Song Analysis: Native New Yorker

Late-'70s disco-style R&B/pop hit by Odyssey seems to be about someone born and raised in New York City who either moved away to--and tried to set down new roots in---another city or state, or about one born and raised in New York City who still lives there and is having a problem dealing with out-of-town/out-of-state transplants who express disdain and contempt for anyone who displays any characteristics of one who has lived their entire life in the "big apple".
                              "You grew up riding the subway,
                                   running with people, 
                           up in Harlem, down on Broadway ..."

                              "...you should know the score by now,
                        no-one opens the door for a Native New Yorker ..."
...that rift between a true-blue New Yorker and those from the rest of the country:
                           "...everyone's dancing, closer and closer,
                          making friends and finding lovers.
                          There you are, lost in the shadows,
                     searching for someone to set you free from New York City ..."
I kind of like any type of theme that deals with ostracizing, which explains my particular affinity for this song.
Not that the stereotypical "New Yorker" could ever have personality traits which could ever be regarded as charismatic in any way.  I just indulge in the "alienation" aspects.

Why is it ...
...when you have to buy a new phone (and new phone service) they give you a hand-me-down phone number?

Considering they charge by-the-minute, is it right I end up wasting some of those minutes playing back a Voice Mail that was intended for whoever had the number before but obviously didn't see fit to inform those they do business with of their new number?

And, for all you businesses and clinics, I'm on a low-cost budget plan.  Meaning I'm paying for 120 to 240 minutes per three months.  I don't really have the money to be able to afford anything beyond that.
And, as you can guess, my phone is one of those "flip phone" types.

In short, I can't afford to play any "phone tag" games or waste all my minutes on automation or being put on hold.
So send me all my test results and other critical correspondence by mail, and allow me to make appointments in person, via walk-in and face-to-face, in the reception area of the clinic itself.

Caitlyn Jenner:
It must be nice to be an old woman who never had to go through menopause or hot flashes

The main issue I have any time I go out in public:
Everyone seems to "have to drag the kids along"
...or "bring their friends with them".

Can you say "bottleneck"?
Life is but an endless queue.

Upskirt
"Just what I thought.  'Hanes Her Way'.   I kind of figured her to be a  'Hanes lady'.  She just looks like the type."



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Apostle Paul put to death by lethal injection for war crimes dating back over two millenniums

A Biblical legend long revered for his loyal commitment to the savior Jesus Christ following his conversion to Christianity after many years spent persecuting Christians himself while a high-ranking official of the Roman government was put to death by lethal injection after finally being tried and convicted of the war crimes he committed while still an official of the long-defunct Roman empire---a consequence of numerous laws dealing with war crimes both recent and past, allowing for retroactive prosecution of such offenses regardless of when or where they were committed.

Loyal followers of the late apostle protested that Paul had already been exonerated of his then-heinous acts by divine intervention and decree, and that secular mortal judgments have no place in making any decisions based on his particular case.

However, Hans Van Muer, a spokesperson for the International Court, explained that the late apostle's offenses while still a Roman official equaled or exceeded some of the worst ones committed by Nazi officials in Germany during World War II, many of whom were tried and convicted at the Nuremberg trials of the 1950s.  And that the modern justice systems we have now are all based on revenge and clinical retribution, so the notion of forgiveness for past offenses, regardless of the passage of time, is out of the question in today's social and legal climate.

That, these days, anything an offender does or did that violates or has violated what are now the current laws, or the rights and dignity of another, will be permanently held against that offender, regardless of any personal changes the offender may otherwise have made during the time it takes to finally get them on trial.

                      HATE FREE ZONE
So what happens if someone does or says anything disparaging, inappropriate, or "abusive" while inside this establishment?

Are they told they "have to leave"?  (Isn't that a kind of discrimination in itself?)

And if the customer lashes back "Piss off, buddy!  'Freedom of speech', moron!", or simply defies said directive and continues to hang around, does the management then call the cops?

...who are sure to "lovingly" and "compassionately" escort said petulant dissident off the premises in a "respectful", "dignified" and "civilized" manner ...

          Oh, and by the way:   NO PUBLIC RESTROOMS. CUSTOMERS ONLY

              When visiting the city of Flint Michigan
              visitors are advised to not drink the water

                                     Musing For Today
                 I don't get why women get so uptight about the term "cunt"
                            ...all it is is the feminine version of "prick"

Song Analysis: Painter Man

This obscure nugget by a British group, The Creation, is a commentary about how those blessed with extreme artistic ability are forced to "sell out" to commercial ventures and venues these days if they're to expect any kind of recognition.

How the modern-day Beethoven, Grieg, or Mozart are best off going the route of Irving Berlin, Bacharach and David, Jimmy Webb, or Lennon and McCartney, and embracing the ethos of the popular music genre
...and, thus, forget about composing exotic symphonies no-one will even pay the time of day to anyway.

Or how the modern-day Picasso and Van Gogh pretty much has to forgo the dream of becoming another legendary historically famous painter or sculptor, and instead try to cash in on either cartooning or putting their talents toward billboards, commercials, or magazine covers and articles.

How modern-day society is just too superficial, formulaic and commercialized to have room for any kind of involved and intricate creativity.

        (One note:  this song is from the year 1967, just for the record)



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Just because you're paranoid doesn't necessarily mean they're not out to get you
One subject I enjoy indulging is that of the Targeted Individual---those subject to some kind of secret vendetta implemented by some secret organization or group of governmental operatives.

Albeit misspellings and poor quality grammar, some of these web sites make for some interesting and seductive reading for those times one is bored and hard-up for captivating reading matter.

So-o-o-o-oo ...
Here's MY common sense and logical barometer for determining whether or not you are being subjected to deliberate efforts on the part of parties unknown to impair or destroy you or your life:
Similar or loosely related incidents happening ...
Twice in a row:  Coincidence
Three times in a row:  Questionable
Four or more times in a row: Conspiracy for sure!!!

This formula should pretty much give one a good enough idea of whether or not they're possibly being tampered with in some way.

              Society's two main issues:
Authority figures I have to "coddle".
People in charge who are so inept they commit constant oversights, or operate on outdated information.  I have to keep correcting them any time I have a need to do business with them.  I'll even wind up doing half their work for them sometimes
...yet they still have control over me.  And are still allowed to make all final decisions.

And then there are those "deputized" citizens who expect to be treated like royalty, and are given license to exploit the services of proper authorities for purposes of getting revenge on anyone who dares to do or say anything they deem "offensive".

Song Analysis: Subterranean Homesick Blues

This is Robert Zimmerman's first-ever national top-40 hit (out of 1965).

Essentially, this song deals with experiencing a major cultural shock
...not as a result of visiting another country and being thrown for a loop by its strange customs and practices, but, rather, as a result of one finally venturing out on their own in THEIR OWN country, the one they were born and raised in, and discovering all the long omnipresent "trade secrets" and dark underbellies inherent in one's society that no-one's ever bothered to teach them about.

This early song is, par for the course, peppered with the kind of idiomatic metaphors and subliminal insinuations Dylan songs have always been notorious noted and reputed for.

Recently I had to re-edit a few of my early posts in order to correct a misspelling of one word.

That word being "voila".  I had it spelled "v.i.o.l.a." all this time, and thus had to track down a few old posts to retroactively fix a long-standing error (some posts dating back to 2011, 2012, and 2014)

...or, put another way:  I never meant to imply that one has a desire to "play Mozart or Mendelssohn on a stringed instrument" any time a revelation hits them, something seemingly happens out of the blue, or upon discovering a hidden truth or fact that's been right under their nose all this time.

                         The problem with surveillance:
They'll install hidden cameras in alleyways to catch muggers and drug dealers, but the ones who end up getting nailed are those who urinate in the bushes because they couldn't make it home from the bar or late-night coffee shops soon enough.