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These photos were taken a couple months ago. While out cleaning a flower bed out for Spring Cleanup...this conure parrot landed on the electrical wires above...I snapped this full view, then had time to zoom in on him while he watched me watching him, then flew off---






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Dear 'diary'... I seem to be on a music merry go 'round. I just posted about the remote selection boxes of my youth just yesterday, and now...here I am again, talking more music. I can't begin to understand how some of the songs today make it to the top 100! In fact...for the last decade or two it's been a puzzle for me. What happened to the good songs?!! It seems that the music culture has turned to a low of lows. At least in my opinion. Don't get me wrong...I love music. And some of the songs of the day aren't that bad...but it seems all you see anymore are the names like KeSha or Lady Gaga or Eminem....which brings me to their names. Oh boy. 'Nough said. Anyway, for me, music today is all the same. Same beat, same tones, same rhythms, same composition...and really close to the same, identical subjects. What happened to the good music of yesteryear? What happened to the songwriters and the composers that had music that was easy to listen to and comprehend....without the reference to such a rough living, heavy drinking or drugs or violence? Not to mention the singers of my generation and before, dressed halfway decent without the baggy blue jeans, the leather jackets, the high 'leaving nothing to the imagination' hiked hemlines or low cut bodices [or lack of in some cases]? Where are the songs that had class? Where are the singers that are proud of who they are, dressing with a bit of taste instead of the ungodly outfits they don to perform now-a-days? I was going through the Billboard's top 100...I couldn't believe my eyes. I couldn't believe what I read...all quite identical to the previous listed. Then, I came to #59. "Pretty Good at Drinking Beer". Of course, just by the title I knew it would be Country. Of course. Now I like Country as well as Classical, Oldies, Instrumental, Soundtracks, etc. But I had to stop and listen to this one....oh my. The song is recorded by none other than the same who said: God is great beer is good and people are crazy. To me, this shows quite a bit of mentality...or should I say deficiency of any mental capabilities----

I wasn’t born for diggin deep holes
I’m not made for pavin long roads
I ain’t cut out to climb high line poles
But I’m pretty good at drinkin beer

I’m not the type to work in a bank
I’m no good at slappin on things
Don’t have a knack for makin motors crank, no
But I’m pretty good at drinkin beer

So hand me one more
That’s what I’m here for
I’m built for having a ball
I love the nightlife
I love my Bud light
I like ‘em cold and tall

I ain’t much for mowin thick grass
I’m too slow for workin’ too fast
I don’t do windows so honey don’t ask
But I’m pretty good at drinkin’ beer

A go getter maybe I’m not
I’m not known for doin’ a lot
But I do my best work when the weather’s hot
I’m pretty good at drinkin’ beer

So hand me one more
That’s what I’m here for
I’m built for having a ball
I love the nightlife
I love my Bud light
I like ‘em cold and tall

I wasn’t born for diggin deep holes
I’m not made for pavin long roads
I aint cut out to climb high line poles
But I’m pretty good at drinkin beer
I’m pretty good at drinkin beer

[Spoken] o hand me one more boys…
That’s what I’m here for

Lyrics found here

What happened to the songs that made you think? What happened to the songs that no words are needed? Instrumentals that give you gooseflesh while you listen to them? What happened to those that made you feel like living? What happened to the songs that you could listen to the lyrics and say to yourself, this is excellent? I guess it has to do with each generation maybe? Perhaps the kids today like 'their' songs because of all the associations...maybe reminiscent of video games? I don't know really. All I know is my theory is...the songs from generations past are much much better!! I bet, literally, if Beethoven were to hear the songs that are recorded today, he WOULD BE ROLLIN' OVER!! I'm thinking right now...a Country song done by Roy Clark. Yesterday. It begins "Yesterday when I was young, the taste of life was sweet as rain upon my tongue. I teased at life as if it were a foolish game, the way the evening breeze may tease a candle flame". Now really, this you can see yourself in the lyrics. At least I can. Or a theme song like Summer Place. By Percy Faith [I'm sure some have never even heard of him]...."There's a summer place Where it may rain or storm Yet I'm safe and warm For within that summer place Your arms reach out to me And my heart is free from all care For it knows." The instrumental of this soundtrack is so soothing. So wistful...so relaxing. It's tastefully done. Gives you a dreamlike feeling all over your body. Or the song from Picnic...the most sexy dance for me still, on cinema..."Moonglow" ----oh boy, I'll always remember that moonglow gave me you---how could you not fall deep with emotion? Or maybe an oldie like Stardust, or perhaps "As Time Goes By" from Casablanca----------play 'em again Sam, play 'em all!!



POSTED: Monday, July 12th, 2010
12:45 A.M.