A Blog Without a Theme is a Ramble
Thus I shall go on today and say everything about nothing at all. I really only had 2 major things on my mind that I wasn't able to tie into one theme. So instead of trying I will just divulge into both.
1st Major Thing: The Joys of OCD
I have OCD.
For those not in the, "know"that stands for Obsessive Compulsive disorder. Now I've never been diagnosed or treated, but I know it's there in my brain. I don't call it a disorder either because for the most part my need to have some order is a good thing. I call what I have:
Obsessive Compulsive Desire
Why? Well, because I desire to be compulsive about Obsessively thinking. Look at this Blog. This is the purest form of thinking and then reiterating what is in thy brain. This is the main purpose of the Blog I think. Though let me state this now and forever that what I hope to get out of this experiment the most is to create a discourse for rational and irrational thinking. I'd like to spark some kind of conversation. If I didn't seek out that kind of situation then this would be quite lame and boring (Perhaps it already is).
So I am here now talking about this thing that I have; this need to have my thoughts gathered into their respective filing cabinets. And yet the funniest part of my OCD is that while I hate routines and repetitions I know that they must exist to satisfy the Compulsion. That doesn't make any sense. I'm not going to make a lot of sense sometimes. We will deal and move on.
Move on to why being Obsessive Compulsive can be a good thing. By waking up everyday and putting some kind of task in my brain I am able to reach a goal for that day. If the goal is accomplished then a surge of positive energy is sent throughout my brain. Some days are harder than others. Any goal will do. If woke up today and said, "You know what, I really have to clean up that cat poop before I retire to bed tonight," and did nothing about it, not only would I be disappointed with myself, I would also have to keep dealing with that cat poop. And trust me there is a lot of cat poop on my floor.
I like to clean. Cleaning is the best way to curb the OCD. Little projects here and there give me a sense of peace. And speaking of cleaning who here loves 409? That stuff is the best all purpose cleaner around. I can't lose with 409. Big fan of the Swiffer as well.
So that brings up the the first topic of discussion. Tell me about cleaning. Tell me if you like it, hate it. Tell me what products work for you. Tell me your favorite Tub scrubbing product. Tell me anything. It makes for good conversation.
The 2nd Major thing: The Beatles
Moving beyond the cat poop and floor cleaners I have to say a few things about the boys from Liverpool.
The Beatles as a topic can be so exhausting. I don't really care. I like to talk about them so I am going to. I got The Anthology DVD for my birthday last week. I've been watching every episode yearning for more and more like a crack addict. Why? Why do these guys hold such a high place in my life?
I guess because they were true artists. They did what they wanted to do and the outcome of that is absolutely fantastic. Everything we see and hear in Rock and Roll can be attributed to the Beatles. Not only were they around in the right place at the right time, they were so good. Songwriting, arranging, singing, playing, producing, showing (verbs, verbs, verbs).
This isn't really anything of substance, what I am saying. We all know this. But I've been in conversation with people who didn't know who George Harrison was. And I thought that was just absolutely astounding. I have to pull away from that and pretend I didn't hear it. Come one people. Get it together.
And with that I wanted to bring up topic number 2. A poll of sorts here. Love em or hate em, polls can be fun. This is a Beatles poll.
Tell me these things and please elaborate, don't just answer the question, expand baby:
1. Who is your favorite Beatle?
2. What is your favorite Beatle song?
3. What is your favorite Beatle Album?
4. What is up with Yoko (did she destroy them)?
Here are my answers:
1. Paul. I know he was pretty cheesy and corny. But I always seemed to enjoy his songs the most. In all the histories I've read he's been the guy that really got them going and going. I have a lot of admiration for that kind of push. He was and is an awesome bass player. Some of the lines he was playing early on were way out there. The first true "melodic" bass player. I don't know, I just love the guy.
2. The Long and Winding Road. I can't believe I still haven't heard this song on the Let it Be Naked album the way that Paul intended it to sound. The strings in the original never bothered me, I thought they added an element of melodrama to the melody. Melody is key with this song. And everytime I hear it I just melt.
3.Abbey Road. The last and the best, no question. I seem to like the latter period Beatles stuff anyway, but this album just has everything. Medleys, Harmonies, Ringo and George songs. And it just has the best ending ever. Man it's good.
4.Yoko is garbage. She really brought John down a road that wasn't part of his destiny. Is that bitter? But was she responsible? Nah, they couldn't have sustained anymore. Too many years together. Too many fights. And they just grew up and out out of each other. But Yoko didn't help. I really don't like her.
This was a long one. Perhaps a bit much. But I wanted to get that stuff out.
Latron,
Dee
1st Major Thing: The Joys of OCD
I have OCD.
For those not in the, "know"that stands for Obsessive Compulsive disorder. Now I've never been diagnosed or treated, but I know it's there in my brain. I don't call it a disorder either because for the most part my need to have some order is a good thing. I call what I have:
Obsessive Compulsive Desire
Why? Well, because I desire to be compulsive about Obsessively thinking. Look at this Blog. This is the purest form of thinking and then reiterating what is in thy brain. This is the main purpose of the Blog I think. Though let me state this now and forever that what I hope to get out of this experiment the most is to create a discourse for rational and irrational thinking. I'd like to spark some kind of conversation. If I didn't seek out that kind of situation then this would be quite lame and boring (Perhaps it already is).
So I am here now talking about this thing that I have; this need to have my thoughts gathered into their respective filing cabinets. And yet the funniest part of my OCD is that while I hate routines and repetitions I know that they must exist to satisfy the Compulsion. That doesn't make any sense. I'm not going to make a lot of sense sometimes. We will deal and move on.
Move on to why being Obsessive Compulsive can be a good thing. By waking up everyday and putting some kind of task in my brain I am able to reach a goal for that day. If the goal is accomplished then a surge of positive energy is sent throughout my brain. Some days are harder than others. Any goal will do. If woke up today and said, "You know what, I really have to clean up that cat poop before I retire to bed tonight," and did nothing about it, not only would I be disappointed with myself, I would also have to keep dealing with that cat poop. And trust me there is a lot of cat poop on my floor.
I like to clean. Cleaning is the best way to curb the OCD. Little projects here and there give me a sense of peace. And speaking of cleaning who here loves 409? That stuff is the best all purpose cleaner around. I can't lose with 409. Big fan of the Swiffer as well.
So that brings up the the first topic of discussion. Tell me about cleaning. Tell me if you like it, hate it. Tell me what products work for you. Tell me your favorite Tub scrubbing product. Tell me anything. It makes for good conversation.
The 2nd Major thing: The Beatles
Moving beyond the cat poop and floor cleaners I have to say a few things about the boys from Liverpool.
The Beatles as a topic can be so exhausting. I don't really care. I like to talk about them so I am going to. I got The Anthology DVD for my birthday last week. I've been watching every episode yearning for more and more like a crack addict. Why? Why do these guys hold such a high place in my life?
I guess because they were true artists. They did what they wanted to do and the outcome of that is absolutely fantastic. Everything we see and hear in Rock and Roll can be attributed to the Beatles. Not only were they around in the right place at the right time, they were so good. Songwriting, arranging, singing, playing, producing, showing (verbs, verbs, verbs).
This isn't really anything of substance, what I am saying. We all know this. But I've been in conversation with people who didn't know who George Harrison was. And I thought that was just absolutely astounding. I have to pull away from that and pretend I didn't hear it. Come one people. Get it together.
And with that I wanted to bring up topic number 2. A poll of sorts here. Love em or hate em, polls can be fun. This is a Beatles poll.
Tell me these things and please elaborate, don't just answer the question, expand baby:
1. Who is your favorite Beatle?
2. What is your favorite Beatle song?
3. What is your favorite Beatle Album?
4. What is up with Yoko (did she destroy them)?
Here are my answers:
1. Paul. I know he was pretty cheesy and corny. But I always seemed to enjoy his songs the most. In all the histories I've read he's been the guy that really got them going and going. I have a lot of admiration for that kind of push. He was and is an awesome bass player. Some of the lines he was playing early on were way out there. The first true "melodic" bass player. I don't know, I just love the guy.
2. The Long and Winding Road. I can't believe I still haven't heard this song on the Let it Be Naked album the way that Paul intended it to sound. The strings in the original never bothered me, I thought they added an element of melodrama to the melody. Melody is key with this song. And everytime I hear it I just melt.
3.Abbey Road. The last and the best, no question. I seem to like the latter period Beatles stuff anyway, but this album just has everything. Medleys, Harmonies, Ringo and George songs. And it just has the best ending ever. Man it's good.
4.Yoko is garbage. She really brought John down a road that wasn't part of his destiny. Is that bitter? But was she responsible? Nah, they couldn't have sustained anymore. Too many years together. Too many fights. And they just grew up and out out of each other. But Yoko didn't help. I really don't like her.
This was a long one. Perhaps a bit much. But I wanted to get that stuff out.
Latron,
Dee
posted by DeesKnees at 2:26 PM
13 Comments:
Super blog!!!
I love the Beach Boys too!
1. Favorite Beatle: Bailey. He is so cool and calm even during this time of war.
2. It is hard to choose one because they all sound so similar. The Beatles are kind of like England's AC/DC. If you heard one you heard them all.
3.The new number one's album is good. You get most of the great classics without spending that much money.
4.Yoko didn't destroy the band. They all realized that they couldn't keep up with the great Velvet Underground.
Favorite Beatle = Paul
Favorite Song = Mean Mr. Mustard
Favorite Album = Sgt. Pepper
Yoko = Poop
For the previous poster, AC/DC is Australian
Dee, I heard that the Swiffer chemical (that goes in the broom) is lethal to cats. I'm not joking.
~Shan
Favorite Beatle = Paul
Favorite Song = Mean Mr. Mustard
Favorite Album = Sgt. Pepper
Yoko = Poop
For the previous poster, AC/DC is Australian
Dee, I heard that the Swiffer chemical (that goes in the broom) is lethal to cats. I'm not joking.
~Shan
Favorite Beatle = Paul
Favorite Song = Mean Mr. Mustard
Favorite Album = Sgt. Pepper
Yoko = Poop
For the previous poster, AC/DC is Australian
Dee, I heard that the Swiffer chemical (that goes in the broom) is lethal to cats. I'm not joking.
~Shan
Favorite Beatle = Paul
Favorite Song = Mean Mr. Mustard
Favorite Album = Sgt. Pepper
Yoko = Poop
For the previous poster, AC/DC is Australian
Dee, I heard that the Swiffer chemical (that goes in the broom) is lethal to cats. I'm not joking.
~Shan
oops sorry i repeated my self so many times
Must be my OCD
I know that AC/DC is Australian. I was trying to say that they are England's version of Australia's AC/DC.
Sorry about the confusion.
Shan,
I didn't know that about Swiffer. That sucks. Maybe my cats are dying. I guess a good thing is never as good as it could be.
Whoever put AC/DC and the Beatles in the same sentence should be shot.
I would rather not pick favorites. I feel this only perpetuates negativity to one of the best rock'n roll bands of all time. While I understand the surface of playing the favorite game, I have decided to include all Beatles, all songs, and all albums to having their own style and sound, regardless of whether or not I have a favorite. As far as Yoko...yeah she sucks. Oh and OCD, I have it too. Cheers to cleaning the nooks and crannies of your bathroom at 2 O'Clock in the morning!
1.John. Duh, are you all stupid?
2.Blackbird
3.Abbey Road. (They are all great though)
4.I think Yoko is great. Of course I think Paul is sort of a dipshit too, even if he did have a talent for pop songs.
Windex seems to be used most often at my house, but ya can't go with out some good strong bleach to kill all those OCD germs!
Pat,
While it is an extremely hard task to choose a favorite Beatle, I must stick to Paul. Yes, John is great, we love him, but I will always go to Paul for the simple reason that most of the songs I like are his.
Funny you picked Blackbird as your fav song, as that is a Paul.
I dig the Windex man. But bleach just gives me an intense headache. I apreciate it's killing power though.
I stupidly replied to your first post for these questions so I decided to post them here too so that they have some relevance.
Favorite Beatle: Paul, for his song writing ability and because I believe he was the best performer. He was a good bass player too, but you don't notice it too much in the songs. I think they should have turned the bass up on some of the recordings.
Favorite Song: Come Together, I love the funk...
Favorite Album: I don't have one sorry. I do like Abbey Road a lot though. I like the scrapped down stuff the most, with less engineer interference. Dam George Martin. Maybe you should ask the question of whether or not George Martin was really an important factor in the Beatles success and/or creativity.
Yoko? Not really worth talking about. If John could have been influenced by her then I think it was his fault. He could have taken a stand and made a decision to try to keep the band together if he really wanted to. But oh sweet love, what are you going to do?
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