I’ve gone from being an avid and loyal fan in the Alex Trebek years and the Ken Jennings guest host days, to a disappointed and disillusioned opponent of the gi... more
I’ve gone from being an avid and loyal fan in the Alex Trebek years and the Ken Jennings guest host days, to a disappointed and disillusioned opponent of the gimmick of rotating guest hosts every two weeks. I don’t get the same enjoyment and satisfaction out of watching it that I once did, and that’s not merely because the patriarch has passed away, it’s also because it’s become smarmy and jaded. The revolving hosts give the show a cheap veneer, a tawdriness. On one two-week period, I did not watch at all because I have little admiration for the person who held that stint. I gave it another chance after that, but I have once again bowed out. It’s a combination of the switcheroo and the people selected to populate it. I think the whole thing stinks of something that has changed the nature of the show in grossly negative ways. As much as it pains me to let it go, I can’t stick with something I loved and respected while corporate producers twist it into ugline... less
Examples:“I'll Never Get Over You Getting Over Me“ by Exposé, 1992.
"It's The End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" by R.E.M., 1987... more
Examples:“I'll Never Get Over You Getting Over Me“ by Exposé, 1992.
"It's The End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" by R.E.M., 1987.
“I Just Called to Say I Love You” by Stevie Wonder, 1984.
“Say, Say, Say” duet by Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney, 1983.*
"Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours)" by Stevie Wonder, 1970.
Excluding alarm clocks and the influences of all other outside forces, when people awaken on their own, is it more a function of the mind, or is it the body?Of course, there... more
Excluding alarm clocks and the influences of all other outside forces, when people awaken on their own, is it more a function of the mind, or is it the body?Of course, there is the concept that the mind is the receiving station for sensory input from parts of the body, such as we know we’re hungry because the feeling of emptiness and/or want in the belly is transmitted to the brain, and when we know our bladders are full, it’s the brain that tells us about it by interpreting the pressure we feel in the lower abdomen, and there is the “body clock” to consider, which alerts us to various things all the time. Even dreams or nightmares or night sweats or worry or strange sounds or strange movements are made known to us because of the brain. In fact, it’s a bit difficult for me to come up with any examples that do not involve the brain. Aside from those actions directly tied to brain receptors reacting to the body’s messages, what are some ways we awaken strictly due to some... less
If so, you might have a fanatic outlook toward sandwiches. Please seek psychiatric help immediately. (But please don’t mention my name when you get t... more
If so, you might have a fanatic outlook toward sandwiches. Please seek psychiatric help immediately. (But please don’t mention my name when you get there. I don’t want to be mixed up in that weirdness. Grrrrrrr.)
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Before I got married, I lived in the barracks on the Marine base where I was stationed, in what was known as the Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ). Early one Monday mo... more
Before I got married, I lived in the barracks on the Marine base where I was stationed, in what was known as the Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ). Early one Monday morning, I was driving to the base from out in town, and I heard a vehicle accident report on the radio. When they announced the location, it was not only very far from where I would be driving, it was in the opposite direction that I was traveling, and it was also on a road that wasn’t parallel to my route nor perpendicular to it in front of me, so I knew it wouldn’t interfere with my commute, not even collaterally. I put it out of my mind. Several hours later, I couldn’t get my girlfriend on the phone. This was long before cell phones and the internet, so my only option was to leave voice messages on her answering machine. She never responded all night long. The next morning, I tried again, calling at about the time she’d be getting ready for work. No response. A couple of times that Tuesday morning,... less
for as long as the family line continues, but you have to die immediately. If it is tails, you get the long and happy life and their lives would be as they were prior to flipp... morefor as long as the family line continues, but you have to die immediately. If it is tails, you get the long and happy life and their lives would be as they were prior to flipping the coin. Do you flip it?
I got my new XPS 8940 SE desktop in March. It is making a LOUD clickity-click, clickity-click, clickity-click noise NONSTOP and it's driving me/us nuts. The n... moreI got my new XPS 8940 SE desktop in March. It is making a LOUD clickity-click, clickity-click, clickity-click noise NONSTOP and it's driving me/us nuts. The noise runs continuously even when the computer is not in use. It is loud enough that you can hear it across the room, large room.
Dell sent out someone to replace the fans, thinking that was the problem and it wasn't . Then they sent someone out to replace my Seagate Baraccuda 2TB SATA HDD, with another Seagate Baraccuda... and the noise persists. One of the Technicians that came to my home said that noise is not normal nor good and the second tech said it is normal, plus I've received conflicting info from Dell Techs at Dell. I am now waiting on a 3rd, new and different maker HDD to see if that eliminates the unusual, loud noise. If the noise persists after this HDD switch I'm going to have to send the computer in to be looked at. I don't know what they will do differently then what has al... less
”Ya best keep yo’ place, boy, don’t step outta line, don’t get uppity.”
... moreorganization is the Republican Party?
”Ya best keep yo’ place, boy, don’t step outta line, don’t get uppity.”
For over a century in the US, Black people were constantly told the hundreds of things they could not do, among them was the ability or intelligence to make decisions. Society held Black people back from many parts of everyday life by creating narrow categories from which they could not stray. Housing, education, political office, employment with or advancement within a job or profession or company, military service, sports, entertainment venues, hospitals, hotels, restaurants, swimming pools, public transportation, country clubs, dating, marriage, adoption, etc., all were lines that Black people couldn’t cross. The message was quite clear: if you’re Black, you’d better not show your face anywhere it’s been decided that you don’t belong. The Ku Klux Klan worked very hard to enforce those lines.
So now in 2021, ce... less
For example, here are just a few of mine:
“These Boots Were Made For Walkin’” by Nancy Sinatra, 1966.
“It’s Too Late” by Carol King, 1971.
&ldqu... moreFor example, here are just a few of mine:
“These Boots Were Made For Walkin’” by Nancy Sinatra, 1966.
“It’s Too Late” by Carol King, 1971.
“Baby, Come Back” by Player, 1971.
“Break Up To Make Up” by The Stylistics, 1972.
“She’s Gone” by Hall and Oates, 1973.
“The Breakup Song” by The Greg Kihn Band, 1981.
“How Am I Supposed to Live Without You?” by Laura Branigan, 1983.
“Careless Whisper” by Wham!, 1984.
“On My Own” duet by Patti LaBelle and Michael McDonald, 1986.
“I'll Never Get Over You Getting Over Me” by Exposé, 1992.
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For example, here are just a few of mine:
“Everybody Plays the Fool” by The Main Ingredient, 1972.
“Take It To The Limit” by The Eagles, 1975.
“Never ... moreFor example, here are just a few of mine:
“Everybody Plays the Fool” by The Main Ingredient, 1972.
“Take It To The Limit” by The Eagles, 1975.
“Never Can Say Goodbye” by Gloria Gaynor, 1975.
“Better Love Next Time, Baby” by Doctor Hook and The Medicine Show, 1979.
“Love On The Rocks” by Neil Diamond, 1980.
“How Bout Us?” by Champaign, 1981.
“One More Night” by Phil Collins, 1985.
“The Rain” by Oran "Juice" Jones, 1986.
“Want Ads” remake by Taylor Dayne, 1988.
“Have A Heart” by Bonnie Raitt, 1989.
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After 100 days as President Biden played his first game of golf on the weekend but Trump played a game of golf almost every week. Every time Trump golfed the secre... moreAfter 100 days as President Biden played his first game of golf on the weekend but Trump played a game of golf almost every week. Every time Trump golfed the secret service had to rent golf carts and rooms from him - in 100 days Trump played 12 to 16 games of golf were Biden only played one so his golfing expenses to the American tax payers is one 12th to one 16th of what Trump's golfing cost American tax payers. Cheers!
Examples:
“No More Lies” by Michel’le, 1989.“Who’s Zoomin’ Who(m)?” by Aretha Franklin, 1985.”Lies” by Thompson Twins, ... more
Examples:
“No More Lies” by Michel’le, 1989.“Who’s Zoomin’ Who(m)?” by Aretha Franklin, 1985.”Lies” by Thompson Twins, 1983.“99 Red Balloons” by Nena, 1983 (the English version).”Harden My Heart” by Quarterflash, 1981.~
