Political correctness
a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.

Serving up the Blues since 1984

Today’s Quote: ” Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm.” ~ Larry the Cable Guy

Song: Generic Blues
Artist: “Weird Al” Yankovic
Album: UHF Sountrack And Other Stuff
Released: 1989
Sample lyric: “My brothers and sisters all hated me because I was an only child.”

Is 23½ years of depression a bit much? Just asking. Feelings. Anger without enthusiasm, BARF, hunger, tired, [...]

10 More Days

Today’s Quote: “It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” ~ Aristotle

Song: My Head’s In Mississippi
Artist: ZZ Top
Album: Recycler
Released: 1990

As another lonely, depressing weekend fades into oblivion, I can’t help but wonder what Monday and a new work week will bring. To be perfectly honest, [...]

Could be the Crud speaking

Song: Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man
Artist: The Bob Seger System
Album: Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man
Year: 1968
Notes: Glenn Frey played acoustic guitar and sang backing vocals on this. He and Seger were dating twin sisters at the time.

Today’s Quote: “There is no life that does not contribute to history.” ~ Dorothy West

Oh, what I would give to get a restful [...]

The Trauma of Mondays

Song: Taxi
Artist: Harry Chapin
Album: Heads And Tales
Year: 1972

Today’s Quote: “A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze [...]

Is relaxation even possible?

Today’s Quote: “My problem lies in reconciling my gross habits with my net income.” — Errol Flynn

Taking two days off from work has helped. I’m feeling more relaxed but there is still a lot of stress and tension that needs to be melted away. I’ve still got the weekend and Monday. Unfortunately, on Tuesday I [...]

Enthusiasm Without Anger?

Today’s Quote: “Complete nudity in itself is not erotic. It becomes so only when preceded by or contrasted to a state of dress. In this limited context then, all clothes become somewhat immoral, if we define immorality as inciting sexual interest. Habitual nakedness may indeed be capable of elevating man to a higher mental plane.” [...]

Caught In The Undertow Of A Shit Tsunami

The Who – Won’t Get Fooled Again

Today’s Quote: “Fear wraps our bodies in clothing, love allows us to stand naked” — Neale Donald Walsch

With the obvious exception of cheerful, fluffy, happy thoughts, what haven’t I felt today? Let’s see, there’s anticipation, disappointment, guilt, frustration, anger, depression, bitterness, resentment, stress, and despair. Did I forget any? [...]

Rejection Trumps Hope Every Time

The Guess Who – No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature

Today’s Quote: “I like it here. When I go to the other swimming pools they all look at my legs. When I come here they look at me.” — 12 year old girl with Cerebral Palsy concerning a naturist swim

Army wants to know if Ky. Guard women [...]

Sunny days and paydays always get me down

ZZ Top – Waitin’ For The Bus / Jesus Just Left Chicago

Today’s Quote: “To be offended by the visual appearance of another person is prejudice, akin to racism. The right to exist, uncovered, should hold precedence over the right not to view this, for the objection is irrational.” – Terri Webb

I get paid tomorrow. That [...]

One-legged ass kicker

Cat Stevens – But I Might Die Tonight

Today’s Quote: “With a little inner pirouette of excitement I realised just how much there was to look forward to tomorrow. The thought of being all day naked in the sun was delicious enough in itself, but there was the whole of our new world to explore.” — [...]