tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post5978392636879684019..comments2024-03-28T02:15:06.910-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Mid month: In Between Days (#BOTB)(#atozchallenge)Arlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-25785643455375188922017-04-18T22:02:35.504-07:002017-04-18T22:02:35.504-07:00Leslie, two very different approaches to this song...Leslie, two very different approaches to this song.<br /><br />Another vote for <b>Ben Folds</b><br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-36535090129928722102017-04-18T13:29:56.835-07:002017-04-18T13:29:56.835-07:00I vote for Ben Folds I like the tempo better. Hard...I vote for Ben Folds I like the tempo better. Hard choice tho.<br />Stubborn aka persistent when it matters not so much when it doesn't.<br /><a href="https://moondustwriter.com/2017/04/18/a-single-orphan-atozchallenge-africa-uganda/" rel="nofollow">A Piece of Uganda</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13414513238308254080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-78947978948273035312017-04-17T14:33:25.900-07:002017-04-17T14:33:25.900-07:00Birgit, I also used to listen to it a lot though I...Birgit, I also used to listen to it a lot though I don't think I ever danced to it (not much of a dancer usually). Sometimes stubbornness can be a very good thing and other times it can indeed be annoying to others.<br /><br />A vote for <b>Cementerio Club</b><br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-44527261735572032772017-04-17T08:58:03.574-07:002017-04-17T08:58:03.574-07:00I know this song well and I will go with Cementeri...I know this song well and I will go with Cementerio Club because they did a different take on this song. I have danced to this song many a time in clubs back in the 80's. Anyone who knows me knows that I am very stubborn! It can grate on people because I do plant my feet firmly on the ground and I don't give up until it is done. Sometimes it s a good thing but sometimes.....Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-71894601364951081602017-04-16T20:05:50.211-07:002017-04-16T20:05:50.211-07:00Calen, I think you're absolutely correct. I wr...Calen, I think you're absolutely correct. I write for myself first because if I don't like it why should anyone else and I can't predict what other people will like so I just have to put what I like out there and see what happens.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-72198895489650250232017-04-16T19:46:28.640-07:002017-04-16T19:46:28.640-07:00I would add that I think you have to be a little b...I would add that I think you have to be a little bit in love with the sound of your own voice to hang in there! That sounds a little conceited, I know. But if YOU don't like what you blog about, who else will? ;) <br /><br />Calen~<br />Impromptu Promptlings<br /><a href="https://promptlings.wordpress.com/2017/04/16/atozchallenge-april-2017-m/" rel="nofollow">A to Z Challenge Letter M</a>Calensarielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316498514995616153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-84039898871930708832017-04-16T17:24:39.028-07:002017-04-16T17:24:39.028-07:00Julie, who, me? Full of energy? I wish I could s...Julie, who, me? Full of energy? I wish I could say I had more energy. Thank you for the kind words though.<br /><br />A vote for <b>Ben Folds</b><br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-27218024977212557702017-04-16T16:49:20.793-07:002017-04-16T16:49:20.793-07:00Lee, This was a pretty close battle, but in the en...Lee, This was a pretty close battle, but in the end I like Ben Folds' version better, so he gets by vote. Glad you're enjoying another A to Z, and I'm impressed that you're as focused and full of energy as ever! You are still the host with the most!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-50794323565175961282017-04-16T16:40:22.488-07:002017-04-16T16:40:22.488-07:00Donna, it's a good idea to set a deadline I th...Donna, it's a good idea to set a deadline I think. <br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-18123314968178653252017-04-16T16:38:49.216-07:002017-04-16T16:38:49.216-07:00Chicky, I still have unfinished projects, some dat...Chicky, I still have unfinished projects, some dating back 50 years or so, but that doesn't mean that I've quit on them. But like you I should just buckle down and finish them.<br /><br />I'm lagging too and don't have any good excuse.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-14639879195624440522017-04-16T14:17:04.387-07:002017-04-16T14:17:04.387-07:00I'm definitely stubborn - but also lazy. LOL! ...I'm definitely stubborn - but also lazy. LOL! Quite a combination - it leads to procrastination to the last minute. But this year, I was ready. I'm busy writing a novella with a 5/1 deadline so all my posts were done ahead of time. All I need to do is post my links and visit/comment a dozen or so blogs daily. Phew!<br /><br />Theme: Oh, the places we will go!<br /><a href="http://dbmcnicol.blogspot.com/2017/04/atozchallenge-M.html" rel="nofollow">M: Montana & Mexico</a><br />DB McNicol, author & travelerDonna B. McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15209611782116113024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-30444134197774014482017-04-16T07:56:28.740-07:002017-04-16T07:56:28.740-07:00I used to have a lot of unfinished projects once u...I used to have a lot of unfinished projects once upon a time. I was in the habit of quitting easily. But then something changed. I actually got around to completing a lot of those projects! Oh yes, I remember! Things changed after my first attempt at month-long daily blogging (NaBloPoMo)!<br /><br />Btw, I'm lagging behind this time. (Was unwell last few days.) So I skipped 'L' for now. Will do it next Sunday. Will probably back-date it! ;-)<br /><br />Happy AtoZing!<br />Chicky @ <b><a href="http://www.mysteriouskaddu.com/" rel="nofollow">www.mysteriouskaddu.com</a></b><br />Chicky Kadambarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04170747335063502107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-26575134046443696722017-04-16T06:54:02.575-07:002017-04-16T06:54:02.575-07:00Natasha, in retrospect I think most of us had work...Natasha, in retrospect I think most of us had worked harder in school and other endeavors, but then if we managed to where we are now than that counts for something.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-8505357184067735972017-04-16T02:41:08.020-07:002017-04-16T02:41:08.020-07:00Yes, I'm not the kinds who gives up easily. I&...Yes, I'm not the kinds who gives up easily. I'm a fighter all the way. This challenge has pushed me beyond my limits but I'm loving every bit of it and sticking on. <br /><br />I wish I had worked as hard in school too�� <br /><br />Thank you for A-Z Arlee ��<br /><br />Blog: <a href="http://natashamusing.com/" rel="nofollow">natashamusing</a><br />Theme: Travel Epiphanies<br /><a href="http://natashamusing.com/2017/04/luxuriant-countryside-atozchallenge2017/" rel="nofollow">Luxuriant-Countryside</a><br />Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11774130321996391016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-4838791060782412352017-04-15T16:38:37.568-07:002017-04-15T16:38:37.568-07:00John, the Man Ray version is what inspired me to d...John, the Man Ray version is what inspired me to do this song, but I don't know if it would have been as popular with most listeners. But I like their version.<br /><br />I agree that sometimes our time is more valuable than proving we can finish something successfully. I've done the say as you before.<br /><br />A vote for <b>Ben Folds</b>.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-78707380959516411222017-04-15T16:36:19.938-07:002017-04-15T16:36:19.938-07:00Jacqui, glad you've managed to hang in this fa...Jacqui, glad you've managed to hang in this far at least.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-14630701459329833312017-04-15T16:35:40.478-07:002017-04-15T16:35:40.478-07:00Mary, that sounds like a losing track of time expe...Mary, that sounds like a losing track of time experience.<br /><br />A vote for <b>Ben Folds</b><br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-15594839256526785312017-04-15T15:06:23.893-07:002017-04-15T15:06:23.893-07:00You'll kill me, but I actually like the Man Ra...You'll kill me, but I actually like the Man Rays' version of this beest. Now, having said that, I'll go with Ben Folds's cover, though I didn't like his voice. The other was too slow.<br /><br />I've tried to change about this, but my motto through life has been "If at first you don't succeed, the hell with it."<br /><br />John Holtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545030511941957804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-37381425852104706652017-04-15T14:35:59.059-07:002017-04-15T14:35:59.059-07:00I'm not a little surprised I made it this far,...I'm not a little surprised I made it this far, as did so many of those I promised to faithfully follow. It takes quite a bit of time, but the download of knowledge to my brain is stunning.Computer Tutorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938856237984732342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-91282658167147584392017-04-15T13:19:36.237-07:002017-04-15T13:19:36.237-07:00Well, this is an interesting experience. I played ...Well, this is an interesting experience. I played the first video, and thought. Hmm, not bad. Played the second one, and completely forgot that I was supposed to be voting on the battle. In the meantime, I had also forgot what the first one sounded like. <br /><br />So, played them both again. First one, same thoughts. Second one.. and I nearly forgot again. <br /><br />My vote is for Ben Folds.<br /><br />~Mary<br /><a href="http://www.jinglejanglejungle.net" rel="nofollow">Jingle Jangle Jungle</a> <br />#AtoZChallenge 1970's Billboard Hits<br />Mary Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875539859330322822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-6621479136156297932017-04-15T11:33:06.565-07:002017-04-15T11:33:06.565-07:00STMcC, I could have sworn you'd mentioned Ben ...STMcC, I could have sworn you'd mentioned Ben Folds before, but apparently I'm mistaken. He's been around awhile and played with a number of other artists.<br /><br />A vote for <b>Ben Folds</b>.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-89267954796230492962017-04-15T11:31:30.713-07:002017-04-15T11:31:30.713-07:00Nilanjana, perseverance is a fine trait to have I ...Nilanjana, perseverance is a fine trait to have I think.<br /><br />Another vote for <b>Cementerio Club</b>.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-22984661915122950752017-04-15T11:29:56.737-07:002017-04-15T11:29:56.737-07:00Nancy, I don't see stubbornness as always nega...Nancy, I don't see stubbornness as always negative--only when it becomes a detriment to oneself or those around you. I'm glad you've stubbornly persisted to finish out this A to Z for 2017.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-66654012142348157702017-04-15T10:57:42.547-07:002017-04-15T10:57:42.547-07:00LEE ~
I'd never heard this song before and did...LEE ~<br />I'd never heard this song before and didn't know either of the contenders. But I really dug that frenetic piano and drumming in the BEN FOLDS version. I'm afraid the C Club kind of bored me after awhile.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br />Check out my new blog @<br />(Link:] <b><a href="http://stephentmccarthyreviews.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Stephen T. McCarthy Reviews...</a></b>Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-51833213822441477172017-04-15T10:54:51.882-07:002017-04-15T10:54:51.882-07:00I do not think I am unduly stubborn, but I can per...I do not think I am unduly stubborn, but I can persevere with things that matter.<br /><br />My vote goes to Cementerio Club. Loved their version, though the other two are superb too.<br /><br />Nilanjana<br /><a href="http://nilabose.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Madly-in-Verse</a> <br />Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.com