02.27.04
If Cats and Dogs could Blog
Today’s The Joy of Tech! got a good giggle out of me. I think I have read some gothiblogs very much like the cat blog.
02.19.04
Lyrics: Pieces of Lisa From Vase[S] by Dahlia
Pieces of Lisa feels different from the other songs on the album to me because it seems to tell a very specific story, one of love lost. Even though most of the lines are very specific the personal nature of the story still leaves the meaning of the song somewhat vague. In the first stanza she sings “I later traveled north to live among the roses”. Since Portland is Dahlia’s home town and it is called ‘The City of Roses’ I assume this speaks to moving to Portland from California(?). In the next line “Eyes closed I watched you dancing at The City” I capitalized The City because I believe she is not referring to the city of Portland but rather to The City, a dance club in downtown Portland that used to play house music and allow minors but closed a few years back. There are two pieces of the song that I cannot make out, the first is ” You loved your cat of nine tails each ?? silver jewelery” and the second is near the end ” I wished in that moment the need ??”. If anyone has an idea what is said here please post it, I would love to know.
Pieces of Lisa
From Vase[S] by Dahlia
You knocked upon my door, surprised me gently
We listened to The Smiths and ate fresh blueberries
I later traveled north to live among the roses
Eyes closed I watched you dancing at The City
Where are you going?
What are you waiting for?
What are you leaving behind?
Pieces of Lisa
Pieces of Lisa
Pieces of Lisa
Inseparable we were, days of drama
But we got whatever we wanted without any problem
Jump sticks coiled up in my hair, lipstick, vintage clothing
You loved your cat of nine tails each ?? silver jewelry
Where are you going?
What are you waiting for?
What are you leaving behind?
Pieces of Lisa
Pieces of Lisa
Pieces of Lisa
But as fast as time had passed I know test you paused
To spite the spider’s warning you were caught
I wished in that moment the need ??
I left with your voice in my head calling for your precious
Where are you going?
What are you waiting for?
What are you leaving behind you?
Pieces of Lisa
Pieces of Lisa
Pieces of Lisa
02.16.04
Still Upset over 9/11
Over the weekend I watched Bowling for Columbine (2002) and became very upset at various parts during the movie. I am not sure exactly why other than because the filmmakers were trying to get an emotional reaction out of me. Today the lunchtime conversation with my co-workers turned to the attacks on Sept 11 2001 and I again became quite upset. Just thinking about that day bothered me so much that I had to leave the lunchroom and then the building. I have the feeling that walking away is equitable to ignoring a problem and that there is something there I need to ruminate on and come to terms with, but I also believe that at work is probably not the best place for that bit of self-exploration. When the time comes I should re-read The Lion’s Den: Why 2001 was an upsetting year. and see what I learn but that time is not today.
02.13.04
Confessions of a Buffy Addict
I don’t need Buffy… I can stop anytime… really!
After a glut of Buffy the Vampire Slayer that started with a two season marathon viewing during the January ice storm and was followed by the first season of Angel I figured it was time to take a break. I called my pusher and got a fresh shipment of season 5 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine thinking I would watch it, them maybe move on to season 4 of The Sopranos (from the library) and then seasons 3 and 4 of Red Dwarf (currently on order from amazon.com). Well I watched The Sopranos and started in on Deep Space 9 but it was not very long before the first symptoms of Buffy withdraw started to set in (pacing around the house, wondering who Dawn is, shaking of the hand, wanting to see Willow smile, etc…) I thought I was stronger than this but last night I broke down and watched “Buffy vs. Dracula” and “Real Me” the first two episodes in Buffy season 5. All I can say is… I feel MUCH better now.
02.11.04
Of Sea Lions and Police Cruisers
It’s a sad story but a beautiful photo. This 300-pound sea lion was picked up by police 65 miles from the ocean after commuters called him in as a traffic hazard. While waiting for animal control to come by the sea lion decided to sun himself on the back of a police cruiser.
02.09.04
The Trick Is…
Sometimes when all is not well in the world I have to remind myself of the trick.
02.06.04
Lyrics: My Culture by 1 Giant Leap
I have become fascinated with another song. This time the song is My Culture by 1 Giant Leap. I was originally drawn to the song by the beautiful soft rhythm of the singing and the smooth guitar. Once I started to hear the lyrics though it quickly became an object of fixation. Here are the lyrics for all to enjoy, a music video can be found at AtomFilms:
1 Giant Leap
My Culture
I’m the sum total of my ancestors
I carry their DNA
We are representatives of a long line of people
And we carried them around everywhere
This long line of people
That goes back to the beginning of time
And when we meet, they meet other lines of people
And we say bring together the lines of me
When I look back over the years
At the things that brought tears to my eyes
Papa said we have to be wise to live long lives
Now I recognize what my father said before he dies
Vocalize things I’ve left unsaid
Left my spirit unfed for too long
I’m coming home to my family
Where I can be strong
Be who I planned to be
Within me, my ancestry
Givin’ me continuity
Would it be remiss to continue in this way
Would you rather I quit
Come with the other shit
Making people’s hips sway
Lip service I pay, but I’m nervous
I pray for all the mothers who get no sleep
Like a lifeline, I light lines ’cause my compassion is deep
For the people who fashioned me, my soul to keep
And this is who I happen to be
And if I don’t see that I’m strong, then I won’t be
This is what my Daddy told me
I wished he would hold me
A little more than he did
But he taught me my culture
And how to live positive
I never wanna shame
The blood in my veins and bring pain
To my sweet grandfather’s face, in his resting place
I make haste to learn and not waste
Everything my forefathers earned in tears
For my culture
Fall back again
Crawl from the warm water
For my culture
Water to air
You’re on your feet again
Your feet again
Hello Dad, remember me?
I’m the man you thought I’d never be
I’m the boy who you reduced to tears
Dad, I’d been lonely for 27 years
Yeah, that’s right, my name’s Rob
I’m the one who landed the pop stars job
I’m the one who you told, “Look, don’t touch”
And the kid who wouldn’t amount to much
I believe in the senses out of sound
I have always been too loud
Won’t you help me drown it out?
I’m what I feel
And what I’m feeling is surreal
I’m a massive spinnin’ wheel, always digging in my heels
Now I got the faith
Fall back again
Crawl from the warm water
Water to air
You’re on your feet again
Your feet again
Ha, lace up your booty
Going back to the roots, continue my interlude
Feed freakin’ for loot
And my spell’s been to check what your future brings is now
And your forefathers further know how
But now, what happened to the world without the hatred
Use your head, if the needle is wise, be the thread
And weave ancestral wisdom, yours by best
Spreading the Lord’s word over this broad Earth
This is what my Daddy told me
I wished he would hold me
A little more than he did
But he taught me my culture
And how to live positive
I never wanna shame
The blood in my veins and bring pain
To my sweet grandfather’s face, in his resting place
I make haste to learn and not waste
Everything my forefathers earned in tears
For my culture
Fall back again
Crawl from the warm water
Water to air
You’re on your feet again
Your feet again
For my culture
Fall back again
Crawl from the warm water
Water to air
You’re on your feet again
Your feet again
For my culture
02.04.04
Portland is the #6 Most Stressful City in the USA
I was surprised to see a study at BestPlaces.net that states Portland ranks #6 on the list of America’s most stressful cities (out of 331 metropolitan areas evaluated). While the study mentions reasons why the top five cities (Tacoma WA, Miami FL, New Orleans LI, Las Vegas NV and New York NY) are so stressful for people and the ranking criteria it does not go into any specifics of why Portland ranked so high in the list.
02.03.04
Lyrics: Pedro From Vase[S] by Dahlia
Pedro is one of my favorite songs from Vase[S]. The song for me is beautiful and full of hope. The song feels to me like an honest testimonial from someone who is in love.
Pedro
From Vase[S] by Dahlia
Absorb you into my skin
Surrender to your assets
Victim to your reflection
Attacked on all my senses
You prove it to me
You prove it to me
Give me your mouth and breath out
To taste your soul with kisses
Rushing through our spirit
That we deserve this happiness
You prove it to me every time
You prove it to me every time
I’m scared in the depth to which I trust
Sometimes I wonder if I will be enough
But I say glowing away baby
You prove it to me every time I close my eyes
You prove it to me every time I close my eyes
You prove it to me every time
You prove it to me every time I close my eyes
She said
Love is a place where ego does not live
Love is a place where ego does not live
Love is a place where ego does not live
Love is a place where ego does not live
She said: I love you
You prove it to me
02.02.04
Next Genration X-Box to run on PowerPC Chips
According an article in the Mercury News specs for the next generation Xbox have come out and it will abandon the Intel chip of the current model in favor of the same PowerPC chip used by G5 Macintosh computers:
For gamers, the new Xbox will be impressive, giving them the ability to play fast-action, realistic 3-D games on a high-definition TV set. Microsoft’s emissaries have told industry developers and publishers that the next Xbox will be ready to launch in fall 2005 with the following specifications:
• Three IBM-designed 64-bit microprocessors. The combined power of these chips means the Xbox Next will have more computing power than most personal computers. Earlier versions of these PowerPC chips are used in Apple Computer’s high-end G5 PowerMac machines now.
• A graphics chip designed by ATI Technologies with speeds much faster than its upcoming R400 chip for the personal computer. This chip will help the next Xbox to display games with the resolution of high-definition TV.
• Compatibility with the original Xbox, which is based on Intel and Nvidia chips, isn’t guaranteed. Microsoft is concerned it would cost too much money in hardware or in licensing fees to enable the Xbox Next to play old Xbox games. This is risky in part because Sony’s strategy has been to maintain compatibility with its old consoles.