There sure is lots to write and think about in our world, huh? And it sure can tire a body out, thinking and writing about all that stuff. Sometimes I seem to feel compelled to delve into an issue and explore it to some depth and volubility, which I feel, lately, is too much of each for people to read and digest, as all of us are so busy in our own lives. My friend Brock Dethier, noted professor and author, is working on a piece that asks, of bloggers, "Why would even one of the 7 billion people on the planet care what any other (non-celebrity--my addition) of those 7 billion thought about any particular thing? "Who blogs and who cares?", basically, which I think are certainly valid questions.
But I've started this damn thing and I'm'a keep going, I say. This week, I've got three events of note to turn attention to: Tax Day, Boston Marathon day, and the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. So I have some "tax" songs, some "pay" stuff, lots of "run (ing)" songs, and some Titanic/sink(ing) stuff. Most notable of that mess is something that may not even get played, Jaime Brockett's Legend of the U.S.S Titanic, 13-plus minutes of Dylanesque talking blues from 1968, based somewhat loosely on the story of the Titanic. In 1975, I used to play softball in Newmarket, NH with the same Jaime Brockett, a condition of fame-by-association I thought would never be equaled or surpassed until I met Alice B. Fogel. The more I think about it, though, the more I think I've gotta play the song.
Tuesday, noon-till-two eastern, 100.1 FM, wool.fm.
"They said 'This ship won't haul no coal....'"
Actually Mark, I care, and when you aren't railing about some issue, it's a bit of a let down. That's what I meant a while ago when I said that I was impressed that you've set yourself up for a weekly write. We've all got lots to do, and you shouldn't feel bad about taking a breather once in a while. I've got a lot on my mind, and will continue to comment, and I'm fine just talking to you about it. What's on my mind are things like, Alice Rivlin, Fiscal responsibility and reform aka Simpson-Boles, Charlie Bass, and the whole slew of self serving, gutless career politicians. See you soon Mark.
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ReplyDeleteHey, i care, too! And I loved the music. Actually I was out in the morning and rushed back to catch the second half of your show. I missed the taxes segment... maybe just as well ;) But I loved hearing Rory Block and Nora Jones singing about the Titanic - leave it to you, Mark, to find these songs and string them together. Awesome! And I think I heard you say that Paul Simon's 'Can't Run But' from The Rhythm of the Saints was your favorite piece of the day or some such? I love that song and I haven't heard it in too long (in forever, as my daughter would say.) Anyway, rail and rant away, I enjoy reading your blog, even if I don't have time to leave a comment, let alone write my own damn blog! I am much admiring of your taking the plunge (no titanic pun intended!) Fran
ReplyDeleteWouldn't it be nice if...it would rain gently tonight and the frogs would break out in song, and the forest floor would drink and release it's green.
ReplyDeleteWould't it be nice if...we could all have love and companionship and rise refreshed and reborn each morning
Would't it be nice if... we could work at what we love each day, listening to music, and receive healthy abundance in moderation. As Wedell Berry says "What we need is here"
Wouldn't it be nice if...there were no political parties spending obscene amounts of money on tearing down.
Wouldn't it be nice if... The Defense Department actually became what was originally intended, to defend the nation, and it diverted the billions into conflict resolution research.
Wouldn't it be nice if...all sons and daughters were loved and nurtured and released into a world of opportunity... and we, their parents became like good stewards of the forest, trimming, releasing, developing deep roots.
Wouldn't it be nice if...we could help the helpless, the depressed, the hopeless in a way that would dignify them, give them a stake in this Grand Scheme.We are all "terminal" and its ok, more than ok actually. It's the plan, love it, live fully.
If not you, who?
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