Getting Caught Up on More Posts- maybe I'm getting burnt out, oh well.

4/13/2021 Today's song is just a minute long and comes from a talented singer-songwriter named Liam Lynch. My buddy stuck this song on a playlist he made for me and it stuck in my brain. The song is hilarious. Some swear words..... 4/20/2021 This song is called "Cry Baby" and it's by Roisin Murphy and I'd give it maybe 5 out of 10 but it was stuck in my head so here goes...... 4/27/2021 Let's keep rolling with this neat song which you'll recognize from the neat movie "The Karate Kid" Here's 'Cruel Summer' by Bananarama...... 5/4/2021 Boy are we having fun, let's keep it up! This is "Bad Moon Rising" from those rascals they call Creedence Clearwater Revival! 5/11/2021 Shocker! Ben Folds was playing in my head. Maybe one of my least favorites of his songs, sorry Ben! Here's "Gracie" from his 2005 record Songs For Silverman 5/18/2021 This wacky Italian dood named Jovanotti weasels his way into my head all the time. Good song, I suppose. "Tutto L'Amore che Ho" (all the love I have) from Jovanotti's 2011 record ORA 5/25/2021 "Why We Build The Wall" from Anais Mitchell's pop record which is now a hit broadway musical (i've only heard her version of the music) Lots of relevance to this song these days, kids 6/1/2021 "Some Guys Have all the Luck" Rod Stewart makes his debut on thesongsstuckinmyhead.blogspot.com Oldie but goodie 6/8/2021 Whew we're caught up! Today's song was Phil Collins (sorry not sorry) "Take Me Home" from that one popular album of his from the 80's. (No Jacket Required)

Dear Miami

I woke up this morning in Miami.  Therefore a song about Miami was stuck in my head.

It's called "dear Miami" and it's by Roisin Murphy (I don't know how to pronounce her name but I happen to have her 2007 album so I know some of the songs)

Here's the song.

Just an ok song right?   It's about how Miami will be the first city to go when the polar caps melt from global warming.  ProbAbly because of the low elevation, not because the city is wicked and ready to be destroyed right?!?

Speaking of, a local just told me that somebody was murdered close to the spot we're sitting on at Miami beach last night.

Here's picture proof that I'm here in Miami with my hot wife and my gross toes.  I love you.

Don't You Agree

I can tell already this post is going to be all over the place.  I can't seem to pin down my thoughts.

First and foremost, I am resolute to write more often.  This blog used to be a big part of my life, and I enjoyed sharing songs, stories, and making an attempt to entertain people.  Periodically somebody will stop me and ask why I stopped blogging and they tell me they miss it.  I know there are few of you who read here frequently, but I enjoy doing it and if somebody's reading, I suppose it's worth it.

First of all, I woke up with a song stuck in my head from an album I've talked about before.  "Here Lies Love" which is an odd compilation album by David Byrne and Fatboy Slim about the bizarre life of Imelda Marcos.  I don't listen to this album much.  In the end, it's interesting to me and I'm glad that it's part of my collection; that doesn't mean I listen to the album often.  My subconscious does like it though and I find these catchy melodies going through my head.

Today's song is called "Don't You Agree."  It's sung by Irish singer Roisin Murphy who has a pretty rad voice I must say.  The song is sung from Marcos' perspective and appears to be some of her political ideas, in particular about how to take care of people.  Here's the song if you'd like to hear it:

Since I don't feel much like adding any more about this song and album, and since the song is titled "Don't You Agree," I suppose I'll share a few things that I've been thinking about lately.  You can decide if you agree with me.  

First of all:  I've decided that I'm going to try to lose 15 pounds.  I've never been overweight, I've never had to exercise.  I'm lucky that way I suppose, but I have put on some pounds.  As I get older, it gets harder and I see that I'm starting to have a little gut.  I'd rather lose 15 pounds now than lose 30 pounds in 5 years.  I'm also trying to exercise at least 30 minutes each day.   I'm confident that if I make this a habit I'll be able to maintain my weight and health where it should me.  I will say this:  Dieting is not fun.  Don't you agree?  

Next, I guess some thoughts that have sat with me recently.  I'm not a profound thinker- but I'm seeing more and more that this world is becoming more and more proud, whether it's politics, religion, ideology, and general human behavior.  Do you agree with me on this?  Nobody seems to want to listen to anybody else, understand someone else, and especially people won't admit when they err or apologize for any wrong doing.  I think everybody needs just a little bit more humility if things are going to improve in our world- and in the United States especially.  I won't go into any specifics, but I see pride every day:  at work, at church, in the home, on the news, and around town.  It worries me immensely.  I think the lousiest human flaw, is the inability to admit when you've done something wrong.  Don't you agree?  

Lastly, I'm having a sort of life crisis I think.  Look what I wore to church today.  

The shirt has floral prints and the tie is bright green.  For a Mormon, this is not "typical" church wear.  Usually it's dark suits and white shirts with conservative ties.  There is no handbook that says this is how you should dress, but it's generally expected that conservative is the way to go.

I've always been eccentric, but I'm finding as I get older that I'm getting more eccentric.  I like expressing myself with what I wear and I think it's a unique part of who I am.  Lately I've been indulging in a few flashy things to make what I wear more interesting.  This is probably dumb to some, but it's been on my mind a lot lately.  

OK, enough of my ramblings.  Blogging is such an indulgent thing, don't you agree?