tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post6587299899979662323..comments2024-03-28T22:21:46.973-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Shift Happens--I Hope (#IWSG & BOTB Results)Arlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-59706365054491552452015-10-14T01:42:46.391-07:002015-10-14T01:42:46.391-07:00I think reading more is a great way to get back in...I think reading more is a great way to get back into writing! I love coming across a book whose story or prose inspires me to write my own.Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-80528798924591922362015-10-12T14:18:49.968-07:002015-10-12T14:18:49.968-07:00Birgit, the bug to write hasn't quite bitten m...Birgit, the bug to write hasn't quite bitten me yet, but it has been bugging me.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-22769670020449901152015-10-12T14:08:58.680-07:002015-10-12T14:08:58.680-07:00Oh wow-I didn't post here yet! I believe i vot...Oh wow-I didn't post here yet! I believe i voted for the lady since i really enjoyed her take on it. I always bring some book with me or a magazine. I think, once you find the bug to write, it will come backBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-90761450144922843952015-10-12T06:48:09.383-07:002015-10-12T06:48:09.383-07:00Elsie, I'm not familiar with this author, but ...Elsie, I'm not familiar with this author, but I agree with your method. My favorite is Flannery O'Connor.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-31128156679526235222015-10-12T05:32:31.488-07:002015-10-12T05:32:31.488-07:00There is a certain author, Nelson DeMille, who ins...There is a certain author, Nelson DeMille, who inspires me to write. He has this great rhythm that I just adore. When I'm feeling terrible about my writing, I crack open my favorite book by him, sit in my comfy reading chair, and get absorb it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-2972236880193649232015-10-11T13:08:50.412-07:002015-10-11T13:08:50.412-07:00Milo, whether it inspires writing or not, a good b...Milo, whether it inspires writing or not, a good book is always worth the time it takes to read it.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-60530464953425380332015-10-11T10:17:58.772-07:002015-10-11T10:17:58.772-07:00Reading a good book always inspires me to write. T...Reading a good book always inspires me to write. That's why I'm always in the middle of one -- whether or not I'm currently inspired to write anything myself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-32487364287878293972015-10-11T07:14:49.008-07:002015-10-11T07:14:49.008-07:00Gary, yes, reading blogs takes up much of my time,...Gary, yes, reading blogs takes up much of my time, but also maintaining our house and fixing meals, and doing things to keep my wife appeased. There is always something to keep us from doing something else.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-24777683273942119892015-10-11T07:12:58.435-07:002015-10-11T07:12:58.435-07:00Quanie, getting started is usually my biggest chal...Quanie, getting started is usually my biggest challenge.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-91557886980853838032015-10-11T07:12:19.752-07:002015-10-11T07:12:19.752-07:00Victoria, having a large family does put a lot of ...Victoria, having a large family does put a lot of constraints on what we are able to do. Now with all my kids grown and it's just my wife and I, I'm able to have more time for myself, but still it doesn't ever seem like there's enough of it.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-12753035988514474572015-10-10T17:33:49.162-07:002015-10-10T17:33:49.162-07:00Hey Lee,
Yep, shit happens, dude. Hell, even I&#...Hey Lee,<br /><br />Yep, shit happens, dude. Hell, even I've shown up to grace your blog!<br /><br />Whatever works for you, Lee. If reading a book or two is a catalyst for you, that's awesome. As for me, I try to avoid reading books. Too busy skimming, um thoroughly reading blogs.<br /><br />All the best and enjoy your Sunday, good sir.<br /><br />Gary klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-74930881129253142942015-10-10T06:46:39.756-07:002015-10-10T06:46:39.756-07:00I usually bring my Kindle with me when I know I ha...I usually bring my Kindle with me when I know I have a long wait ahead of me. I think that once you actually start writing (and set a routine), you'll get into the swing of things. And sharing your work with others for encouragement might also help you want to keep at it. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317095707905133969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-70627909091220587292015-10-10T05:25:55.269-07:002015-10-10T05:25:55.269-07:00I always bring reading material with me wherever I...I always bring reading material with me wherever I go, for I am forever waiting for someone [my children] or something [the car]. Yet still, I wish I had more reading time. The problem is that I need to find writing time too, and with a family of 7, someone is always needing something. When I read books now, be they fiction or non-fiction, I'm usually studying how the writer has put the prose together. Yes. It does take me longer to get through books now. I love Armstrong in the High Society movie and I understand your comment about the nonsensical word music. However that was how the gravel-voiced Armstrong branded himself, I guess we could say today. I guess what I'm saying is that I would vote for him. Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-62813375359649737132015-10-09T18:23:30.275-07:002015-10-09T18:23:30.275-07:00Jeffrey, rather than inspiring me to write more, r...Jeffrey, rather than inspiring me to write more, reading tends to just make me want to read more. Unless it's a lousy book or story--then I want to write my own.<br /><br />Winning by three is better than a zillion.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-40128641874184553412015-10-09T13:39:39.472-07:002015-10-09T13:39:39.472-07:00I'd never say my writing is ground-breaking, o...I'd never say my writing is ground-breaking, outstanding or cool by any stretch of the imagination, but that doesn't mean I don't enjoy doing it. Still, I do have times when I feel no enthusiasm for what I'm writing. When I read other writers, I never feel less than I already feel, quite he reverse. I feel more interested in writing again. I feel encouragement, motivation and ideas start to fill my head for some reason. I'm not saying I start borrowing idea, but I start to feel more creative after I've done some reading.<br /><br />The Music Battle thingy. Wow! Another battle won by three votes. I'm seeing a lot of threes for some reason.Jeffrey Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-41686526217731639062015-10-08T23:32:59.403-07:002015-10-08T23:32:59.403-07:00SATCHMO invented SO MANY aspects of modern music t...SATCHMO invented SO MANY aspects of modern music that STILL are going strong today. Every musician alive today owes a debt to Louis, whether they know it or not.<br /><br />I heard nuttin' innovative in Lila's version of this song. It was just a mish-mash of various musical ideas, none of which she actually invented.<br /><br />There's no comparison between the two. And the idea (if it were possible) to have them both meet now, TODAY, on a level playing field with modern listeners couldn't be done... even if it could be done. Because...<br /><br /><b>Dizzy Gillespie once said of Louis Armstrong, <br />“No him, no me."</b><br /><br />Well, the same could be said for Lila (and just about everyone else in music today)... <b>"No him, no her."</b><br /><br />So, the only problem with that imagined scenario is that Lila wouldn't even be present there for the contest if not for Satchmo.<br /><br />It's fine to like fringe artists. I've always liked some myself. But it's another thing when trying to put them in the same orbit with genuine geniuses who truly shaped the very medium the newer fringe artists are working in.<br /><br />In the past, we have received movie lists from so many people that just about every type of movie imaginable has been represented. I only glanced at your list as time didn't permit a close examination, but most of the entries I've seen on lists in the past (1994 and 2004).<br /><br />~ D-FensDogGStephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-8155627671368537182015-10-08T21:10:57.783-07:002015-10-08T21:10:57.783-07:00Cherdo, thank you! Your comment was worth the wai...Cherdo, thank you! Your comment was worth the wait. I too liked both artists and it was fun watching the votes add up.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-86318988777376290612015-10-08T21:09:47.502-07:002015-10-08T21:09:47.502-07:00GB, actually besides reading I did take a few shor...GB, actually besides reading I did take a few short naps while I was in the waiting room.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-24260946904630781372015-10-08T21:08:53.702-07:002015-10-08T21:08:53.702-07:00Elizabeth, I think I'm still experiencing my s...Elizabeth, I think I'm still experiencing my summer vacation hangover. Read a few books during those months.<br /><br />I'll get back in the swing soon I think.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-67876367495138663962015-10-08T20:39:19.585-07:002015-10-08T20:39:19.585-07:00Sorry I'm late to the party but I offer the la...Sorry I'm late to the party but I offer the lame excuse that I'm having a hard time getting to anything on the computer right now.<br /><br />This was one of the best battle in recent memory. I love the pairing and loved Lila Downs!Cherdohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00264612202714933480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-13893816055452146802015-10-08T19:02:46.455-07:002015-10-08T19:02:46.455-07:00No books to speak of. Instead, if I'm going to...No books to speak of. Instead, if I'm going to spend time waiting and its completely unavoidable, I'll do catnaps. Mostly one to two minutes in length. Makes things go that much quicker.<br /><br /><a href="http://gbmjrflashy.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Father Nature's Corner</a>G. B. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09783331838434598963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-38440548648012493622015-10-08T17:55:37.512-07:002015-10-08T17:55:37.512-07:00Amen to that!Amen to that!Michele at Angels Bark https://www.blogger.com/profile/15891713963440451090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-49448122016867060872015-10-08T17:20:08.464-07:002015-10-08T17:20:08.464-07:00I hate it when I get into that apathetic phase. I ...I hate it when I get into that apathetic phase. I hope you feel motivated again soon! I always have books with me in my Kindle app on my phone :) I recently reread The Hobbit, which I had not read since high school, such a great book!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15165210377903518274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-33466532102862120562015-10-08T12:42:56.630-07:002015-10-08T12:42:56.630-07:00Sylvia, or some kind of productive zone.
LeeSylvia, or some kind of productive zone.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-65280469413410593932015-10-08T12:26:51.658-07:002015-10-08T12:26:51.658-07:00SATCH... was THE musical genius of the 20th Centur...<i>SATCH... was THE musical genius of the 20th Century, one reason he will be remembered as long as there's humankind on Earth, that's one reason Lila will remain relatively obscure</i><br /><br />In a sense this is an apples and oranges statement. The statement cannot be supported well with data presently on hand. For one thing Armstrong began recording in an age when there were far less recordings made whereas Lila Downs is recording in a time when there are more recordings that anyone can reasonably keep up with. Armstrong died 20 years before Lila downs made her first recordings so she is still in the early stages of a career that faces much competition. She also has far greater recognition in Spanish speaking countries so her legacy may be limited more to those areas. Only time can tell.<br /><br />I don't know if you've listened to any of the music of Lila Downs other than the song I presented, but you might be able to make a better judgement if you were more familiar with more of her music.<br /><br />If we had the power to put bring the issue to parity we could change history and debut Armstrong in today's music scene alongside Lila and see who was the better received. How much of today's generations listen to or for that matter even know the music of Armstrong? Downs is not that well known either in the U.S., but I dare say much of her music would be better received than Armstrong's for modern audiences.<br /><br />Then too, most of Lila's music has that Latin flavor. As always a matter of taste.<br /><br />I look forward to the outcome of the movie list. Depending on what kind of response you get I don't expect to see many of my choices on it, but I might be surprised.<br /><br />Lee<br /><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.com