tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post5290721408019606340..comments2024-03-28T02:15:06.910-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Reason for the Season ( #BOTB & #IWSG )Arlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-37709448143248571752021-12-22T22:54:47.322-08:002021-12-22T22:54:47.322-08:00I don't normally think about writing as being ...I don't normally think about writing as being stressful... until I'm drowing in editing or reformatting for publication. Ha ha.<br />Hope you had a good IWSG day! <br />I'm enjoying #WRiTECLUB2021 over at DL Hammons blog. The entries are fun to read and vote on with feedback.<br />Plus, I'm currently reading Patricia Lynne's Being Human. (The IWSG Goodread's book club choice for December.) <br />And I'm scheduling debut author interviews at Operation Awesome. <br />I hope you have some fun plans for the rest of 2021. 🎄🎆⛸🥁✉🥂⛄ May your days ahead be merry and filled with positive experiences.J Lenni Dornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961335286982498158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-27473660815846075322021-12-07T21:22:51.659-08:002021-12-07T21:22:51.659-08:00Carrie-Anne, I can usually divert myself to some e...Carrie-Anne, I can usually divert myself to some extent, but some stress can get rather uncomfortable at times. <br /><br />Coming in at the last minute a vote for <b>Matthew Ward</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-41315510533164471122021-12-07T20:29:39.300-08:002021-12-07T20:29:39.300-08:00I enjoyed both versions, but I prefer Matthew Ward...I enjoyed both versions, but I prefer Matthew Ward's version.<br /><br />A good way to relieve stress can be to redirect yourself, thinking of something else and taking your mind off of whatever's causing the stress. You can also find an out to keep you in; e.g., think about how you can leave a place early if you absolutely have to and know you're not stuck in that situation.Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-6655076772106457772021-12-06T21:51:15.270-08:002021-12-06T21:51:15.270-08:00Mike, thanks for your vote for...
Leslie Phillips...Mike, thanks for your vote for...<br /><br /><b>Leslie Phillips</b>.<br /><br />leeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-85636721101689375092021-12-06T21:50:31.955-08:002021-12-06T21:50:31.955-08:00Michael, you're still early enough so your vot...Michael, you're still early enough so your vote counts.<br /><br />I don't recall hearing "See You in Dreams" before, but I never listen to music much anymore. Love the song. It's beautiful.<br /><br />A vote for <b>Leslie Phillips</b> aka "Sam"<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-85346922760573399182021-12-06T21:46:25.813-08:002021-12-06T21:46:25.813-08:00STMcC, Ward's song is contemplatively worshipf...STMcC, Ward's song is contemplatively worshipful which I can understand. But I like both songs for different reasons.<br /><br />A bote for <b>Leslie Phillips</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-52721698616177094162021-12-06T18:58:35.683-08:002021-12-06T18:58:35.683-08:00Leslie Phillips gets my vote Leslie Phillips gets my vote Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000518512016364412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-81591807110191830892021-12-06T18:43:51.642-08:002021-12-06T18:43:51.642-08:00Leslie Ann Phillips has spent a third of a decade,...Leslie Ann Phillips has spent a third of a decade, running to or from something; ever changing and evolving, answering questions with questions, leaving countless groups who followed one or more of her personas. Each coalition waits patiently for her return, though it is doubtful they would recognize her, in passing. Would she even recognize her past selves, if viewed in 3-D? Who does she sing about in "See You In Dreams" ??? <br /><br />Granted, my vote goes her way. She may win, as a result of those who vote for her, or lose, simply due to those who vote against her. <br /><br />A vote of Leslie Phillips.<br /><br />Oh, and the thing that stresses me is, when I am writing toward a defined deadline, and I cannot find out (or recall) when the deadline is. Like now. Did I just cast a vote after the deadline for this BOTB?Michael Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837894257911367660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-67775936529828556052021-12-03T09:38:28.806-08:002021-12-03T09:38:28.806-08:00LEE ~
You were right -- I had never heard either ...LEE ~<br /><br />You were right -- I had never heard either song before. And I had never heard of Matthew Ward, either. I think I probably had heard of Leslie Phillips, simply for the fact that she married T-Bone Burnett.<br /><br />As a general rule of thumb, I tend to prefer male singers over female singers. But I'm not usually a fan of guys singing in an upper register, such as Matthew Ward does here. Plus, his song was a bit too slow 'n' sweet for my tastes. (Thoughts of The Lord and my walk with Him tend to give me a sense of energy and strength.)<br /><br />For these reasons, my bote goes to Leslie Phillips. I preferred the more upbeat energy of it.<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br /><b><a href="http://stmccpresentsbattleofthebands.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">STMcC Presents BATTLE OF THE BANDS</a></b>Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-71148295097747688602021-12-03T08:40:01.388-08:002021-12-03T08:40:01.388-08:00Diane, yes, nothing much better than having our ef...Diane, yes, nothing much better than having our efforts appreciated by others.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-69830629873658287632021-12-03T06:15:13.055-08:002021-12-03T06:15:13.055-08:00Oh, the delight of someone enjoying our work; sayi...Oh, the delight of someone enjoying our work; saying they really liked it. That puts all the stress, anxiety, etc. in the shade. Best wishes for a great month.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-5785240903714464402021-12-02T21:56:25.945-08:002021-12-02T21:56:25.945-08:00Kalpana, sometimes the deadlines make for good str...Kalpana, sometimes the deadlines make for good stress. I don't mind that after it's over.<br /><br />Another vote for <b>Matthew Ward</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-76072523949114581402021-12-02T21:55:13.663-08:002021-12-02T21:55:13.663-08:00Sixgun, glad to see you made it back to comment on...Sixgun, glad to see you made it back to comment on the Blogger site. I used to listen to Christian music stations, but in recent decades I have not. I don't keep up with much new music period.<br /><br />A vote for <b>Matthew Ward</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-21079432130920647712021-12-02T21:53:03.563-08:002021-12-02T21:53:03.563-08:00Mary B, I totally know what you're talking abo...Mary B, I totally know what you're talking about. My desktop has been hanging on for many years. I'm going to hate it when it ever goes down. Hope it keeps going for years to come.<br /><br />A vote for <b>Matthew Ward</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-81578045714988095072021-12-02T20:56:28.951-08:002021-12-02T20:56:28.951-08:00Deadlines are certainly stressful. I like the firs...Deadlines are certainly stressful. I like the first song better.Kalpanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02503951641129389045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-39374043885534546992021-12-02T19:12:17.160-08:002021-12-02T19:12:17.160-08:00Hi Lee -
I have never followed Christian music, b...Hi Lee -<br /><br />I have never followed Christian music, but have thought I'd like it if I did. I guess that it seemed that whatever/whomever I might come to enjoy would never reach the "big time" because that genre never does. But there is a Christian radio station near my new home that comes in pretty well and I've listened and liked it a lot.<br /><br />Neither of these two were familiar, but I liked them both. I am going to cast my vote for Ward.<br /><br />SixgunAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-8349462954119137512021-12-02T18:14:37.538-08:002021-12-02T18:14:37.538-08:00I don't get stressed about posts or other writ...I don't get stressed about posts or other writing. Sometimes technology kicks me in the tail. For instance this week, when my desktop decided I didn't need it anymore. I have my laptop, but no longer have access to the files I kept on my desktop. I think of it as the universe reaching out to tell me I need to come up with something fresh. <br />I'm casting my vote for Matthew Ward.<br /><br />~MaryMary Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875539859330322822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-82914087331458002182021-12-01T21:54:02.383-08:002021-12-01T21:54:02.383-08:00CW, the Ward song is a challenge I agree. It took...CW, the Ward song is a challenge I agree. It took time for me to grasp it when I first heard it years ago. The pop style of Phillips grabbed me from the beginning.<br /><br />A vote for <b>Leslie Phillips</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-19671993867158669582021-12-01T16:07:18.297-08:002021-12-01T16:07:18.297-08:00For me, Leslie Phillips won this in the first thre...For me, Leslie Phillips won this in the first three seconds, and just stretched the lead. First one lost my interest so quick I wondered why the music stopped.CWMartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798867734074134647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-5823632208449926302021-12-01T15:01:12.574-08:002021-12-01T15:01:12.574-08:00Birgit, still, blogging affords the opportunity to...Birgit, still, blogging affords the opportunity to write without constraints of any editor. Everything gets published when you want it to.<br /><br />A vote for <b>Leslie Phillips</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-59571666645296872972021-12-01T14:59:10.817-08:002021-12-01T14:59:10.817-08:00Diedre, yeah, in blogging you can just put it out ...Diedre, yeah, in blogging you can just put it out there and remove it if you want. Blogging is great for experimenting with writing.<br /><br />Happy holidays to you!<br /><br />Another vote for <b>Leslie Phillips</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-16039832515560087172021-12-01T13:35:51.148-08:002021-12-01T13:35:51.148-08:00I am stressed to even start writing because of my ...I am stressed to even start writing because of my bad grammar and run off sentences.I am a worry-wort but when there is a crisis, I just do what needs to be done. I am feeling better but taking things slow. I am decorating for Christmas and have the time to do it since being laid off due to restructuring. I am enjoying myself.<br /><br />As for the songs...I prefer Leslie Phillips who's voice was sensual yet controlled. I wasn't a fan of Matthew because he sounds typical of many other guys one hears on shows like American Idol. Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-72992451130351675442021-12-01T11:14:29.241-08:002021-12-01T11:14:29.241-08:00Hi Lee!
Blogging does offer a unique platform for ...Hi Lee!<br />Blogging does offer a unique platform for stress-free sharing. You don’t have to sell your material ahead of time. You just release it like a balloon of creativity and hope it doesn’t snag on a branch of needles in the comment section ;-) I’m sure that doesn’t happen to you very often, and why should it? You’re brilliant!<br />I hadn’t heard of either artist, so thanks for the introduction. While there’s no denying that Mathew Wards voice resonates, I prefer the more buoyant tempo of the second contender. A vote for Leslie Phillips, please.<br />Happy, peaceful holidays!<br />diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-35877743914218743732021-12-01T11:05:08.418-08:002021-12-01T11:05:08.418-08:00Loni, we should all try for less stress!
A vote f...Loni, we should all try for less stress!<br /><br />A vote for <b>Leslie Phillips</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-83351654713895339812021-12-01T11:04:07.825-08:002021-12-01T11:04:07.825-08:00Debbie D, I tend to mostly edit as I write. Proba...Debbie D, I tend to mostly edit as I write. Probably hinders me to some extent, but it's what I've always done.<br /><br />A vote for <b>Leslie Phillips</b>.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.com