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Lone Wolf
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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 7:02 am |
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Hey Mike I think your send button got stuck
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Boatman
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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 7:22 am |
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Lone Wolf @ Wed Oct 15, 2008 10:02 am wrote: Hey Mike I think your send button got stuck L.W.
After about the the third multiple post, I finally realized that it was because of my habit of using the "back" button. I try to remember not to do that when posting, and so far, so good.........
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ml_texas
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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 8:21 am |
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Oh gee! I am really sorry! That is absolutly annoying! I am doing this from my computer at school and I am noticing my keyboard is sticking from time to time. I am really sorry for this. I think it happened because I hit the enter button and it stuck on me. Sorry!--Mike
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Boatman
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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 8:38 am |
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ml_texas @ Wed Oct 15, 2008 11:21 am wrote: Oh gee! I am really sorry! That is absolutly annoying! I am doing this from my computer at school and I am noticing my keyboard is sticking from time to time. I am really sorry for this. I think it happened because I hit the enter button and it stuck on me. Sorry!--Mike
NBD Mike, I have done it enough, and thankfully no one crusified me for it...Ron
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ml_texas
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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 9:35 am |
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Thank you very much! I appreciate the kindness Ron!---Mike
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Babs
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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 10:35 am |
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jbsinger @ Wed Oct 15, 2008 6:26 am wrote: Ohmygosh PC - can you not sing for the joy of singing? Reading how many stipulations you put on singing, I feel sad that you don't see music for what it is - a form of entertainment for yourself and others fortunate enough to share it with you - singing in your own voice because they are there to be with you. When I hear music that I connect with, the joy of it just wells up in me and has to burst forth - out of my chest, out of my head out of my entire body. My friends feel the joy of it if it is a joyful song and the melancholy of it if it taps into the sadder moments of life. But whatever the gist of the song, it is wonderful, passionate and totally consuming. You don't have to be a good singer to touch someone else with it, you just have to feeeeel it. That is why I sing - to connect with the audience. They all may not listen because not all of them love music the same way. Some may be there to listen and others may be there just for the experience of being with other folks. Whatever, there is usually some person there (that I will probably never meet or even see again) that will feel that one song because of me. I have no plans to be a singing star. I have no agenda other than to share the music in me. What a high. After a night of singing it takes me hours to come down. I used to be in a choir at work. The Director of our state department decreed there would be a Holiday Season choir. We decided we would have no tryouts, which meant we would probably have some folks joining the choir who were wonderful, some who could not sing as well as others and some who could not sing at all. You know what I've always found? Those who could not sing at all were every bit as important as those who were so sure of their own worth to the choir. The joy of being allowed to share their love of music put a smile on their face that I rarely saw on the 'wonderful' singer. Because of that, our choir grew each year. We started out singing in unison with about 10 folks performing for a few minutes in each of our 2 buildings. Then, because I knew their love of music would allow them to sing anything, I started choosing more intricate 4 part music. When the choir disbanded due to the retirement of most of its long time core members, we were 40 strong and singing for most of a week by request in all the state buildings including the State Capitol and local government buildings. Those people who "couldn't sing" were still inspiring everyone around them because of the magic of wanting to make music. If joy rolls off you whether it is from making music or just living life, people will love being with you.
Beautifully said ! I have been brought to tears by mediocre singers singing from the heart. Some of our most famous singers in history even have mediocre voices but manage to connect with our souls with their music. The love of music is what it is all about.
_________________ [shadow=pink][glow=deepskyblue]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Babs
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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 10:38 am |
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ml_texas @ Wed Oct 15, 2008 10:21 am wrote: Oh gee! I am really sorry! That is absolutly annoying! I am doing this from my computer at school and I am noticing my keyboard is sticking from time to time. I am really sorry for this. I think it happened because I hit the enter button and it stuck on me. Sorry!--Mike
I am calling the KS police.
I actually thought in my head if a post was accidently repeated that one was the perfect one to make a mistake on. We all do it time to time. You aren't the only one. I just wish I had a good excuse like yours when I did it.
_________________ [shadow=pink][glow=deepskyblue]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Lone Wolf
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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 11:53 am |
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No problem Mike just thought you outta know
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P Tucker
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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 2:31 pm |
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MorganLeFey @ Tue 14 Oct, 2008 wrote: nah I didnt attack you Perry...I suggested you get a grip and take responibility instead of blaming anything and everything else for your woes perceived or imagined. You make victim a proffession and sorry I cant be your cyber friend cos I like to surround myself with positive people. EVERONE has speedbumps in their lives from time to time. Pause for a moment, acknowledge life aint great then move on, stop trying to blame KS, SS, you feeling like you are a 2nd rate citizen because you have false teeth (I think I still have that email somewhere), people who didnt acknowledge your comment that you left on their sub, People who didnt pm you to say good job when you subbed listen only, the KJ who obviously didnt place such a huge store by your fondly recalled little intimate chats, your wife for not understanding your needs (poor woman if she has to listen to the rehash of everything you type here) Lordairguitar for giving you a reality check or ME for holding my hand up and saying NO SORRY PERRY I NO LONGER WISH TO PUT UP WITH YOUR WHINEY-<span style=font-size:10px><i>(@$%&#!)</i></span> "POOR ME" CRAP ANY LONGER
LMMFAO!! I guess you told me!
Whatever makes you feel good about yourself.
I forgive you.
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jbsinger
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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 3:35 pm |
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Also well said, Babs, and so very true. A song sung by a wonderful storyteller far surpasses a technically perfect one with no heart, and gets me every time. Thanks for sharing, Barbara B
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MorganLeFey
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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 3:44 pm |
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PCornell @ Thu Oct 16, 2008 10:31 am wrote: LMMFAO!! I guess you told me! Whatever makes you feel good about yourself. I forgive you.
awwww bless, he drops the "poor me" act for just long enough to be arrogant how cute
I dont need your forgiveness for speaking my mind Perry, I didnt flame you, I spoke the truth, as did everyone else here...thing is, if you are not prepared to accept that other opinions may differ from yours, why post only to be offended when you are not agreed with?
_________________ "Be who you are and say what you feel... Because those that matter... Don't mind...And those that mind... Don't matter."
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seattledrizzle
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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 4:18 pm |
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I think it is true that very few people remember what was sung in a bar the following day. For that reason, I think one should never look down on their own singing too much. It becomes a downward spiral. In addition, there are often people in a bar who can't sing at all, and would appreciate another's feeble attempts even if they were croaking like a bullfrog. It reminds me of a little pocket radio I had as a kid. The sound quality of the radio was terrbile, but if it was playing a song I liked, then I'd have it up to my ear, bad sound and all. I just wanted to hear the song. It is the same way with a singer who thinks they aren't a good singer. They may not be Elvis, there may be "better" singers in the bar, but there are also people who can't sing at all...that are happy to hear your song.
I am reminded of the pastor who asked his parishioner why he wasn't singing.
"Because I have a bad voice."
"Well, this is your chance to give back to God that voice He gave to you!"
I took some piano lessons when I was in grade school. I never got to be a good piano player, and I'm sure I drove my siblings crazy practicing the same songs for months on end. But there were always two people who loved to hear me play (besides my Mom who taught me). One was a next door neighbor who rarely visited because she was on crutches and her arthritis was bad. Whenever she came over, she loved to hear me try and play something even though I made all kinds of mistakes. The other person was my Aunt. She had bought an organ, but learning to play was very difficult for her. And she loved to hear me play my simple songs, mistakes and all.
That said, we come down to something rarely discussed in karaoke and in bars....manners! If someone is a good singer, applaud. And if the next singer is not as good, applaud. And if you need a cigarette, wait until the song is over... And if the song is before your generation, or after you generation, applaud (and if your the kj, make sure they get good sound either way).
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jbsinger
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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 10:52 pm |
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Here, here - well put, seattledrizzle.
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P Tucker
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Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 3:46 pm |
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MorganLeFey @ Wed 15 Oct, 2008 wrote: PCornell @ Thu Oct 16, 2008 10:31 am wrote: LMMFAO!! I guess you told me! Whatever makes you feel good about yourself. I forgive you. awwww bless, he drops the "poor me" act for just long enough to be arrogant how cute I dont need your forgiveness for speaking my mind Perry, I didnt flame you, I spoke the truth, as did everyone else here...thing is, if you are not prepared to accept that other opinions may differ from yours, why post only to be offended when you are not agreed with?
You know what? You are a mean and nasty #$%&@! And I don't know why people can't see through it? I mean what the hell is with the pentastar thing?
You say you want to be surrounded by positive energy?
Why are you following me around? Stay the heck away from the negativity already!
Your problem is, you have no compassion for others in need. Well, maybe only for the ones who do or say what you want to hear. This lord person you speak so highly of made a derogatory remark about my "image". It was uncalled for. Had nothing to do with the thread. I don't stand for it. Neither do I stand for your ill-advisement.
Mike is a nice guy, and so is Boatman Ron. I don't have problems with anyone else at KS but you! Quit following me!!
If you really had any concern to begin with, you would've consulted with me privately, not in SS or in the open forums. And your latest public outburst against me just goes to show what kind of integrity YOU have!
I feel sorry for your poor husband......must be a pitiful wretch.
And oh....fat a$$es aren't meant to climb trees. Sorry I interrupted your pity party a while back.
No response needed here....but I'm sure you will. Good riddance!
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P Tucker
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Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:06 pm |
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jbsinger @ Wed 15 Oct, 2008 wrote: Ohmygosh PC - can you not sing for the joy of singing? Reading how many stipulations you put on singing, I feel sad that you don't see music for what it is - a form of entertainment for yourself and others fortunate enough to share it with you - singing in your own voice because they are there to be with you. When I hear music that I connect with, the joy of it just wells up in me and has to burst forth - out of my chest, out of my head out of my entire body. My friends feel the joy of it if it is a joyful song and the melancholy of it if it taps into the sadder moments of life. But whatever the gist of the song, it is wonderful, passionate and totally consuming. You don't have to be a good singer to touch someone else with it, you just have to feeeeel it. That is why I sing - to connect with the audience. They all may not listen because not all of them love music the same way. Some may be there to listen and others may be there just for the experience of being with other folks. Whatever, there is usually some person there (that I will probably never meet or even see again) that will feel that one song because of me. I have no plans to be a singing star. I have no agenda other than to share the music in me. What a high. After a night of singing it takes me hours to come down. I used to be in a choir at work. The Director of our state department decreed there would be a Holiday Season choir. We decided we would have no tryouts, which meant we would probably have some folks joining the choir who were wonderful, some who could not sing as well as others and some who could not sing at all. You know what I've always found? Those who could not sing at all were every bit as important as those who were so sure of their own worth to the choir. The joy of being allowed to share their love of music put a smile on their face that I rarely saw on the 'wonderful' singer. Because of that, our choir grew each year. We started out singing in unison with about 10 folks performing for a few minutes in each of our 2 buildings. Then, because I knew their love of music would allow them to sing anything, I started choosing more intricate 4 part music. When the choir disbanded due to the retirement of most of its long time core members, we were 40 strong and singing for most of a week by request in all the state buildings including the State Capitol and local government buildings. Those people who "couldn't sing" were still inspiring everyone around them because of the magic of wanting to make music. If joy rolls off you whether it is from making music or just living life, people will love being with you.
Sorry Barb. This post was stupid....I mean what I started. I think you all have me pegged all wrong though. I'm not always unhappy. Karaoke made me this way....so yes, I am blaming karaoke for my unhappiness. I suppose I should stop altogether. I do feel joy from singing.....but if nobody listens, why would anyone do it?
I've waaay overstepped my welcome at KS. There are too many issues now. I might still sing, but I need to stop talking. And yes, I must be a hypocite. I don't practice religion, but I claim to have one?
There won't be anymore of this.... I swear to ???
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jbsinger
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Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 4:50 am |
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Thank you - I'm glad you liked my post but sorry you missed the point of it, choosing instead to focus on one small aspect of it. It's not about being a star; it's about finding happiness in the smallest of things. Thanking the heavens for the wonderful things you have been given. Sharing those gifts with people in your life and accepting yourself as a marvelous creation. I was hoping you would see those things in my post.
On this site, I rarely digress from the subject of music, so this is out of the ordinary for me to do. Usually I would pm you to say something personal. However, you make your life very public and so people answer you publicly.
I have a friend - well now he's an ex-friend, who feels the same negativity about the world around him. He would call me at all hours of the day and tell me how God had f***ed him (his words) out of a real life, how he was an ugly, old fat man. I knew he wanted me to reassure him he was not - as most negative people really want reassurance, and I refused to buy into his need for me to fluff him. I spent hours hoping he would see all the good things he had been given, but to no avail. So, to save myself from his sickening maw of self-pity, I recently decided to cut him off. Funny, he and I have both been widowed and live alone yet I laugh a lot and see light in the world and he lives in darkness, is angry and hateful. In his life there was nothing he did just out of love - with no thought of a reward, he always had to have his 'pay off.' So he carped and complained and is truly alone. He would never have understood my post either - he would have read it and said it was very nice but it did not address his long list of miseries.
In response to your diatribe on MorganLaFey - the symbol on her posts is a pentacle, an ancient symbol of protection widely seen in Pennsylvania Dutch country. Her beliefs are Pagan, an ancient religion that aligns itself with caretaking the earth and nature. There is no devil or satanic worship in Paganism, Wicca, Shamanism or any other nature based religion. She has given her friendship freely to me and many others with no expectations or agendas and is a lovely lady, earthy and fun loving. I have treated you with respect and a true wish for you to feel better about yourself. So, in the future, please don't ever use a response to one of my posts as a means of saying ugly, unsolicited things about any member of this site.
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Catseyeview
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Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 5:03 am |
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Amen and kudos to you Barb! It's always baffled me how people who say they have God in their hearts can be so close-minded about any other religion except the one they choose to follow.
_________________ [shadow=white][scroll]Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.....It's about learning to dance in the rain[/scroll][/shadow]
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Jian
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Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 5:04 am |
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I am watching this thread; one more bad post and it will be thrashed.
_________________ I can neither confirm nor deny ever having or knowing anything about nothing.... mrscott
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Catseyeview
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Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 5:11 am |
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My apologies for going off topic Jian but it isn't easy watching friends be verbally abused.
I personally believe the same as Barb (and others who have commented), if you don't sing for joy what is the sense? For confirmation? Affirmation? Trying to impress someone? To me those aren't valid reasons. Do it for the joy of knowing you can. Do it to purge your soul, there has literally been TONS of wonderful music written and performed for that very reason. Most of all just DO IT (and yes, I am taking my own advice).
Peace all.
_________________ [shadow=white][scroll]Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass.....It's about learning to dance in the rain[/scroll][/shadow]
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jbsinger
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Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 5:13 am |
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Taking this from your posts - MMMMMWWWWWWAAAAHHHHHHHH and big hugs to you, ma'am.
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