The Gospel of Luke

FearlessFly comments on Sep 9, 2020:

Mathew or Mark was written first https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gospel#Sources https://www.blueletterbible.org/Comm/stewart_don/faq/historical-accuracy-of-the-bible/question10-when-were-the-gospels-written.cfm

I don’t know what’s going on with the alerts in this group.

FearlessFly comments on Sep 9, 2020:

I just entered "Lost Ones" in the 'search'. Only this and one other (4 comments) are 'found'.

I don’t know what’s going on with the alerts in this group.

FearlessFly comments on Sep 9, 2020:

I have mentioned 'missing alerts' TWICE to @admin -- no response.

Have gun, will travel.

FearlessFly comments on Sep 9, 2020:

"Good country music from Amarillo And Abilene The friendliest people and the prettiest women you ever seen." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNzIyLCMYf4

I had several relatives lose their homes in the recent hurricane in La.

FearlessFly comments on Sep 9, 2020:

S, R, & F . . . You could move to Mt. St. Helens -- it could be a real BLAST Mariana Trench -- if your personality can take the PRESSURE Trinity site -- the experience can feel most RADIATING :O :P :)

I had several relatives lose their homes in the recent hurricane in La.

FearlessFly comments on Sep 9, 2020:

You could also move to the San Andreas fault because the weather is wonderful. :P

Dancing In The Dark. - Bruce Springsteen. [youtu.be]

FearlessFly comments on Sep 9, 2020:

Springsteen wrote "Dancing In the Dark" overnight, after Jon Landau convinced him that the album needed a single. According to journalist Dave Marsh in the book Glory Days, Springsteen was not impressed with Landau's approach. "Look", he snarled, "I've written seventy songs. You want another one, you write it." Despite this reaction, Springsteen sat in his hotel room and wrote the song in a single night. It sums up his state of mind, his feeling of isolation after the success of his album The River, and his frustrations of trying to write a hit single.

This is a song I started loving about 10 years [m.youtube.com]

FearlessFly comments on Sep 8, 2020:

"Truly, Truly" is a song by American rock band Grant Lee Buffalo. It was released in May 1998 as the lead single from their fourth album, Jubilee. Written by Grant-Lee Phillips and produced by Paul Fox. According to Grant Lee Buffalo drummer Joey Peters, he and Grant-Lee Phillips began work on "Truly, Truly" in 1996 while touring with The Smashing Pumpkins. As Phillips and Peters began demoing tracks for what would become the Jubilee album, bassist and producer Paul Kimble did not participate because, Peters recalled, "it was kind of obvious he was in a different space, musically and creatively". Kimble left the group the following year. Grant Lee Phillips – vocals, guitar Joey Peters – drums, tambourine, shaker Dan Rothchild – bass Rami Jaffee – organ Andrew Williams – additional vocals

An opinion - Why Trump Supporters Can’t Admit Who He Really Is [theatlantic.com]

FearlessFly comments on Sep 8, 2020:

I think there are reasons why is campaign is having 'cash-flow problems'. :P

The moral roots of liberals and conservatives - Jonathan Haidt - YouTube

FearlessFly comments on Sep 8, 2020:

I recently finished his book "The Righteous Mind", it tempered my notions of right/left and morality in general. I highly recommend it -- a very good read. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11324722-the-righteous-mind

Classical Gas - Gabriella Quevedo - YouTube

FearlessFly comments on Sep 8, 2020:

"Classical Gas" is an instrumental musical piece composed and originally performed by American guitarist Mason Williams with instrumental backing by members of the Wrecking Crew. Originally released in 1968 on the album The Mason Williams Phonograph Record, it has been rerecorded and rereleased numerous times since by Williams. One later version served as the title track of a 1987 album by Williams and the band Mannheim Steamroller. Williams was the head writer for The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour at the time of the piece's release and premiered the composition on the show. Williams performed it several times over several episodes.

Lincoln Project: Fallen Heros [youtu.be]

FearlessFly comments on Sep 8, 2020:

Another hard-hitting, spot-on, 'spot' by the LP. :P

Once again it has come to the time for bed and my last post tonight is.

FearlessFly comments on Sep 8, 2020:

(from songfacts.com) This was the closing track from Phil Collins' fifth solo album, Both Sides. He told The Mail on Sunday about it: "This song, like a lot of my songs, wrote itself. I remember playing the chords then singing whatever came into my head. I only ever played I once, and this is it!" Phil Collins recalled to Mojo magazine in 2015 how he came up with the song. "I've forgotten how I wrote it," he said. "I just played. I set up a microphone in my house and sang and what I sang is what you hear. That's jazz to me."

Just wanted to share something about the late swedish actress Johanna Sällström as I am watching ...

FearlessFly comments on Sep 8, 2020:

I have watched Wallander (english releases) It would be helpful to have a link to info . . .

Today is Antonin Dvorzak's birthday.

FearlessFly comments on Sep 8, 2020:

The Symphony No. 9 in E minor, "From the New World", Op. 95, B. 178 (Czech: Symfonie č. 9 e moll "Z nového světa"), popularly known as the New World Symphony, was composed by Antonín Dvořák in 1893 while he was the director of the National Conservatory of Music of America from 1892 to 1895. It has been described as one of the most popular of all symphonies. In older literature and recordings, this symphony was – as for its first publication – numbered as Symphony No. 5. Astronaut Neil Armstrong took a tape recording of the New World Symphony along during the Apollo 11 mission, the first Moon landing, in 1969. The symphony was completed in the building that now houses the Bily Clocks Museum.

Looking for some good news, check this site out. [goodnewsnetwork.org]

FearlessFly comments on Sep 8, 2020:

"Sugar coating leads to truth decay" -- Swami Beyondananda :O

4 Essential Elements of Agnosticism

FearlessFly comments on Sep 8, 2020:

I chose to be married (outside) by a female judge, at her fathers house. :)

Kiss. - Shock Me. [youtu.be]

FearlessFly comments on Sep 8, 2020:

"Shock Me" is a song by American hard rock band Kiss, which first appeared on their 1977 album Love Gun. It was written by lead guitarist Ace Frehley, who made his lead vocal debut. The song was inspired by an event that took place during Kiss' Rock and Roll Over tour, when he was nearly electrocuted. On December 12, 1976, Kiss performed a concert at the Lakeland Civic Center in Lakeland, Florida. During the opening number, Frehley touched a metal staircase railing, which was ungrounded. He was knocked to the ground, and the concert was delayed for 30 minutes. The show was eventually completed, and Frehley claimed to have lost feeling in his hand for the remainder of the concert.

Allan Lichtman, a history professor (for over 50 years!), a game-show winner, and a steeple-chase ...

FearlessFly comments on Sep 8, 2020:

No disagreement with the T/F of his KEYS. :)

I guess we should all strive to keep an open mind?

FearlessFly comments on Sep 8, 2020:

. . . that could be construed as "bullet-opened" :O

I always love the feel of this... you? [youtu.be]

FearlessFly comments on Sep 7, 2020:

This is the most recognized song on Brickell's first solo album. She was formerly with the band Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians. Soul singer Barry White, who was known for his deep voice and sensual songs, provided the sexy interlude. Brickell married Paul Simon in 1992. He produced this album.

Dire Straits. - Calling Elvis....it’s so good! [youtu.be]

FearlessFly comments on Sep 7, 2020:

It first appeared on the final studio album by the band, On Every Street (1991) and was released as the first single from that album. The song is about an Elvis fan who believes Elvis Presley is still alive, making references to many of his songs, including "Heartbreak Hotel", "Love Me Tender", "Love Me (Treat Me Like a Fool)", "Don't Be Cruel" and "Return to Sender", as well as the expression "Elvis has left the building". Mark Knopfler has been quoted as saying the idea came to him one day when he left his phone off the hook and his brother-in-law tried repeatedly to get hold of him. Upon finally doing so, the brother-in-law remarked Mark was harder to get hold of than Elvis.

Time for me to post my last one tonight at bedtime.....and it’s The Stops by Elbow [youtu.be]

FearlessFly comments on Sep 7, 2020:

. . . methinks it is an 'acquired taste'

SHE WANTS TO DANCE WITH ME - RICK ASTLEY This star keeps his voice and looks through the years, ...

FearlessFly comments on Sep 7, 2020:

It is the lead single from his second studio album, Hold Me in Your Arms. The song was released in United Kingdom on September 20, 1988. "She Wants to Dance with Me" was Astley's first self-composed single that he released. Astley performed the song at the 1989 Grammy Awards, and he changed the lyrics to: Now I know I've been out of touch, and I never meant to wear these clads oh so much (referencing his big suit look)

"Compromised," the Title of a New Blockbuster Book about Russia/Trump: [nbcnews.com]

FearlessFly comments on Sep 7, 2020:

I think he makes a fair point about Kelly Ann Conways' illegal (Hatch Act) remarks from the WH.

He is doing a sploot.

FearlessFly comments on Sep 7, 2020:

I like the creative use of language, but it doesn't match this :O https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=sploof

I don't like trump but I would never threaten violence over it.

FearlessFly comments on Sep 7, 2020:

The word 'respect' is, IMO, overused/misused. IMO, liberty/patriotism should allow any/all behavior(s) towards the US flag. Few complained when Barbara Bush wore an American-flag-themed scarf.

So many conservative people bemoan the children of today and their lack of respect.

FearlessFly comments on Sep 7, 2020:

I don't like the word 'respect' -- to big of variations of use/meanings. But I totally agree with the negative 'learning's from Trump.

Please don't hold your breath waiting for Barrs investigation.

FearlessFly comments on Sep 7, 2020:

Historically, Terry (below) is accurate, but considering all the misdeeds of this administration I think this time will be different. SDNY won't stop trying to get the tax records, for one.

Hi , why isn't it possible to browse currently online members?

FearlessFly comments on Sep 7, 2020:

I'm able to browse all that haven't blocked me, regardless of online status. :P

Are you a humanist?

FearlessFly comments on Sep 7, 2020:

I got 100%, but the choices were worded in such a way to be practically a 'giveaway' :P

Question: What would you think of dating someone who is spiritual?

FearlessFly comments on Sep 7, 2020:

The book "How to Change Your MInd" by Michael Pollan (about psychedelics) tempered my ideas against 'spirituality'. I still don't accept anything supernatural, not replicable, verifiable, falsifiable.

If you demonstrated one (and only one) positive characteristic during your social interactions, what...

FearlessFly comments on Sep 6, 2020:

Most folks SAY they want it -- honesty :O :) "Sugar coating leads to truth decay" -- Swami Beyondananda

Facebook wins, then democracy dies: [tech.slashdot.org]

FearlessFly comments on Sep 6, 2020:

I don't/won't use FB. Some say we do 'get paid' by the benefits of tech.

Is there a driver available for Linux, hopefully Ubuntu, for the Fiio usb sound interface?

FearlessFly comments on Sep 6, 2020:

When I put "Fiio usb sound interface,driver,linux" in search engine, the results say no driver is needed, included in the kernel.

Led Zeppelin - Moby Dick [youtu.be]

FearlessFly comments on Sep 5, 2020:

"Moby Dick" is an instrumental and drum solo by English rock band Led Zeppelin, featured on their 1969 album Led Zeppelin II. Named after the whale in the novel Moby-Dick by Herman Melville, it was also known by the alternate titles "Pat's Delight" (early 1968–1969 version with completely different guitar riff) and "Over the Top" (with "Out on the Tiles" intro section and original closing reprise) during various points of the band's career. The tune emerged after Led Zeppelin guitarist and producer Jimmy Page would often catch drummer John Bonham jamming or improvising in the studio, recorded parts of his solos and pieced it all together. The beginning and end of the song feature a power trio of Bonham, Page and bassist John Paul Jones performing a 12 bar blues riff in Drop D tuning, leaving the remainder of the song open for Bonham alone. The structure of the main riff is that of the twelve-bar blues. Singer Robert Plant did not sing at all and in concert would simply introduce Bonham to the audience before the tune started. Studio outtakes from the Led Zeppelin II sessions reveal that the drum solo recorded was edited down from a much longer version.

Character matters

FearlessFly comments on Sep 5, 2020:

This would make a good campaign ad (already has ? )

Pedantry

FearlessFly comments on Sep 5, 2020:

I care little for 'cultural norms', but would you say that pedantry is a benefit to Critical Thinking (i.e words matter) ?

Now you can lock and unlock comments! I added this feature for those who enjoy responding to ...

FearlessFly comments on Sep 5, 2020:

I'm not seeing that option anywhere... . . . and I'm fairly certain I'm missing some expected alerts.

More, More, More by Andrea True Connection- [m.youtube.]

FearlessFly comments on Sep 5, 2020:

"More, More, More" is a song written by Gregg Diamond and recorded by American disco artist Andrea True (under the name Andrea True Connection). It was released in February 1976 and became her signature track and one of the most popular songs of the disco era. The song was originally recorded in Jamaica where True, a porn star, had been appearing in a television commercial. An attempted coup prevented her from leaving the country with her wages from the commercial. Resourcefully, True called on Gregg Diamond to come down to Jamaica to write and record the song with her, along with other studio musicians which formed the backbone of the "Connection" project

Today I broke my own rules of keeping my distance.

FearlessFly comments on Sep 5, 2020:

It was released as the lead single from his debut self-titled studio album in November 1970. The song, inspired by a remark Stills heard from musician Billy Preston, became his biggest hit single, peaking at No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1971. David Crosby and Graham Nash, Stills' fellow members of Crosby, Stills & Nash, provide background vocals on the song. The song was also covered by a number of artists, notably the Isley Brothers, Bucks Fizz and Luther Vandross.

36 year old male, seeking FREE POINTS. TeeHee.

FearlessFly comments on Sep 5, 2020:

. . . hmmmm, that word "free" :

Coronavirus: Russian vaccine shows signs of immune response [bbc.com] Science at work.

FearlessFly comments on Sep 5, 2020:

"Experts say the trials were too small to prove effectiveness and safety." -- only 38 volunteers. . . . I won't be lining-up to get both shots.

Brother Dege The battle of New Orleans [youtu.be]

FearlessFly comments on Sep 5, 2020:

. . . different -- Like it :)

fontane sisters, HEARTS MADE OF STONE (1955) [youtube.com]

FearlessFly comments on Sep 5, 2020:

"Hearts of Stone" is an American R&B song. It was written by Eddie Ray and Rudy Jackson, a member of the San Bernardino, California-based rhythm and blues vocal group the Jewels (no relation to the female group The Jewels from Washington, DC) which first recorded it for the R&B label in 1954. The Jewels began as a gospel group, then became the Marbles, recording for the Lucky label out of Los Angeles.

Buttegieg makes Biden advisory team.

FearlessFly comments on Sep 5, 2020:

Guttenberg ?

Now you can lock and unlock comments! I added this feature for those who enjoy responding to ...

FearlessFly comments on Sep 5, 2020:

I post many times/day, I haven't seen it yet . . . . . . also, I don't find any alert for **this** post :(

COVID Coping: How to spend Labor Day weekend like no other

FearlessFly comments on Sep 5, 2020:

I'll be playing pickleball, but raspberry picking sounds good too. :)

UGH!! It's 0° out today.

FearlessFly comments on Sep 5, 2020:

. . . sunny and 77 :)

Multiple times now I have written private messages only to have them disappear when I hit send.

FearlessFly comments on Sep 4, 2020:

. . . with a little accompaniment -- scrape it :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpdFEQ-983s

Weezer - the sweater song (undone) [youtu.be]

FearlessFly comments on Sep 4, 2020:

"Undone – The Sweater Song" is a song by the American alternative rock band Weezer, released on the band's self-titled 1994 debut album. It was released as their debut single in 1994. Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo has commented on the song, saying: "Undone" is the feeling you get when the train stops and the little guy comes knockin' on your door. It was supposed to be a sad song, but everyone thinks it's hilarious.

Concert Series 9 - Anderson / Hackett / Gilmour [youtube.

FearlessFly comments on Sep 4, 2020:

tl;dw saving it for later . . .

Concert Series 9 - Anderson / Hackett / Gilmour [youtube.

FearlessFly comments on Sep 4, 2020:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Gilmour_in_Concert

BEETHOVEN, LATE STRING QUARTET no 15, op 132 3rd movement (molto adagio). [youtube.com]

FearlessFly comments on Sep 4, 2020:

The String Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Op. 132, by Ludwig van Beethoven, was written in 1825, given its public premiere on November 6 of that year by the Schuppanzigh Quartet and was dedicated to Count Nikolai Galitzin, as were Opp. 127 and 130. The number traditionally assigned to it is based on the order of its publication; it is actually the thirteenth quartet in order of composition. Beethoven wrote this piece after recovering from a serious illness which he had feared was fatal because he had been afflicted with intestinal disorder during the entire winter of 1824–5. He thus headed the movement with the words, "Heiliger Dankgesang eines Genesenen an die Gottheit, in der lydischen Tonart" ("Holy song of thanksgiving of a convalescent to the Deity, in the Lydian mode")

DANIEL LEVI - L'ENVIE D'AIMER (The desire to love) Beautiful song and performance from this ...

FearlessFly comments on Sep 4, 2020:

"L'envie d'aimer" is a 2000 song recorded by French-born singer Daniel Lévi and the troupe of The Ten Commandments. Released as first single from the album Les Dix Commandements in June 2000. The album version of the song is extended (6:28) and contains many choirs from the troupe. Written and composed by Pascal Obispo

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FearlessFly comments on Sep 4, 2020:

Isn't it much harder to coordinate voluteerism without brick-and-mortar infrastructure ?

Public Image Limited - Rise Lydon sold out and did butter adverts on TV to get this band up and ...

FearlessFly comments on Sep 3, 2020:

The song was written by John Lydon and Bill Laswell about apartheid in South Africa, specifically about Nelson Mandela as Lydon stated in a 2013 Glastonbury interview. Lydon also referred to alleged Royal Ulster Constabulary interrogation techniques, such as electric torture, in an MTV interview in 1987. Contributors on the song include Steve Vai on guitar, Tony Williams on drums, Bill Laswell on fretless bass, and L. Shankar on violin.

Biden picks up endorsements from nearly 100 Republicans | TheHill

FearlessFly comments on Sep 3, 2020:

. . . according to Trump, not "real Republicans" :P . . . like 'no true Scotsman' :)

Is embarrassment a feeling exclusively human?

FearlessFly comments on Sep 3, 2020:

Is there evidence of embarrassment in non-humans ?

In his book "Quantum Reality", Jim Baggott writes: "When we look closely we find that it’s not ...

FearlessFly comments on Sep 3, 2020:

Apart from math, science doesn't PROVE anything. There is always doubt/error-bars/new-ideas. It can disprove things. :P

And seven years later.

FearlessFly comments on Sep 3, 2020:

. . . your post duplicates this one : "Court rules NSA phone snooping illegal ; after 7-year delay But the controversial phone ..."

The dedication to stupidity is breathtaking to behold.

FearlessFly comments on Sep 3, 2020:

The only significant difference between intelligence and stupidity is that intelligence has its' limits. :O :P

An old story.

FearlessFly comments on Sep 3, 2020:

“Your agnostic/atheism is just a belief based on faith like mine.” Atheism is a belief/religion, like **not collecting stamps** is a hobby. :P

Aliens; why should we "listen" for them? Have they ever visited us?

FearlessFly comments on Sep 3, 2020:

"Have A.E.T.s ever visited earth?" Is this considered evidence ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkPn-YMp9vI

New York Prosecutors Believe Ivanka Trump Skimmed Millions From The 2016 Inaugural Fund

FearlessFly comments on Sep 3, 2020:

https://www.voanews.com/usa/melania-trumps-ex-adviser-says-she-taped-calls-protection

New York Prosecutors Believe Ivanka Trump Skimmed Millions From The 2016 Inaugural Fund

FearlessFly comments on Sep 3, 2020:

"Overall, we rate Political Flare far left-biased and Questionable based on the promotion of conspiracy theories, left-wing propaganda, lack of transparency and publication of false information." https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/political-flare/

Useful information stolen from a Texas friend.

FearlessFly comments on Sep 2, 2020:

. . . nothing in the Drivers' License in MN, but there is this : https://www.dot.state.mn.us/rtmc/first.html

Go For The Jugular! [alternet.org]

FearlessFly comments on Sep 2, 2020:

Those are good questions, not clear that a Fox guy will ask them.

FearlessFly posted Never been to Spain.

FearlessFly comments on Sep 2, 2020:

"Never Been to Spain" is a song written by Hoyt Axton, originally released on his 1971 LP Joy to the World and later that year performed by Three Dog Night, with Cory Wells on lead vocal. The lyrics consist of the narrator ruminating on places that he has never visited, but feels that he has some proxy experience of, via the music or other features of those places, or from having gone to similar locations. In the final verse, he observes that while he has "never been to heaven", he has "been to Oklahoma", where he was told he was born, thus implying a kinship between the two places. Hoyt Axton, who was born in Oklahoma, explained that he originally wrote, "...in Oklahoma, born in a coma...." However, it was considered inappropriate; thus, the lyrics were changed to "not Arizona".

I never thought of myself as a sapiosexual but I have to say, watching Sabine Hossenfelder explain ...

FearlessFly comments on Sep 2, 2020:

"conventionally unattractive women" IMO, sapiosexual is being attracted to intelligent women, "beauty" is secondary. :) . . . btw, beauty is in the eye of the beerholder. :O :)

Republicans Have Another Option. It’s Not Trumpism.

FearlessFly comments on Sep 1, 2020:

. . . for those who face the 'paywall', I suggest TOR browser :)

WalMart is launching its membership WalMart Plus on September 15- [delish.com]

FearlessFly comments on Sep 1, 2020:

. . . I'm proud to say I have never set-foot in a Walmart. :O

MAPLE LEAF RAG - LESTER LANIN ORCHESTRA This was our parents choice, .

FearlessFly comments on Sep 1, 2020:

The "Maple Leaf Rag" (copyright registered on September 18, 1899) is an early ragtime musical composition for piano composed by Scott Joplin. It was one of Joplin's early works, and became the model for ragtime compositions by subsequent composers. It is one of the most famous of all ragtime pieces. As a result, Joplin became dubbed the "King of Ragtime" by his contemporaries. The piece gave Joplin a steady if unspectacular income for the rest of his life. The "Maple Leaf Rag" is associated with the city of Sedalia, Missouri, although there is no record of Joplin having a permanent residence there before 1904. Joplin arrived in Sedalia in 1894 as a touring musician and stayed with the family of Arthur Marshall, who later became one of Joplin's students and a ragtime composer in his own right.[3] Joplin played as a solo musician at dances and at the major black clubs in Sedalia, among them the "Maple Leaf Club". It is possible that the rag was named after the Maple Leaf Club, although there is no direct evidence to prove the link, and there were probably many other possible sources for the name in and around Sedalia at the time.

CHRIS REA "Texas"...

FearlessFly comments on Sep 1, 2020:

It was written by Rea and produced by Rea and Jon Kelly. "Texas" was inspired by a conversation Rea had with his neighbour about Texas. At the time, Rea had not been to the state, whereas his neighbour described the long, clear roads and lack of traffic jams there. In the 1999 Collins Gem book Classic Albums, Rea said of the song's character: "He's going for that big Western apple in the sky. He's thinking it should be like Texas, and he's thinking of large, cheap steaks, every woman is 6' 4" and has massive legs and looks like Jerry Hall, [and] there's no trouble because they say there's no trouble. But really, if you've been there, it's even three times more violent."

Ammon Bundy comes out FOR defunding the police and in support of Black Lives Matter This may not ...

FearlessFly comments on Sep 1, 2020:

I'm not surprised that an anti-government activist is anti-government :P https://www.npr.org/2020/08/25/906046911/ammon-bundy-is-arrested-and-wheeled-out-of-the-idaho-statehouse

Make All Your Arguments Win-Win: [npr.org]

FearlessFly comments on Sep 1, 2020:

A good example of an ameliorative use of 'arguments'. It is hard for me not to notice that even on this website, that 'use' is rare, usually reverting to the pejorative.

I really, really like this - I am finding that often, I like the covers more than the originals...?

FearlessFly comments on Sep 1, 2020:

. . . nice and mellow, but I prefer the original (from songfacts.com) Pete Townshend originally wrote this about a character in his "Lifehouse" project, which was going to be a film similar to The Who's Tommy and Quadrophenia. Townshend never finished "Lifehouse," but the songs ended up on the album Who's Next. >> Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey both have blue eyes, but the song is not autobiographical. Townshend has said that he wrote it to show "How lonely it is to be powerful." Townshend was going to use this as the main song in the Lifehouse film for the villain, Jumbo. Pete Townshend has explained that he never behaved like a typical rock star when he was on tour, especially when it came to groupies, which he tried to avoid. He says it was a run-in with a groupie that was the impetus for this song. Townshend, who got married in 1968, was tempted by a groupie after The Who's June 9, 1970 concert in Denver. He says that he went back to his room alone and wrote a prayer beginning, "If my fist clenches, crack it open..." The prayer was more or less asking for help in resisting this temptation. The other words could be describing Townshend's self-pity and how hard it is to resist.

Trump says he doesn't want his supporters to confront left-wing protesters

FearlessFly comments on Sep 1, 2020:

""Oh, I don't want them to." . . . hmmm, that isn't 'urging', that could be (mis)construed as tacit approval. :P

Don Winslow's open letter to Republicons [twitter.com]

FearlessFly comments on Sep 1, 2020:

. . . kinda duplicitous to be decrying the lying, then encouraging Rs to lie about how they vote. :P

Channel 4 Dick Pics a prick of the consience too far?

FearlessFly comments on Sep 1, 2020:

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/me-and-my-penis-channel-4-watch-live-ajamu-sex-masculinity-a9697166.html

Biden Turns the Tables on Trump: [rawstory.com]

FearlessFly comments on Sep 1, 2020:

I like the flip-it strategy. The LawAndOrder stragegy has worked historically for Rs.

The Rain Song - Led Zeppelin [youtu.be]

FearlessFly comments on Sep 1, 2020:

"The Rain Song" is a ballad of over seven minutes in length. Guitarist Jimmy Page originally constructed the melody of this song at his home in Plumpton, England, where he had recently installed a studio mixing console. A new Vista model, it was partly made up from the Pye Mobile Studio which had been used to record the group's 1970 Royal Albert Hall performance and The Who's Live at Leeds album. With a working title of "Slush", a reference to its easy listening simulated orchestral arrangement, Page was able to bring in a completed arrangement of the melody, for which singer Robert Plant composed the words. Plant ranks his vocal performance on the track as one of his best. The song also features a Mellotron played by John Paul Jones to add to the orchestral effect, while Page plays a Danelectro guitar. George Harrison was reportedly the inspiration for "The Rain Song" when he made a comment to Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, about the fact that the group never wrote any ballads. In Light and Shade: Conversations with Jimmy Page, biographer Brad Tolinski quotes Page: George [Harrison] was talking to Bonzo one evening and said, 'The problem with you guys is that you never do ballads.' I said, 'I'll give him a ballad,' and I wrote 'Rain Song,' which appears on Houses of the Holy. In fact, you'll notice I even quote 'Something' in the song's first two chords.

The thin blue line is classic Mafia style organized crime meets sci-fi dystopia oppression ...

FearlessFly comments on Sep 1, 2020:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Thin_Blue_Line_(1988_film)

Hans haug, ALBA -- here is sublime beauty, an ancient master all but lost recording of the ...

FearlessFly comments on Aug 31, 2020:

I once had a library book (large) which had a FULL-SIZE picture of his hands. I could not understand how he could be such an amazing player with those FAT FINGERS/HANDS. ! :O

Last post in the group for a few days because I’m off on holiday in the morning.

FearlessFly comments on Aug 31, 2020:

"A Little Bit More" is a song written and performed by Bobby Gosh, released on his 1973 album Sitting in the Quiet. The first hit version was recorded by the band Dr. Hook

Sure you really want total freedom?

FearlessFly comments on Aug 31, 2020:

that word "free" . . . hmmm

[youtu.be] Skating away - Jethro Tull

FearlessFly comments on Aug 31, 2020:

It was released on their album War Child in 1974. Written as a comment on global cooling for the band's aborted "Chateau D'isaster" album, the song was reworked in 1974 for War Child. "Skating Away on the Thin Ice of the New Day" was written by Jethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson, who dubbed it his "first climate change song" due to its lyrics about the then-current concern over global cooling. He later explained, This was my first song talking about the issue of ecology and, in this specific case, climate change. Back in those days, scientists believed that we were heading towards a period of global cooling, that we could be heading towards a new ice age. And in fact, they realized that in fact, no, we're heading toward a period of global warming. So my song became kind of redundant. But the idea was sound. And I still have a fondness for it today, because it is talking with optimism about facing the changing world and a changing climate to which we have to adapt, bravely and optimistically. And it feels very apt and appropriate for today. . . . not available for me . . . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zq-bcFOI56E

Here is my most recent craft project pictured.

FearlessFly comments on Aug 31, 2020:

. . . now you can "walk a mile in her shoes" :)

Rocky Burnette - Tired Of Toein' The Line [youtube.com]

FearlessFly comments on Aug 31, 2020:

"Tired of Toein' the Line" is a song by Rocky Burnette, who co-wrote it with Ron Coleman, former bass player of the Brothers Grim and The Everly Brothers. It was performed by Burnette, and contains lyrics detailing an imminent breakup from the point of view of a man who no longer wants to toe the line. In the 1980s, cover versions of the song were released by singer Ricky Nelson on his album Playing to Win (1981) and British singer Shakin' Stevens on his album A Whole Lotta Shaky (1988).

Belief, Love and Politics

FearlessFly comments on Aug 31, 2020:

If people are basically good, why do we have government ? I contend we have government because people have BOTH 'good/bad' propensities. Without government, which one would prevail ?

Sex, Politics & Religion

FearlessFly comments on Aug 31, 2020:

In terms of Critical Thinking, how is an "old British adage" a good rationale for defending anything ?

Another thought on Kenosha: the kid's mother armed him, drove him there, dropped him off.

FearlessFly comments on Aug 31, 2020:

. . . if this is News, where is the journalistic article ?

Hello 👋 grouphugs 🤗 I was about to sleep coz it's 12.

FearlessFly comments on Aug 31, 2020:

Sebastian co-wrote the song with Jamie Hartman, who also produced and co-wrote "Before I Go", the Platinum-selling, lead single from Sebastian's forthcoming album. Sebastian said "We've written quite a few tunes together, Jamie and myself, so it's proving to be a good partnership". The song centres around issues surrounding mental-ill health and the struggle to support loved ones who are suffering. In a lead-up to the song's release, Sebastian said "A family member of mine was going through a very tough time, and he was brave enough to share his battle with his own mental health, and that inspired this song".

Anyone have a good joke?

FearlessFly comments on Aug 31, 2020:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmAQVNpJGCA

Anyone have a good joke?

FearlessFly comments on Aug 31, 2020:

https://youtu.be/2GLorUGaPI0

Anyone have a good joke?

FearlessFly comments on Aug 31, 2020:

. . . from the documentary "When Jews were funny" Ninety-year-old Irving marries sixty-year-old Josephine. On their wedding night Josephine calls down -- "Irving, come upstairs and make love to me". Irving calls up -- "I can't do both !" :O

Anyone have a good joke?

FearlessFly comments on Aug 31, 2020:

from the Showtime series "I'm dying up here" In the morning, Irving comes-up behind Eustice and pinches her tukas and says "If you could firm this up, we could get-rid of your girdle". Well Eustice did not like that, but didn't respond. That night in bed Irving rolled over, grabbed a breast and said "If you could firm these up, we could get rid of your bra", That was too much, so Eustice rolled-over, grabbed his male member with a firm grip, and said "If you could firm this up, we could get rid of the butcher, the postman, and your brother !". :O

OK, Solve this puzzle:

FearlessFly comments on Aug 30, 2020:

I'm guessing Isreal

8/30/2020 A science story about fossils, and speculation on WTF is Biden doing?: [united-cats.com]

FearlessFly comments on Aug 30, 2020:

. . . what is the 'fascination/obsession' with this **blog** ?

One Person Dead in Portland After Clashes Between Trump Supporters and Protesters

FearlessFly comments on Aug 30, 2020:

"Mr. Wheeler in a letter on Friday asked Mr. Trump to stay away, saying the earlier federal presence had made things worse. “Your offer to repeat that disaster is a cynical attempt to stoke fear and distract us from the real work of our city,” he wrote." . . . sounds right to me. :P