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Post by unoclay on Mar 7, 2006 16:10:13 GMT -5
I was just talking with a coworker at my new job for a while. She was asking me about some of the things in my workspace, including but not limited to uno cards, degicank sticker, music, dredlocks, lifestyle. It was a conversation i'd dreaded because I don't always enjoy explaining complex concepts to someone who may have little understanding of the things i am talking about. Meaning, i dont think we have enough time here for me to change your whole view of things.
I am not trying to be an elitist here. I am merely posting about the way the conversation made me feel. Namely, it made me feel as though i am luckier than the coworker in question to have a life full of interesting and unusual people. The coworker in question didnt really demonstrate much of a context for understanding the sorts of things I was talking about. Aware of this, i kept my comments and explanations to a minimum. The coworker is a very nice person, but in general, seems very 'regular' if you know what I mean.
I like ''regular people''. I guess i just felt kind of weird realizing how fortunute i consider myself to associate with people who i would not label as ''regular''. It made me feel contrast. It made me wish i could give her a magic pill that would open up the doors. But especially it made me notice something about myself. This is not a new revelation. I wonder if any of the degicank.com discussion forum members have insight or commentary on such a phenomenon. Feel free to label me a cock-sucking elitist if that is the correct way to label someone. I appreciate honesty in all things.
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Post by DrCank on Mar 7, 2006 16:28:05 GMT -5
it is now as it always was
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Post by The Kinder Zone on Mar 7, 2006 17:26:46 GMT -5
Get in the Zone...the Kinder Zone. Hey what is up you regular deformalities I like to refer to as absolution in human existance and q required way of being (or living), which is esentially anyway that you feel fit and fals under the standards of God above. Regular? Hmmmm, I would like to ponder this one, for what is irregular? The only thing I know of that is actually and physicaly labeled asirregular are those slightly defected articles of clothing that we all purchase every now and again for about $2.50 and wish we didn;t about a week and a half later. I am not a normal fellow by all means but do regular, ordinary things everyday. I am just an abnormal guy in an even stranger world. I feel lucky too, even though sometimes I wish I were even luckier or had more motivation not to just let the day turn to night and wake up again. I wish everyday were my greatest day and I could spread it like a great sickness. A lot of people don't get to do cool stuff (which is a lot of stuff which causes life to burn big and fortunes to rise and life to burst into magical elements that make us fall in love with moments that we never forget), and I guess I am very glad that I do really cool stuff, at least I like it, and I am glad that I know a lot of you folks whom also do very cool things that keep me inspired to live in a more complete (but never finished) way. Thank you all and good night!
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Post by DrCank on Mar 7, 2006 17:30:53 GMT -5
Ohh, now I see what Clay means.
Kinder for President 2020
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Post by chriscank on Mar 7, 2006 19:05:56 GMT -5
My only response is this:
Shalla tin gnu kialla bo nu shal shal ga ran mashta se nelu fu toh garanj jut tol shinaga gin nash shekulat malaka wha tu.
Modyesta, modyesta!
Sabat!
"Negeh Struiee Boruta Kat!" ~translation~ "the world is beautiful!"
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Post by Joe on Mar 7, 2006 23:12:00 GMT -5
Well, it is like my Great Nana used to say, "drick prune juice, it will keep you regular." I love my Nana but I f***ing hate prune juice...
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Post by 339911ben on Mar 8, 2006 2:17:12 GMT -5
Unoclay: As far as explaining something to someone like you said from what I have gathered it is best to do just like you did. Seems you had a sense she just wouldn't get the details so you kept it to a minimum. Its kind of like giving milk to a baby. If you were to give the baby full blown adult food they wouldn't be able to digest it, you know what I mean? There is also something about pouring out your heart to someone who is just not going to understand. It can take a keen sense sometimes to know when to give what information to whom. If you have something very dear and special to you, a "jewel" per say, sometimes something can be taken away from that jewel if you throw it "to the dogs".
I think it is great to want to help someone have a deeper experience of life and love but the key I think is again milk before meat and timing. If your heart really wants to give to someone it can be useful to reflect on it, don't deny your intention, and take step after step.
As far as appreciating what has been given to you. Nothing wrong with that. I actually know that it is a good thing. No matter how little you have there is always someone who has less. Whenever I find myself not appreciating my situation I try to look to those who have less. It turns things around for me. When something happens and for some reason I find myself feeling better than someone else I try to look to someone who has more than I do. Helps keep things in check.
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Post by unoclay on Mar 8, 2006 14:30:37 GMT -5
these thoughts are very useful. i appreciate the comments.
The coworker in question just asked me if it was warm outside. In keeping with the advise you've all given me, I replied, "Well, i think so, but then again, warm and cold are different things to different people." But she wouldnt let it rest: "Why, what do YOU mean by warm and cold?"
Just as i was coming up with a snappy comeback, her phone rang, saving me from having to avoid talking about personal issues.
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Post by degicank on Mar 8, 2006 23:23:44 GMT -5
Where do you work now?
Jess asked me, I said I don't know, these guys get their desk jobs and come back to the message board...
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Post by unoclay on Mar 9, 2006 10:46:31 GMT -5
I work at a company that ensures the development of new medications is done safely and correctly. Most medication has to go through years (i.e. 5-10) years of development before it can be deemed 'reasonably safe' for sale. As we know, even then, there can be problems. The point of my job is to make sure medication safety tests are done correctly and according to best scientific research. Interesting stuff so far.
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Post by Kinder on Mar 9, 2006 13:55:25 GMT -5
I'm working on my blues album. It will be out by the time I am president in 2020. I title it "the Presidential Blues". I am jamming and learning from some of the greatest like:
Lightnin' Hopkins Albert King Hound Dog Taylor Popa Chubby and various other blues masters.
I have got to figure out how to record directly to CD.
Any affordable suggestions out there in Degi-land?
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Post by Joe on Mar 9, 2006 23:32:16 GMT -5
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Post by chriscank on Mar 10, 2006 0:54:57 GMT -5
Check out Son House.
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Post by 119933bcd on Mar 10, 2006 1:53:50 GMT -5
Blues, blues, blues:
I think the most valuable thing you can do when taking down some blues is to listen wide and understand what the "blues" means. Sure there are those who say, "no man, THIS is blues or THAT is blues" but saying you play the blues can be as vague as saying I play the guitar.
I would listen to the "Delta" masters like: Blind Boy Fuller Sonny Boy Williamson (could be considered Chicago) Robert Johnson Howlin' Wolf Elmore James Willie Brown
Then I would take a dip in the Chicago scene: Muddy Waters Paul Butterfield Blues Band BB King Etta James Buddy Guy Bobby Bland (author of the Dead's showboat "lovelight") John Lee Hooker T-Bone Walker
Make sure to side track into the great jazz blues albums: Coltrane "Coltrane plays the blues" Miles Davis "All Blues" Ella Fitzgerald "Blues in the night" Billy Holiday "Lady sings the blues" and be sure to hit any "blues" formats from: Charlie Parker Diz Gillespie Oscar Peterson any well to do I didn't mention
Take notes on what happened when rock arrived: Bo Diddley Chuck Berry Johnny Winter Elvis Johnny Cash Jerry Lee Lewis Buddy Holly
and add in a few drops of... Jimmy Hendrix (the "blues" album is a hit) Taj Mahal Eric Clapton (earlier the better) Rolling Stones The beatles Led Zepplin The Dead The Who Janis Dylan
These are just a few. My Dad once told me, "you aren't anything until you can play the blues...". He had a good point. If you look at the foundation of most American Bands that have stood the test of time you will find blues as the cornerstone. I didn't even mention any bluegrass. I think this aspect was sorely forgotten somewhere in the 70s and look what happened. Asides from SRV everyone seemed to deviate.
Only a hand full of rockers have reached the high status of the blues based rock bands and all seem to be a bit off center: Frank Zappa Phish Primus The Red Hot Chili Peppers Jane's Addiction
Hey even Bob Marley strove to be an authentic blues artist in his own way, "play I on the R&B, want all my people to see".
I think if you can pull off your own sound with the blues you have hit the mark if that's what you are after.
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Post by chriscank on Mar 10, 2006 2:37:38 GMT -5
My personal favorite blues performance ever:
Ben Dubois at the Phyrst open mic night.
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