to do something like have a birthday party for a friend, they don't say "We should have a party!" They say, It's Sarah's Birthday coming up, you know she likes surprises, what does everyone think we should do?"
I often wonder if this is why older people think younger women are rude and demanding, because younger people often just ask for what they want and need in a more direct way. But also it's probably just straight up sexism, because men are supposed to make decisions, and women are supposed to make suggestions.
What do you all think? Is this just me? Have you experienced something similar?
@RickiTarr
Not enough women, especially older ones, have had the opportunity to lead. That is, to call a meeting, set the agenda, set a strict time limit, control the discussion, produce results with clear tasks assigned, and follow up to make sure the tasks have been accomplished. Women attend meetings, use the indirect approach you describe, and indirectly solicit support for their recommendations. This approach extends to family. For those who have never been "in charge", this is their way.
@RickiTarr
I became a construction superintendent after college. I learned to tell people what to do and how to do it. In architecture I described what to do, without telling anyone how to do it (rules of the business). Women may become comfortable telling their child what to do, but do not have experience telling or asking adults to do things. Leadership takes practice.
@flexghost #MastodonMusic
This is just too painful to listen to anymore. In the wake of ending a 32 year relationship, and deaths of father, brother, mother, sister, I listened to this Mary Gauthier album a lot. Too much. Have a little "Mercy Now". https://tidal.com/track/1111122
But have some hope. The Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral is being restored and will be re-opened after that devastating fire. Drinking a wine called "NDP", since 1163, for Notre Dame de Paris. 🇫🇷🍷
@flexghost
Better than that song might suggest!
I like to think she is asking all these kind strangers listening to her music to pray for her and her family.
I found a well of deep and sad music in those days - right about when this album came out. As I recall, I bought the CD, back in the long ago times when we bought physical recordings of music.
Okay, let me try to ask this question, in a coherent way!
When we hear certain kinds of music, arrangements and tones, we associate them with feelings and emotions, like this sounds magical or whimsical, this sounds bouncy and happy, or dark and tragic. Do you think that is this is innate, like the combination of certain notes and tones just illicit these feelings in most people or is it because we've seen it related to these kinds of emotions on the radio or in movies and TV?
Some people like to stay in well trod paths, so listen to the same music over and over. Others seek variety and listen to what might be dissonant in their culture. Thelonious Monk chord voicing might open their ears.
@RickiTarr
Y'all need to settle down now. And remember that a pecan pie is a type of chess pie. Other "chess" pies include buttermilk, chocolate, brown sugar, and various nut mixtures.
