I'm not one to take pride in sexual orientation.Others might be, whatever.
And knowing that many many people have been attacked and mistreated and even killed for simply "having" a certain sexual orientation -- I can understand why some take pride.
Setting: WQ's second story floor of his house, set in a rural mid-sized community In his bathroom, about 8:00am, where he was doing scattered cleaning after showering ... moreSetting: WQ's second story floor of his house, set in a rural mid-sized community In his bathroom, about 8:00am, where he was doing scattered cleaning after showering Bathroom window was open, from which one can see the sky, various other homes' roofs, trees, buildings A clear, SO-very-comfortable light, breeze coming through windowWQ was listening to his favorite band -- Simple MindsTheir ""Once Upon a Time" album'Ghost Dancing' song started playingAnd, suddenly, in the midst of the song, outside, somewhere near the window, a single bird began singing/chirping/vocalizing along with Simple Minds' lead singer Jim Kerr and rest of Simple MindsThsi bird was not just mindlessly chirping -- the bird was singing along, accenting and supporting the bandI had literal body chills during the songThe bird stopped vocalizing when the song endedHere's the song: 'Ghost Dancin... less
I bet at least a 7.I once wrote a "letter to the editor" to a newspaper with a humorous take on my thoughts.The newspaper's editor contacted me; he loved my letter and he offered me my own humor column for the paper.He let me write about whatever I wished... moreI bet at least a 7.I once wrote a "letter to the editor" to a newspaper with a humorous take on my thoughts.The newspaper's editor contacted me; he loved my letter and he offered me my own humor column for the paper.He let me write about whatever I wished.I enjoyed that a lot. A lot of people liked my columns.:)
I admit the sign was not along a road.
It was in a public restroom toilet stall."Please do not flush anything other than toilet paper." So, I left all of it in the toilet bowl.(Not really, ha. I didn't even do business in the stall, jsut happened to ... moreI admit the sign was not along a road.
It was in a public restroom toilet stall."Please do not flush anything other than toilet paper." So, I left all of it in the toilet bowl.(Not really, ha. I didn't even do business in the stall, jsut happened to see the sign on the open door to the stall.)
He acted in many things but my first thought was Wally Cox. I always enjoyed, and have been impressed, with his workAnd he voiced my Number One super hero - - Underdog
Purely on a visual scale, an overcast gray cloudy sky with cool temperatures (around 58 degrees F) is the ideal weather day for me.I find this kind of sky gorgeous and it looks completely ideal to me.
I don't know of 'Irreversible." Haven't seen it. Tell me nothing about it. I looked up only images of the cast -- looks impressive.Sadler was so nice with whom to talk; comfortable and funny. Never did he have a "I'm a major character/actor/star" ki... moreI don't know of 'Irreversible." Haven't seen it. Tell me nothing about it. I looked up only images of the cast -- looks impressive.Sadler was so nice with whom to talk; comfortable and funny. Never did he have a "I'm a major character/actor/star" kind of aura. (None of the major actors did, from what I could see; though Sadler was the only one with whom I talked.)And with my anxious reaction to the film, having recognized him helped me. Not that we had talked that long (maybe 15 minutes?), but, with him talking with me, and his being nice, I find it cool that his character ended up being my favorite in the movie. And it wasn't because he had talked with me. I find his "Heywood" character refreshing in the film. less
Everyone has said things to which I can't add. I'm with everyone's thoughts and wishes to, and for, you.
I will instead share a song. Hope that's okay.I've always been a huge Enya fan.I've always liked this song, "On My Way Home" -- both musically an... moreEveryone has said things to which I can't add. I'm with everyone's thoughts and wishes to, and for, you.
I will instead share a song. Hope that's okay.I've always been a huge Enya fan.I've always liked this song, "On My Way Home" -- both musically and lyrically, it speaks to me.Years ago, a dear, dear friend and work colleague asked me if I had any ideas of a song that could be played at her father's funeral. She and I had used Enya's music in work projects. I shared with her this song and she loved it, too, and it was played.I hope you might like it; maybe it can comfort a bit, too. I really like the still art image someone attached to the song here, too.Be Very Well,WelbyQuentin'On My Way Home' Enya less
And if you get a chance, I recommend your considering looking up and just listening to Thomas Newman's score for the movie. Wonderfully understated and quiet music. Indeed, "Music Is Healing." :)And I remember your liking another of Thomas Newman's'... moreAnd if you get a chance, I recommend your considering looking up and just listening to Thomas Newman's score for the movie. Wonderfully understated and quiet music. Indeed, "Music Is Healing." :)And I remember your liking another of Thomas Newman's' music moment that I had posted as a question a while ago -- 'The Farm' from his "Road to Perdition" score.
Well said. :)With how much fun and interesting the whole filming experience was for me I've often thought it strange to me that I can't watch the movie but I surely love listening to Newman's music! :) And I believe Thomas Newman and his music effor... moreWell said. :)With how much fun and interesting the whole filming experience was for me I've often thought it strange to me that I can't watch the movie but I surely love listening to Newman's music! :) And I believe Thomas Newman and his music efforts for the movie are not given NEARLY enough credit to the movie's superiority. If you get a chance, I recommend just looking up his score and listening.
And I admit I may get uncomfortable watching a movie but I always watch to the end.Though, in the theater, I wanted to get up and leave many times while watching the original "Cloverfield." I find "Cloverfield" a great movie, too.And THE Most Disturbing Movie I've Yet to See -- director Michaël Haneke's original (not his American remake) 1997 "Funny Games." SO disturbing in a quiet, polite way (which made it so disturbing!)A masterpiece for me. :) and then I started watching all his movies after seeing his "Funny Games." A flawless-to-me cast, too.Somehow I can deal with it all compared to "The... less
I agree with you on everything yo ushared here, yes.I just have sort of often thought, "Hey, you're in the movie. It was a fun experience and a fun work experience. Weird you can't watch.":)
* I am in what ( from what I've read and heard) many people consider the World's Best Movie -- "The Shawshank Redemption" * For being in it (yes, you can see me; I'm an extra), I've only seen the movie three times * No plot spoilers ... more* I am in what ( from what I've read and heard) many people consider the World's Best Movie -- "The Shawshank Redemption" * For being in it (yes, you can see me; I'm an extra), I've only seen the movie three times * No plot spoilers here but the movie has way too many strong emotional scenes for me; I get terribly upset (yet, I can watch hundreds of suspense and horror movies and enjoy them)* I've seen the movie only three times but have listened to Thomas Newman's original music score for the film literally countless (possibly thousands of) times -- the music is so beautiful for me.** Not related to my question but I find it pretty interesting that we extras were told NOT to EVER approach the movie's "stars" and bother them; but a man came up to me and started talking to me on the outdoor set one day. He was so funny and nice. I thought he was another extra in the movie. Over a year later when I saw the movie in its initial theatrical release (I went alone), I saw him! "There is that... less
:) Ha! That's fun that you could have guessed! :)Yes, I, too, have grown to really like the group more and more - - especially when realizing songs I liked for a long time, i had never known were their songs.
Setting: WQ's second story floor of his house, set in a rural mi... moreSetting: WQ's second story floor of his house, set in a rural mid-sized community In his bathroom, about 8:00am, where he was doing scattered cleaning after showering Bathroom window was open, from which one can see the sky, various other homes' roofs, trees, buildings A clear, SO-very-comfortable light, breeze coming through windowWQ was listening to his favorite band -- Simple MindsTheir ""Once Upon a Time" album'Ghost Dancing' song started playingAnd, suddenly, in the midst of the song, outside, somewhere near the window, a single bird began singing/chirping/vocalizing along with Simple Minds' lead singer Jim Kerr and rest of Simple MindsThsi bird was not just mindlessly chirping -- the bird was singing along, accenting and supporting the bandI had literal body chills during the songThe bird stopped vocalizing when the song endedHere's the song: 'Ghost Dancin... less
* I am in what ( from what I've read and heard) many people cons... more* I am in what ( from what I've read and heard) many people consider the World's Best Movie -- "The Shawshank Redemption" * For being in it (yes, you can see me; I'm an extra), I've only seen the movie three times * No plot spoilers here but the movie has way too many strong emotional scenes for me; I get terribly upset (yet, I can watch hundreds of suspense and horror movies and enjoy them)* I've seen the movie only three times but have listened to Thomas Newman's original music score for the film literally countless (possibly thousands of) times -- the music is so beautiful for me.** Not related to my question but I find it pretty interesting that we extras were told NOT to EVER approach the movie's "stars" and bother them; but a man came up to me and started talking to me on the outdoor set one day. He was so funny and nice. I thought he was another extra in the movie. Over a year later when I saw the movie in its initial theatrical release (I went alone), I saw him! "There is that... less
Just glancing around the internet news I saw this picture:
Not ... moreJust glancing around the internet news I saw this picture:
Not being a huge professional sports follower, I thought this picture was of the late Freddie Mercury in some movie I never had seen.
This man is professional baseball player Spencer Strider.:)
The Verve's "Bitter Sweet Symphony"
For me, whether bitter or sw... moreThe Verve's "Bitter Sweet Symphony"
For me, whether bitter or sweet, it's always been wondrous for me. :)
Here I am, Wide awake from two to four am; heard some Bach,he's ... moreHere I am, Wide awake from two to four am; heard some Bach,he's a gem,Bach for Back to Sleep
I sometimes smile at my favorite song by them.I've probably alre... moreI sometimes smile at my favorite song by them.I've probably already stated the song more than once, though.
Serene to me, at least. :) -- from Newman's music sco... moreSerene to me, at least. :) -- from Newman's music score to the movie "Road to Perdition" -- I went to see the movie because I knew Newman had written the music and that Jude Law was in the movie.My entire being "stopped' in wonderful silence when this music occurred:"The Farm" (yes, two characters arrive at a farm) anytime I listen to Newman's score, my soul rests at 'the farm'
Thank you, Patsy Cline.Your voice often, often, brings my joyous... moreThank you, Patsy Cline.Your voice often, often, brings my joyous literal physical chills and often tears of both happiness and sadness.I enjoy everything I've ever heard of your singing.
This song, though, hands down, is my top favorite: "She's Got You"
The first 105 seconds are so gorgeous to me, though I love the e... moreThe first 105 seconds are so gorgeous to me, though I love the entire original music score that Elliot Goldenthal wrote for this movie (a movie which I also very much like).And that's a boy soprano singing.
Your song "Fire and Rain" came on the car radio as I drove home ... moreYour song "Fire and Rain" came on the car radio as I drove home after a long day.You always better my life. your voice and music just settles my soul so often.
Since a two-years-old young boy (ask my immediate family), this ... moreSince a two-years-old young boy (ask my immediate family), this is MY kind of sky.
The property owner has defeated his/her/their attempt with me.
"... moreThe property owner has defeated his/her/their attempt with me.
"Less is more" in this case with me.I drove by a yard with SEVEN identical signs. In the USA state in which I live, there are state-wide issues that have people up in flames. And I saw the signs and thought, "Shut the he** up. One sign is enough."
The Dream Academy's "Life in a Northern Town" is WAY up there fo... moreThe Dream Academy's "Life in a Northern Town" is WAY up there for me.God, I love this group; literally all of their music on the three albums I have is wondrous for me.And the music video to "Life in a Northern Town" enhances the song beautifully.
Thank you, Pointer Sisters.Your music resonates within my soul.
... moreThank you, Pointer Sisters.Your music resonates within my soul.
I'm in complete adoration and always will be.Ruth, in case somehow you see this -- I realize your three sisters have passed but I loved meeting all of you. I listen to you and your sisters' music almost daily.I'm listening to all of you now.
I do. :)
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Whoa. I admit I never listened to the two ... moreI do. :)
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Whoa. I admit I never listened to the two guy's lyrics through entire song until after posting, whoa. I've only heard bits and pieces of the song on the car radio.And any time I hear it, I focus entirely on how much I enjoy the children's voices.
A petition to bring to an end the endless, needless beeps, noise... moreA petition to bring to an end the endless, needless beeps, noises, and horn beeps on vehicles:Let's go back to the days when we pushed a door lock lever, down, rolled a vehicle window down with our entire arm, we had to remember where we parked our vehicles without pushing a lever to beep for us, we didn't need a horn beep to tell us we locked our vehicle, we didn't need 18 beepbeepbeepbeeps to tell us to buckle our seatbelts, we didn't need beeps to tell us we left a car door open.Think of the energy we'll save on our vehicle batteries to get rid of the noise.Let's end unnecessary noise pollution and get back into using our muscles
And, perhaps most importantly, I have yet to see anyone come running outside "to the rescue" when some parked vehicle starts beepbeepbeepbeeping somewhere for minutes on end. We all ignore the beeping noise pollution."Will you sign?;) less
I heard Enya's song "Orinoco Flow"No matter how I'm feeling, if ... moreI heard Enya's song "Orinoco Flow"No matter how I'm feeling, if I hear Enya's music, she always makes me feel so much better!
What recent "thing" happened to you that made you feel better?
On the radio, I hear a woman telling me how important fruits and... moreOn the radio, I hear a woman telling me how important fruits and vegetables are for my health.But all the prep is a hassle."Call us/go to website (I forget the name) and everything will be delivered to you, prepped.Call us/go to website now and you'll get $65 off your first order!"Back to my PopTart for me
Director William Friedkin's (R.I.P.) "Bug"Just star... moreDirector William Friedkin's (R.I.P.) "Bug"Just start watching it; do not read anything about it
Every movie I've seen that Friedkin directed has been great to me
Some people in my neighborhood have decided it's time to start f... moreSome people in my neighborhood have decided it's time to start firing off their quasi-fireworks and soaring firecrackers/whatever.My Startle Reaction jumps a bit, ha.
Actually, lately, my cat purring is more exciting to me.:)
I find him a really good actor.I'm not much a fan of Bond movies... moreI find him a really good actor.I'm not much a fan of Bond movies.
I really like his work in (and the movies themselves) :"The Mother" (2003)"Sylvia" (2003)
"The Invasion" (2007)"Layer Cake" (2004)
If so, I'll smile even more. If not, feel free to share a simila... moreIf so, I'll smile even more. If not, feel free to share a similar experience.I bought a bottle of body wash called "Lavender Escape." I used it in the shower and it smells like birthday cake to me.
For someone who has a Startle Reaction and who also tends to Ove... moreFor someone who has a Startle Reaction and who also tends to Overthink - - why do vehicles need a loud "horn announcement" simply to tell the owner that the vehicle is locked?I drive carefully, and walk defensively, in parking lots -- countless times I hear horns beeping and immediately think "Whoa! I'm going to hit someone!" Or, "Am I walking into the path of someone's driving?"
And, lo - - someone simply locked their vehicle.
Lead singer Phil Collins was bribed to purposely (and irritating... moreLead singer Phil Collins was bribed to purposely (and irritatingly) over pronounce the word "touch" through entire song.The song is really called "Invisible TouCHA"
Collins admitted that the same person bribed Billy Ocean to strangely pronounce "Caribbean" in Ocean's "Caribbean Queen" :That song is really " Cara-Buheehhn Queen"
"I Kissed a Girl"
I MUCH prefer Jill Sobule's song over Katy Per... more"I Kissed a Girl"
I MUCH prefer Jill Sobule's song over Katy Perry's song. If you disagree with me, you're wrong (ha, kidding).
Thank God and pass the ammunition.More guns, more guns. Please.&... moreThank God and pass the ammunition.More guns, more guns. Please. But don't worry -- you'll keep your gun rights, it's all okay.
And, no -- I'm not going to go out and mass stab 17 people with a knife.
(Excuse my sarcasm but I'm tired of people being mass murdered and it's all okay.)
Fergie for me. After liking "London Bridge" for "forever," I did... moreFergie for me. After liking "London Bridge" for "forever," I did not even realize it was her singing on the song (and she even announces her name at beginning of song, ha!) and "I Gotta Feeling."She doesn't even sound like the same singer to me in these three songs. I love that.
"Big Girls Don't Cry""London Bridge"with Black Eyed Peas "I Gotta Feeling"
Mine?Any time I hear Kid Rock's "All Summer Long," I long ... moreMine?Any time I hear Kid Rock's "All Summer Long," I long for Warren Zevon's "Werewolves of London."
:)Though that's a nice picture down there of Kid Rock, ha ;)
For the past year or so, any time I hear the song on any radio s... moreFor the past year or so, any time I hear the song on any radio station, the following lyrics are left out and they skip directly to "the waitress is practicing politics."
He says, "Bill, I believe this is killing me"
As the smile ran away from his face
"Well I'm sure that I could be a movie star
If I could get out of this place"
Oh, la la la, di da da
La la, di da da da dum
Now Paul is a real estate novelist
Who never had time for a wife
And he's talkin' with Davy, who's still in the Navy
And probably will be for life
Uh, no thanks.That song is my favorite, favorite, favorite Joel song. I want to hear the entire song.I get pissed off every time.
While we're at it, let's all watch Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho" without the shower scene. It's all good. less
I went to look it up and there are 20,000 different songs and ar... moreI went to look it up and there are 20,000 different songs and artists with a song by that name.Even Mariah Carey, ug! I surely won't listen to that one - - who wants to bet she jumps into the stratosphere with really high irritating, annoying high notes that don't even sound like music?
For me, it was "Prometheus"Actor Guy Pearce.
Along with Montgome... moreFor me, it was "Prometheus"Actor Guy Pearce.
Along with Montgomery Clift, one of my favorite two actors. Goes to show Pearce is a great actor, yup. It wasn't just the makeup - - to me, he physically transforms all aspects of his performances.The image on the right is what he looked like in the movie.
Truly horrific event (and reads), yet, something about it has me... moreTruly horrific event (and reads), yet, something about it has me ever interested.
UnhappySmiles
Hi UnhappySmiles,
Thanks for a friend request. I've accepted but can I ask why you asked me? I don't remember any specific interaction we've had? If you don't want to answer, that's OK. I've already accepted anyway, like I said.
Be well,
WelbyQ
Gabriel
I'm happy to accept your request, thanks, Gabriel! Welcome to the site - - I'm sort of new, too, as of last December 2015. You're most welcome for my answering your question! See you around!
Be well,
WelbyQuentin
Thriftymaid
Thanks for the friend request, Thriftymaid!
As far as I know, you were the last person I received an 'alert' from on Answerbag - - about how we agreed that Queen had a lot of harmony.
Kenz the Frenz
Thanks for the friend request, Kenz!
I received one from Bootsie but now seem to be unable to retrieve the 'accept' button. And I couldn't find her profile, either, to accept through that route. If you can, tell her I tried accepting if you see her.
I'm still very new here, so don't know the in's and out's too well, yet.
WelbyQuentin