tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post8156066361721026481..comments2024-03-28T22:21:46.973-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: #IWSG & Battle of the Bands: It's My LifeArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-88538853090157114262014-10-12T19:44:43.227-07:002014-10-12T19:44:43.227-07:00It's true. There are all kinds of pulls on us ...It's true. There are all kinds of pulls on us that take our control away.Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-1209780256613104442014-10-07T20:50:02.523-07:002014-10-07T20:50:02.523-07:00Buck-- You're right. Regret is part of it as ...Buck-- You're right. Regret is part of it as well as disappoint? anger? that I don't light a fire and keep it burning until the stew is done. So glad to see you here today as tomorrow I am featuring you in an "Ask Arlee" episode.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-38803731592281596122014-10-07T20:15:42.265-07:002014-10-07T20:15:42.265-07:00You seem to have some regret for not writing your ...You seem to have some regret for not writing your book. I feel I have a book somewhere in me, but keep making excuses like I'm too busy. Maybe you just have to do it! As for the Battle of the Bands? I love Gwen and No Doubt, but I choose Talk Talk. Growing up in the 80's, those tunes are in my blood. Plus the Talk version tugs at my emotions more than Gwen's sultry version.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-83643538356954801232014-10-07T10:45:11.911-07:002014-10-07T10:45:11.911-07:00Julie -- I got out of serving, but I was there for...Julie -- I got out of serving, but I was there for 2 days as they screened those of us in the pool. It would have been 8 to 10 days at least according to the judge so I was glad to have been dismissed.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-80353821373955984972014-10-06T23:09:30.356-07:002014-10-06T23:09:30.356-07:00Hope all went well with jury duty. I like Gwen Ste...Hope all went well with jury duty. I like Gwen Stefani's version better. It has more sizzle.<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-65893691319648671762014-10-06T16:30:56.066-07:002014-10-06T16:30:56.066-07:00John-- If the prospective juror can come up with s...John-- If the prospective juror can come up with something that make them be perceived to be prejudiced in the case then they are usually out. So far I've always thought of something.<br /><br />C.Lee -- Strange how that seems to work.<br /><br />Beverly-- So true. Sometimes it's nice to have a choice made for us, but it's good to be in control.<br /><br />Carrie-Anne-- A lot of people get dismissed for things like that.<br /><br />Pat-- I'm the same way. I used to have a job that often kept me at work for 10 or more hours and I seemed to be able to do everything I wanted to do. Granted I wasn't blogging back then, but still there were a lot of personal things I could do during work hours if we weren't in a busy season. I don't really want to go back to a job like that, but I need to take better control of my time.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-87914635347258027412014-10-06T15:40:46.427-07:002014-10-06T15:40:46.427-07:00I've been retired for about five years and I s...I've been retired for about five years and I swear, I had more time when I worked. I had a great job that allowed me to work independently, with no set schedule. Maybe I should go back to work! NOT!<br /><br />I'm sure it is probably too late to vote, but here is my choice anyway.<br />I like both, but prefer the Talk Talk version. Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-73362865613873496982014-10-06T08:19:51.815-07:002014-10-06T08:19:51.815-07:00I've only been called for jury duty once so fa...I've only been called for jury duty once so far, and sneakily got out of it by wearing my walking-boot there to look worse-off than I really was. In fairness, I really did still wear my walking-boot for help with walking at that time, but I didn't need to wear it at all waking hours anymore. It turned out the case was about a car accident, so I was dismissed anyway, under the assumption I might judge the injured couple more favorably than whoever they were up against.Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-5883187834194374592014-10-04T07:06:17.665-07:002014-10-04T07:06:17.665-07:00Choices, choices, every day choices. At least I ha...Choices, choices, every day choices. At least I have a choice. Some people don't. :)<br />Have a great weekend.Beverly Stowe McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176195451841801819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-23953442585174777222014-10-03T13:16:22.141-07:002014-10-03T13:16:22.141-07:00No matter how early I get up or how late I stay up...No matter how early I get up or how late I stay up, there is never enough time to do all that I want to do. And as I grow older, the hands on the clock (metaphor in this digital age) spin rather than tick.<br /><br />Talk Talk gets my vote on this one. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-12746481331041451082014-10-03T10:01:48.312-07:002014-10-03T10:01:48.312-07:00I really expected to like Talk Talk's version ...I really expected to like Talk Talk's version better, but in the end No Doubt's version was better, and not just because Gwen Stefani is gorgeous. There wasn't that "Phil Spector Wall O' Sound" element in No Doubt's version. <br /><br />I was called for jury duty once. Almost got involved in a trial, but they eliminated everyone who was a customer of State Farm, because they were one of the defendants. After that they just told me to call in every day, and by Wednesday they excused me from any further service. Oh well.John Holtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00545030511941957804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-86458955468061046412014-10-02T18:46:58.089-07:002014-10-02T18:46:58.089-07:00Natasha? 100% guaranteed...Natasha? 100% guaranteed...CWMartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798867734074134647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-90800230638985111162014-10-02T18:36:02.066-07:002014-10-02T18:36:02.066-07:00Mike-- Vote noted.
Tammy-- Always more to do.
Lo...Mike-- Vote noted.<br /><br />Tammy-- Always more to do.<br /><br />Lori-- Juggling act is the metaphor for life.<br /><br />Donna -- I'd been wondering where you went. Keep me posted on the new blog.<br /><br />Eva -- That's kind of what I did but in a lot more words.<br /><br />CW--And was the stripper really a female? I hope so.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-22439677158666369812014-10-02T17:21:48.311-07:002014-10-02T17:21:48.311-07:00Ah, one that I know both songs already!
Too blurr...Ah, one that I know both songs already!<br /><br />Too blurry eyed from doing Time Machine tonight to read a lot of comments, so here's the vote: Talk Talk. Feel more of the emotion there.<br /><br />I once knew a stripper whose signature "song" was Just A Girl. Nothing to do with anything, just a fun memory.CWMartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798867734074134647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-24717658871900821792014-10-02T16:50:05.850-07:002014-10-02T16:50:05.850-07:00George Carlin once said that to get out of jury du...George Carlin once said that to get out of jury duty, tell them you'd be great, cause you can spot a guilty person "just like that!"<br />As far as the song goes, Talk Talk brings back memories of the '80's. I heard that song a lot back then, and to be honest, I was never sure what the guy was saying!...I mean, other than 'It's my life..' I did love the video though, speaking for the animals..<br /> No Doubt got a lot of air play with their version too, and I love Gwen Stefani's voice....I'd have to say that I prefer No Doubt.E. M. Prokophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395951217528199963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-63169047414886302172014-10-02T16:11:46.045-07:002014-10-02T16:11:46.045-07:00That's certainly my life right now - pulled ev...That's certainly my life right now - pulled every direction except where I want to go. And when nobody's pulling, I sort of sit undecided about all the things I want to get done. Frustrating.<br /><br />Those were good video's for the song. Talk Talk is almmost too subtle, and No Doubt certainly had a lot of energy. I think I liked No Doubt's more upbeat version better.<br /><br />BTw: this is Donna Hole, reinventing myself :) I haven't started back with BotB yet, it'll take a while for me to get my new site into a routine.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-83795811887908389472014-10-02T13:20:01.720-07:002014-10-02T13:20:01.720-07:00Do I ever feel pulled in too many directions? ALL ...Do I ever feel pulled in too many directions? ALL the time. The juggling act never ends.<br />For the bands, I like both versions, but I'd give the nod to Talk, Talk because the No Doubt video turned me off cold.Lori L. MacLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12890789589449979750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-5358446900938256802014-10-01T22:29:54.810-07:002014-10-01T22:29:54.810-07:00I feel I have control until I see I've left so...I feel I have control until I see I've left some things undone... crap.Tammy Theriaulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128574900510175415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-79234146733527660172014-10-01T22:14:07.197-07:002014-10-01T22:14:07.197-07:00No Doubt gets my vote but it was neat to hear the ...No Doubt gets my vote but it was neat to hear the original. Thanks for sharing!Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08000518512016364412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-10303153452790948542014-10-01T21:24:38.278-07:002014-10-01T21:24:38.278-07:00After a 2nd day at jury duty and the past couple n...After a 2nd day at jury duty and the past couple nights at the church, I got behind with my comments. It's my life kind of but a lot of things get in the way.<br /><br />Thank you all for all the fine things said here. The vote will be duly counted to be announced next Wednesday who won.<br /><br />Yeah, a lot of us out for jury duty! I got put out right at the end. What a relief! I didn't want to spend 8 to 10 days on this trial.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-87730854589304539432014-10-01T19:57:05.199-07:002014-10-01T19:57:05.199-07:00Jury Duty-Yuck! Can't you say something that w...Jury Duty-Yuck! Can't you say something that would just make them not want to take you as a juror? It might be yucky but then, you can get out of it. Sorry that is the devil in me talking. I know what it feels like when you wish to have time just for yourself but everyone and everything is pulling you in different directions. It can be frustrating. As for which version...Easy for me...Talk, Talk! The 80's was my time, my friend! I love the video because they are talking on behalf of the animals which I agree although the black zig zaggy thing can go but that was the 80's for you. No Doubt was good but I think it missed the point and felt flat to me. She went all Jean Harlow (or tried to) and make her a rebel with a deadly bent but not the same vision as the first and I like the 80's feel of Talk, TalkBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-44476845665201645702014-10-01T19:34:34.570-07:002014-10-01T19:34:34.570-07:00Our courts must be backed up because you are the 5...Our courts must be backed up because you are the 5th person this week that said they were called for jury duty. My husband did not have to report. <br />I would love to be on a jury but I had a brother murdered and I am a Press Club member. No one picks me:(<br />Oh how I struggle with time...<br />I like Gwen!!<br />doreenmcgettigan.comDoreen McGettiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11691803968607905576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-90539839891133221402014-10-01T15:42:38.643-07:002014-10-01T15:42:38.643-07:00Talk, Talk gets my vote but I'm a child of the...Talk, Talk gets my vote but I'm a child of the 80's so...<br />I heard No Doubt's version long before I learned it was a remake. It's not horrible but it sounds, in my husband's words, empty somehow... compared to the original.Jennifer Ruth Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04699005759754946494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-73938708641666506982014-10-01T15:30:21.048-07:002014-10-01T15:30:21.048-07:00No Doubt gets my vote, and that's a gold digge...No Doubt gets my vote, and that's a gold digger if I ever saw one. Hook 'em, and cook 'em, seems to be her motto. It's the little girl voice that seems so innocent.<br />Not a fave group, though.D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-75548650175230139892014-10-01T14:36:23.100-07:002014-10-01T14:36:23.100-07:00Growing up as a child of the 80s I expected Talk, ...Growing up as a child of the 80s I expected Talk, Talk to win this handily. I like Synth Pop (not all the time, of course, but occasionally). I didn't watch the videos because I didn't want to be swayed by the visuals.<br /><br />Turns out I preferred Gwen's updated non-synth version of this song. I think that maybe the vocals are more clear. Or I like them better. Not really sure which, but there you go.<br /><br />I just read a blog recently (and now can't remember who wrote it)... Mark Means maybe? about getting out of jury duty. He said his brother-in-law came in yelling, "Pick me" over and over again. Worked like a charm. Yeah, he didn't get picked.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.com