ATF: Manly Men

This weekly series will include as many of my all-time favorite (ATF) tunes as I can get my grubby little hands on (so to speak).  Now, each one included in each edition will have some connection with the other—albeit only as a figment of my imagination, but they will not be numbered.  For I just cannot bring myself to rate some higher than others.  So, this will not be a countdown, but if you are enjoying them as much as I do, it won’t matter.  Besides, with no countdown, this could go on forever and ever!  Oh, and despite the fact that there is absolutely no way that your musical tastes can be as exquisite as mine, I welcome any suggestions you might dare to make.  For I am, after all, quite magnanimous by nature.

Link: [Mac Davis]

It’s Hard to be Humble

Mac Davis

Back a few months ago, I was headlinin’ at a great big nightclub, and he put me up a couple of days early.  I came in a couple of days early, and he put me up in what they called the star suite.  Now, here I am headlinin’ at one of the biggest nightclubs in the country, and I wake up at eight in the mornin’ in this star suite—all by myself.  Yeah, that’s what I said, “Aaah,” but I did what I have always done, man, to cheer myself up.  I picked up my guitar.  I sat down and wrote me a little song.  Now, this is what it feels to be alone at the top of the hill, and tryin’ to  figure out why.

Oh Lord it's hard to be humble

When you're perfect in every way

I can't wait to look in the mirror

‘Cause I get better lookin’ each day

To know me is to love me

I must be a hell of a man

Oh Lord it's hard to be humble

But I'm doing the best that I can

I used to have a girlfriend

But she just couldn't compete

With all of these love-starved women

Who keep clamorin’ at my feet

Well I probably could find me another

But I guess they're all in awe of me

Who cares

I never get lonesome

‘Cause I treasure my own company

Oh

Lord it's hard to be humble

When you're perfect in every way

I can't wait to look in the mirror

‘Cause I get better lookin’ each day

To know me is to love me

I must be a hell of a man

Oh Lord it's hard to be humble

But I'm doing the best that I can

I guess you could say I'm a loner

A cowboy outlaw tough and proud

I could have lots of friends if I want to

But then I wouldn't stand out from the crowd

Some folks say that I'm egotistical

Hell I don't even know what that means

I guess it has something to do with the way

That I fill out my skin-tight blue jeans

Oh

Lord it's hard to be humble

When you're perfect in every way

I can't wait to look in the mirror

‘Cause I get better lookin’ each day

To know me is to love me

I must be a hell of a man

Oh Lord it's hard to be humble

But I'm doing the best that I can

We're doing the best that we can

Link: [Tompall Glaser]

Put Another Log on the Fire

Tompall Glaser

Put another log on the fire

Cook me up some bacon

And some beans

And go out to the car

And change the tire

Wash my socks

And sew my old blue jeans

Come on baby

You can fill my pipe

And then go fetch my slippers

And boil me up another pot of tea

Then put another log on the fire

Babe

And come and tell me why you're leavin’ me

Now don't I let you wash the car on Sunday

Don't I warn you when you're gettin’ fat

Ain't I gonna take you fishin' with me someday

Well a man can't love a woman more than that

Ain't I always nice to your kid sister

Don't I take her drivin’ every night

So sit here at my feet

‘Cause I like you when you're sweet

And you know it ain't feminine to fight

So

Put another log on the fire

Cook me up some bacon

And some beans

Go out to the car

And lift it up

And change the tire

Wash my socks

And sew my old blue jeans

Come on baby

You can fill my pipe

And then go fetch my slippers

And boil me up another pot of tea

Then put another log on the fire

Babe

And come and tell me why you're leavin’ me

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HoF Ads: No Dog Riding Allowed!

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Thinking of Christmas Gifts in July 2014

I would think that it would be needless to say, but considering the level of sophistication to many of my readers, it would probably be better to just go ahead and spell it out. Therefore, please be advised that this is one of a number of special edition Sites To See, and all included in it may have something that just might fit quite nicely under your Christmas tree (or stuffed in a stocking) a few very short months from now. As in a regular Sites To See, the link provided below is to a main site (with my preference being to actual blogs).  The images are linked to their particular page when applicable. Now, the images serve as an example of what they have to offer, and they are not necessarily meant as a recommendation. Although, they do represent something that I liked to at least a certain extent, but since my wife does not like me all that much most of the time (no, I have no idea why, either) I do not expect to see any of them with my name on it. Hopefully, it is better in your family, and I am quite sure that the artisans here would greatly appreciate your business. Besides, spending your money on things that are made and marketed by people not so unlike yourself strikes a blow against corporate greed and all of that other stuff, which is supposed to be a good thing—right?  Oh, and a new idea for this year is to think of things like e-books as being virtual stocking stuffers, which just might make you the coolest ever in the eyes of those you give them to!

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Come Monday...TNT's The Last Ship

“Come Monday…” is a weekly series that will involve a review of (or commentary about) websites, movies, documentaries, television shows, sports, music, and whatever else may tickle my fancy at the time.  Be assured that these reviews will be generally positive, as in accordance to the Jimmy Buffett song “Come Monday.”  This is subject to change, however.  In fact, I would be most derelict in my duties to neglect going on a rant every once in a while.  For rants promote change, and change can be good—right?  Therefore, since good is generally considered as being a positive force in 99.3% of the parallel universes that I am aware of, even a rant could be considered as being something positive, and a genuine hissy-fit would be even better (so I’m told).

When we first saw advertisements for TNT’s new television series, [The Last Ship], my wife and I were not very enthusiastic.  For the show was about the crew of a lone US Navy destroyer trying to protect one of the last surviving scientists, who could find a cure for a global pandemic that had caused the death of over 90% of the world’s population in a matter of weeks.  In all fairness, there was no mention of zombies, but the premise seemed ripe for all sorts of ridiculous situations to us, and our quota for ridiculous situations was already well filled.

Oh, but curiosity got the best of me again.  So, I recorded an episode for us to check out, and before it was over, we were both hoping that the earlier episodes we had missed were still available on On-Demand.  Thankfully, those earlier episodes were still available, and now we wait in eager anticipation for a new one to air each Sunday night at 9 p.m. Central.

No, there have not been any ridiculous situations so far.  My great lack of knowledge about modern naval weaponary may be quite telling, though.  For I do find it somewhat hard to swallow that the ship’s 5-inch gun can be that accurate without laser-guidance.  I mean, in one episode, it landed a shell in the southwest corner of a warehouse from several miles away in order to distract the bad guys when just the movement of the ship in the waves would cause accuracy to vary by several feet from second to second over that distance.

Another thing that greatly bothers me about the ship’s 5-inch gun has nothing to do with the show itself.  For it has only one, and that is just the way our modern destoyers are designed.  Yeah, that single gun can do more than a battery of older designs, which saves space for other things.  That is, as long as that single gun is actually operational, and we all know that “stuff” happens.  Okay, the ship has several other weapon systems, but that is beside the point from my perspective.

Getting back to the show, another thing bothering me is that the ship does not have a [SEAL] team, nor any Marines on-board.  Although, it does have a US Navy Mountain Warfare team, which is actually a [US Marine] unit in real-life.

Speaking of SEAL tems, do you find it interesting that it is always SEAL Team Six being deployed to save the day?  Does this mean that all of the other SEAL teams ain’t all that or is SEAL Team Six just the designated unit for press releases?

Anyway, the pluses certainly outweight the minuses on our books.  Of course, we don’t know diddly about microbiology, which is another aspect to the show.  Nonetheless, the crew of the USS Nathan Lane sure appears to do the US Navy proud, and I highly recommend you giving the show a good look-see.

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Thinking of Christmas Gifts in July 2014

I would think that it would be needless to say, but considering the level of sophistication to many of my readers, it would probably be better to just go ahead and spell it out. Therefore, please be advised that this is one of a number of special edition Sites To See, and all included in it may have something that just might fit quite nicely under your Christmas tree (or stuffed in a stocking) a few very short months from now. As in a regular Sites To See, the link provided below is to a main site (with my preference being to actual blogs).  The images are linked to their particular page when applicable. Now, the images serve as an example of what they have to offer, and they are not necessarily meant as a recommendation. Although, they do represent something that I liked to at least a certain extent, but since my wife does not like me all that much most of the time (no, I have no idea why, either) I do not expect to see any of them with my name on it. Hopefully, it is better in your family, and I am quite sure that the artisans here would greatly appreciate your business. Besides, spending your money on things that are made and marketed by people not so unlike yourself strikes a blow against corporate greed and all of that other stuff, which is supposed to be a good thing—right?  Oh, and a new idea for this year is to think of things like e-books as being virtual stocking stuffers, which just might make you the coolest ever in the eyes of those you give them to!

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Saturday Morning Cartoons (+)

No, it is not that I am in the midst of experiencing a second or third childhood.  For it is arguable that I have never really grown up because of my march toward maturity being interrupted along the way by some episodes of arrested development.  So, instead of thinking that this series is meant as a wistful look back upon a simpler time, think of it as being a rather simplistic mind remaining in a moment for an extended period of time.  In any event, I hope you find it enjoyable.

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Thinking of Christmas Gifts in July 2014

I would think that it would be needless to say, but considering the level of sophistication to many of my readers, it would probably be better to just go ahead and spell it out. Therefore, please be advised that this is one of a number of special edition Sites To See, and all included in it may have something that just might fit quite nicely under your Christmas tree (or stuffed in a stocking) a few very short months from now. As in a regular Sites To See, the link provided below is to a main site (with my preference being to actual blogs).  The images are linked to their particular page when applicable. Now, the images serve as an example of what they have to offer, and they are not necessarily meant as a recommendation. Although, they do represent something that I liked to at least a certain extent, but since my wife does not like me all that much most of the time (no, I have no idea why, either) I do not expect to see any of them with my name on it. Hopefully, it is better in your family, and I am quite sure that the artisans here would greatly appreciate your business. Besides, spending your money on things that are made and marketed by people not so unlike yourself strikes a blow against corporate greed and all of that other stuff, which is supposed to be a good thing—right?  Oh, and a new idea for this year is to think of things like e-books as being virtual stocking stuffers, which just might make you the coolest ever in the eyes of those you give them to!

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ATF: Realizing the Dream

This weekly series will include as many of my all-time favorite (ATF) tunes as I can get my grubby little hands on (so to speak).  Now, each one included in each edition will have some connection with the other—albeit only as a figment of my imagination, but they will not be numbered.  For I just cannot bring myself to rate some higher than others.  So, this will not be a countdown, but if you are enjoying them as much as I do, it won’t matter.  Besides, with no countdown, this could go on forever and ever!  Oh, and despite the fact that there is absolutely no way that your musical tastes can be as exquisite as mine, I welcome any suggestions you might dare to make.  For I am, after all, quite magnanimous by nature.

Link: [Joe Walsh]

Life’s Been Good

Joe Walsh

I have a mansion

Forget the price

Ain't never been there

They tell me it's nice

I live in hotels

Tear out the walls

I have accountants

Pay for it all

They say I'm crazy

But I have a good time

I'm just lookin’ for clues

At the scene of the crime

Life's been good to me

So far

My Maserati

Does 185

I lost my license

Now I don't drive

I have a limo

Ride in the back

I lock the doors

In case I'm attacked

I make hit records

My fans they can't wait

They write me letters

Tell me I'm great

So I got me an office

Gold records on the wall

Just leave a message

Maybe I'll call

Lucky I'm sane

After all I've been through

Everybody says

I'm cool

He's cool

I can't complain

But sometimes I still do

Life's been good to me

So far

I go to parties

Sometimes until four

It's hard to leave

When you can't find the door

It's tough to handle

This fortune and fame

Everybody's so different

I haven't changed

They say I'm lazy

But it takes all my time

Everybody says

Oh yeah

Oh yeah

I keep on goin’

Guess I'll never know why

Life's been good to me

So far

Yeah yeah yeah

Link: [Irene Cara]

What a Feeling

Irene Cara

First

When there's nothing

But a slow

Glowin’ dream

That your fear

Seems to hide

Deep inside

Your mind

All alone

I have cried

Silent tears

Full of pride

In a world

Made of steel

Made of stone

Well

I

Hear the music

Close my eyes

Feel the rhythm

Wrap around

Take ahold

Of my heart

What a feelin’

Beats believin'

I can have it all

Now I'm dancin’ for

My life

Take your passion

And make it happen

Pictures come alive

You can dance right through

Your life

Now

I

Hear the music

Close my eyes

I am rhythm

In a flash

It takes hold

Of my heart

What a feelin’

Beats believin'

I can have it all

Now I'm dancin’ for

My life

What a feelin’

What a feelin’

I am music now

Beats believin’

I am rhythm now

It just comes on back

You can dance right through

Your life

What a feelin’

I can really have it all

What a feelin’

Pictures come alive when I call

I can have it all

I can really have it all

Have it all

Pictures come alive when I call

Call

Call

Call

Call…

Lyrics From: [eLyrics.net]

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