Two weeks of political ups and downs, many over exaggerations, and too many life stories are finally over.
The song that has popped into my head today is some old Chili Peppers -- Under the Bridge.
Seriously. I don't want to feel like I did these past few days and nights. And I don't want to ever feel anger like I felt after reading the anonymous poster's ignorant statements on Africa (and other nations) and on African Americans conditions and how black people really have it so easy in life. I have almost calmed down enough from those comments to be able to sit down and craft a response this weekend. Stay tuned.
Take me to the place I love.
Looking forward to a weekend of semi-mindlessness. Some house work. Some grading. Some planning of what could turn out to be THE event of the fall.
But definitely some chillin' out, maxin', and relaxin'.
About to go let it all begin with a/several dranky-drank(s) with some friends. Holla at me if you want to help me/you chill out this weekend.
Take me all the way.
05 September 2008
He knows how the world works?
Possibly the best lines in the speech by McCain yesterday. (And by best, I mean the ones that caused me to gasp in astonishment and wonder if he really thinks these things of himself.)
"I know how the world works."
Oh. Really. I know you are older and perhaps that makes you a bit more knowledgeable about this. Though, most of the older people I know don't claim to understand the complicated workings of the world in which we live. Or maybe you are God.
"I know how to secure the peace."
Oh. Why have you been hiding this from the rest of the world for all these years? What's the secret? Please, do tell.
Video from John Stewart. Saw it the other night, then was reminded of it on KBO's site. Great at showing the contradictions that are huge in the right's media sources.
"I know how the world works."
Oh. Really. I know you are older and perhaps that makes you a bit more knowledgeable about this. Though, most of the older people I know don't claim to understand the complicated workings of the world in which we live. Or maybe you are God.
"I know how to secure the peace."
Oh. Why have you been hiding this from the rest of the world for all these years? What's the secret? Please, do tell.
Video from John Stewart. Saw it the other night, then was reminded of it on KBO's site. Great at showing the contradictions that are huge in the right's media sources.
03 September 2008
Wordless Wednesday: Julian Beever
I present some of the art of Julian Beever. Awesome 3-d pavement drawings.
Enjoy. Be amazed. Wish you could take a picture in/on/with one of the.
Enjoy. Be amazed. Wish you could take a picture in/on/with one of the.
02 September 2008
A little bit of music and war for the day
In class when the students are working on their own, or in groups I play music for background noise. I've heard many education "experts" say that it is a good way to get students to focus, good for transition times, and good for helping students not be able to hear what other groups are saying, yet be able to focus on their own group's discussion.
I typically use musicovery.com since it is not blocked and since I can select which music I do/don't want to have played. So when students really need to focus, I can select a genre that either won't have a lot of lyrics or will have lyrics the students may not know and be able to sing along with.
Today the song Three Little Birds by Bob Marley (Exodus album) came on. First I was really happy that a few kids in that class knew that the name of the artist. Then I almost became sick with the next student's comment.
"Oh, yeah. This is I Am Legend." At first I thought he was just misnaming the Legend best of album by Marley.
But, no.
The only reference the kid has of Bob Marley is a from that Will Smith movie. I haven't seen it. I looked it up to see what else was on the soundtrack and there are a few other Bob Marley hits on there as well (though the soundtrack cd available on cduniverse does not have the Marley songs on it - just the list on imdb).
I guess I should be happy that they are at least getting to hear the music. And maybe it will get them to hear more of his music and really listen to some of his lyrics.
One I really love is War. Just love all that he is saying and the emotion involved in it. I think it is perfect for not only this election season, but until all this stuff really does happen.
Posted here for your viewing and listening pleasure.
Though perhaps I shouldn't post this song since some may think that since he is saying there will be war "until the philosophy which holds one race superior and another inferior is finally and permanently discredited and abandoned... Until the color of a man's skin is of no more significance than the color of his eyes... Until the basic human rights are equally guaranteed to all without regard to race."
Some may misinterpret that he was a hateful terrorist.
Perhaps this one will be ok instead -- Africa Unite
Have a great day! I am trying to do the same.
I typically use musicovery.com since it is not blocked and since I can select which music I do/don't want to have played. So when students really need to focus, I can select a genre that either won't have a lot of lyrics or will have lyrics the students may not know and be able to sing along with.
Today the song Three Little Birds by Bob Marley (Exodus album) came on. First I was really happy that a few kids in that class knew that the name of the artist. Then I almost became sick with the next student's comment.
"Oh, yeah. This is I Am Legend." At first I thought he was just misnaming the Legend best of album by Marley.
But, no.
The only reference the kid has of Bob Marley is a from that Will Smith movie. I haven't seen it. I looked it up to see what else was on the soundtrack and there are a few other Bob Marley hits on there as well (though the soundtrack cd available on cduniverse does not have the Marley songs on it - just the list on imdb).
I guess I should be happy that they are at least getting to hear the music. And maybe it will get them to hear more of his music and really listen to some of his lyrics.
One I really love is War. Just love all that he is saying and the emotion involved in it. I think it is perfect for not only this election season, but until all this stuff really does happen.
Posted here for your viewing and listening pleasure.
Though perhaps I shouldn't post this song since some may think that since he is saying there will be war "until the philosophy which holds one race superior and another inferior is finally and permanently discredited and abandoned... Until the color of a man's skin is of no more significance than the color of his eyes... Until the basic human rights are equally guaranteed to all without regard to race."
Some may misinterpret that he was a hateful terrorist.
Perhaps this one will be ok instead -- Africa Unite
Have a great day! I am trying to do the same.
01 September 2008
Let the party begin
Amy Goodman of Democracy Now was arrested today at the RNC. She was not one of the many crazies that were out protesting.
See the show site for more information.
See the show site for more information.
This always tickles me
I came across this artist over a year ago. And was reminded of him again as I listened to some Earth Wind and Fire. Their falsetto is nothing compared to Vitas Bumac's singing.
Please. Hold in there until he really starts to break it down. Awesome. Mesmerizing. If you are sensitive - it will send chills down your spine. If you are not, you will wonder if he is a eunuch or how it is that he is able to reach such high notes.
Please. Hold in there until he really starts to break it down. Awesome. Mesmerizing. If you are sensitive - it will send chills down your spine. If you are not, you will wonder if he is a eunuch or how it is that he is able to reach such high notes.
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