Random Thought For the Day

This is not a typical post for this thread, but it does happen to be my random thought for the day.

While doing water aerobics this morning, two songs in particular played: I Write the Songs by Barry Manilow, and Crying by Ray Orbison. Both these songs came out when I was much younger (yes, I am that old), and I didn't care for either of them then.
I still don't care for I Write the Songs by Barry Manilow, or any of his other songs that I've heard for that matter. I just don't like Barry Manilow's style. It's too syrupy, too much fanfare, too much orchestration, but most importantly emotionally unsatisfying (IMO). The fact that it won a Grammy for Song of the Year in 1977 doesn't persuade me to change my mind. But I did just learn a few things that change my perception somewhat: 1) Barry Manilow didn't write it - Bruce Johnston of the Beach Boys did, 2) the "singer" is supposed to be God (not Barry 😂), 3) It was first recorded by David Cassidy, then the Captain and Tennille, then Barry Manilow. Knowing all this now allows me to give Barry a break and stop thinking he's vainglorious (or at least not that vainglorious), but I still don't care for his music.

But I've come to appreciate Crying by Ray Orbison. Why? This song's production has some similarities with the one above, so why is this one okay with me now? Pathos. I believe Ray when he sings this, and I feel for him.

The things you think about during water aerobics!...

For your entertainment 😂, here is David Cassidy's performance of I Write the Songs:
(watch for first 24 seconds at least, for a good laugh)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_6cwUso8CA

honey_honey_12 wrote: »

Schel Solos.

Ooooo I'm alliterate AND kinda related to Han.

Smirnoff ice gives the worst buzz.
Geez.

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omg!!! The days are getting soooo much shorter!!!

eatpolerepeat wrote: »

Earwigging, is it really not a term used by Americans 🤔

No. We just say eavesdropping, but I so prefer earwigging 😂. I pictured a hairy ear.

eatpolerepeat wrote: »

jbshow wrote: »

A friend just sent me a Tik Tok video link. I have never been on TT. Clicked the link and watched the vid (which did make me laugh). I then explored TT a bit, having never been on the site. I am frightened and will never make that mistake again.

Needed the laugh but feel like I'm in a darker place now. 😂

You went to the dark side 😮

I sure did. Not going back. What's your username, Raych... just in case. 😂

How the heck does one choose?
Tiny little paper menu mailed to my house, hundreds of choices………

honey_honey_12 wrote: »

How the heck does one choose?
Tiny little paper menu mailed to my house, hundreds of choices………

Two solutions to your dilemma:
1. order sequentially each day. If you like it, put a star by it. If you don't, line it out. Continue until you've tried all menu items. Then repeat, or see option 2.
2. count the items on the menu. Then use a random number generator to give you a number between 1 and the total count. Put a delay in the random number generator, because while it's whirring, you might realize what number you're hoping it generates.

It just occurred to me, this past weekend I went out for drinks and didn't get ID'D. Wow..that's hurtful.

eatpolerepeat wrote: »

jbs116 wrote: »

eatpolerepeat wrote: »

🤷‍♀️ all probably, except one

Let’s get 🍩s. 😋

I see what you're doing

This is a bit embarrassing having my scheme blown up straight away. Yes, I was trying to get in..... your Amazon account.