tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post555277865563071015..comments2023-09-01T04:29:11.256-04:00Comments on Suburban Soliloquy: Friday Night Frolic - Tournaments and PredictionsJaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-60747485845847045222012-03-21T20:17:36.135-04:002012-03-21T20:17:36.135-04:00You are plenty poetic, having developed your genre...You are plenty poetic, having developed your genre. Like Gert Stein, you are not following a narrative line. It is cut accross the mental, physical landscape. MichaelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-87529518342698837012012-03-19T19:19:12.111-04:002012-03-19T19:19:12.111-04:00Michael- And how. Far, far ahead.
I was pretty su...Michael- And how. Far, far ahead.<br /><br />I was pretty sure that is what you meant about the blade. Funny you say this though--"something I could learn from"--as I'd like to be less precise and more poetic. I read your poetry and think/say the same thing. ;)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-62498298017546811852012-03-19T18:03:44.258-04:002012-03-19T18:03:44.258-04:00Jayne, could be lost, now found tapes of Janis and...Jayne, could be lost, now found tapes of Janis and big brother. The singer is well ahead of the band. <br /><br />I re-read something I wrote before about sharpening your blade, meaning that you are very precise with your words. Something I could learn from. But I must apologize for not re-reading before I sent it. Auto correct in the fingers of a careless person is a dangerous thing. I am not sure what I was saying and I wrote it. Michael PaulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-78239276194035168142012-03-19T17:32:30.690-04:002012-03-19T17:32:30.690-04:00Marylinn- Absolutely. She does seem an old soul--h...Marylinn- Absolutely. She does seem an old soul--her sound comes from another era to which she is undeniably connected. Yeah, I think anyone would make the same prediction--it's been made plenty. The scouts were there long before me. That would be a fun job, though, wouldn't it? :)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-40497325972024935242012-03-19T17:28:37.186-04:002012-03-19T17:28:37.186-04:00Ah yes, Susan, baseball. My son used to play until...Ah yes, Susan, baseball. My son used to play until he could play no more. Oh lordy those were long, painful games! Hope yours are a little more exciting. ;)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-17732058446182594082012-03-19T17:27:39.151-04:002012-03-19T17:27:39.151-04:00Ha, Leah! You know what the best part of the weeke...Ha, Leah! You know what the best part of the weekend was?? Soul food in Worcester. No kidding. Sweet Ts--was excellent! I could write a review for them. Interesting characters working there, too.<br /><br />I love the underdog, the bad news bears... my kids have been on a few teams like that--zero wins all season. But it <em>is</em> the heart that counts. Your daughter's resilient and has a lot of heart. Just like her mama. ;)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-22155269240045237282012-03-19T17:22:15.488-04:002012-03-19T17:22:15.488-04:00Watched it just now, thanks to your link, JES. She...Watched it just now, thanks to your link, JES. She's fabulous--there's a certain lack of self consciousness about her that I find so refreshing--a natural.<br /><br />Ha! LOL--no kidding, I recorded a portion of my last excursion (the walk, not the weekend long soccer tournament), including verbal notes, and also some other bits with pretty birdsong and the sounds of the world around me. I <em>almost</em> posted one audio of my footsteps and the sandy roads, but a noisy car drove by and dirtied it up. <br /><br />Ah! No kidding--soccer: the very essence of suburbia. Denial, JES, denial. (Ok, maybe I'll add it later--I'm sure I could add it to plenty others.) ;)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-3032388542918875382012-03-19T17:09:47.416-04:002012-03-19T17:09:47.416-04:00Goosebumps, Hilary! Yes! I don't know how you ...Goosebumps, Hilary! Yes! I don't know how you could listen to her and <em>not</em> get goosebumps. ;)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-39848964598435392412012-03-19T17:08:48.433-04:002012-03-19T17:08:48.433-04:00In about a month... not fair! Funny, it is the sam...In about a month... not fair! Funny, it is the same procedure every year, isn't it? This spring, we have track for both kids, soccer for my son, and lacrosse for my daughter. Oh boy. :/Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-77495167746294537912012-03-19T17:07:12.983-04:002012-03-19T17:07:12.983-04:00Gnats were not so bad, Susan. Maybe a bit too earl...Gnats were not so bad, Susan. Maybe a bit too early for them--the weather was still a bit chilly, although, today, it is gloriously sunny and warm. <br /><br />Howard's quite remarkable. :)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-5692459323064868962012-03-19T17:04:59.457-04:002012-03-19T17:04:59.457-04:00Dan- yeah, lots of depth there, and hopefully lots...Dan- yeah, lots of depth there, and hopefully lots of good things for and from this band in the years to come.<br /><br />In our town, parents were asked to sign contracts stating that they would refrain from yelling/coaching from the sidelines, etc.--good behavior kind of thing. That's how bad it gets--grown ups have to vow not to get too excited. Of course, it doesn't prevent it from happening. Really spoils it for the kids some times. The klink is a good place for those kinds of parents--hopefully it keeps them quiet for a while. ;)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-22255549578323393622012-03-19T17:00:49.510-04:002012-03-19T17:00:49.510-04:00She's a talented young lady, for sure. I tried...She's a talented young lady, for sure. I tried to pre-order the album but couldn't--looked like they sold out! I'm sure there will be more available soon, though.Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-83205230312986481172012-03-19T16:59:33.035-04:002012-03-19T16:59:33.035-04:00Definitely the real deal, Leonora. And no, I can&#...Definitely the real deal, Leonora. And no, I can't imagine you being the sort of parent to scream at her kids from the sidelines (I'm always surprised by the amount of mothers who do). I'm pretty quiet at games, except for maybe a supportive "Good job" shout out here and there. ;)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-72528854633164515202012-03-19T16:57:05.424-04:002012-03-19T16:57:05.424-04:00She is getting a lot of attention, so I guess it&#...She is getting a lot of attention, so I guess it's a pretty safe bet, huh, Kono? Too bad about the record shop--bricks and mortar can't compete with the virtual world--but at least your getting some steals.<br /><br />Ah, the I-Mac pitching and proud daddy looking on--that's a great picture. (He'll thank you, later, for not getting crazy at the games.) My kids go to a big hockey school, and parents have been known to become violent at some of the games. One father was actually killed by another out in the parking lot after a game--was beaten and hit his head against a rock. That is extreme, but it illustrates how crazy some people can get at these games. My kids don't play hockey and we don't go to any of the games, and I'm glad for that (it's a brutal sport to begin with--half the fighting seems for show). But the town sports can be just as brutal, vocally, anyway.Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-89894229145191199092012-03-19T16:49:12.824-04:002012-03-19T16:49:12.824-04:00It's a lot of fun to watch them develop, no ma...It's a lot of fun to watch them develop, no matter what level the kids are playing at. It's a <em>game</em>, right?! We can't all be MVPs--that includes my kids. ;)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-89664394975676722502012-03-19T16:47:53.279-04:002012-03-19T16:47:53.279-04:00Yes, Suze, the one with the unmistakeable voice--J...Yes, Suze, the one with the unmistakeable voice--Joe Cocker. <br /><br />It's a pity about the sideline coaches--makes for some tense moments, irritated parents. I feel bad for the poor kids, who often seem visibly disturbed by their overzealous and overbearing parents. Can't figure out why it is that the offending sideliners don't see it for themselves. Grrr.<br /><br />Had a great weakend--very busy with games and traveling, but enjoyable. :)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-90219809614972767862012-03-19T16:43:45.240-04:002012-03-19T16:43:45.240-04:00Totally, Rubye. She's getting well deserved pr...Totally, Rubye. She's getting well deserved praise. :)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-17681762316952800512012-03-19T15:09:01.986-04:002012-03-19T15:09:01.986-04:00Makes one truly believe in old souls, to hear some...Makes one truly believe in old souls, to hear someone so young sing the blues from the bottoms of her feet, the bottom of her heart. I think you are safe in this prediction. Are there enough hours in your days to add Talent Scout to your CV? xoMarylinn Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02759437467691163658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-31153153544513206912012-03-19T12:30:07.441-04:002012-03-19T12:30:07.441-04:00I hear you about the soccer. But with me, it's...I hear you about the soccer. But with me, it's baseball. Games start this Friday.Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-49008433567791740072012-03-19T09:25:51.004-04:002012-03-19T09:25:51.004-04:00Soccer mom Soliloquist, making art on the chilly s...Soccer mom Soliloquist, making art on the chilly sidelines. Inspired by knobby knees, tangled hair, and the certainty that magic was in the making.<br /><br /> I remember the days when my daughter player high school soccer. The team was new, the enthusiasm high— even after two straight years without a win. I was proud that my girl stuck with it in spite of the stigma of being a loser. Those two years taught us both a lot about commitment.<br /><br />Alabama Shakes...I'm in love!Leah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-8532757709978190832012-03-19T06:38:48.737-04:002012-03-19T06:38:48.737-04:00Great music. (Did you see their "Hold On,&quo...Great music. (Did you see their "Hold On," on Conan? Video <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opb64gkF-g4" rel="nofollow">here</a>.)<br /><br />I'm really sorta wishing the Soliloquist would start carrying a little video cam with her as she goes about these excursions in the outside world. Including her spontaneous narration, of course.<br /><br />And how, oh how could she have written a soccer-season post without including the new "Suburbia" label? ;)JEShttp://johnesimpson.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-62326490282649464032012-03-19T00:05:09.948-04:002012-03-19T00:05:09.948-04:00She is the real deal for sure. Pure talent. And ye...She is the real deal for sure. Pure talent. And yes, I heard Otis in the second song. And yes, I got goosebumps. Beautiful.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-31008928643735236232012-03-18T17:38:29.256-04:002012-03-18T17:38:29.256-04:00As soon as the skiing season is over (in about a m...As soon as the skiing season is over (in about a month), the ball starts rolling. Same procedure every year >:)<br /><br /><a href="http://cold-as-heaven.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Cold As Heaven</a>CA Heavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07558100567878233142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-76213557365115228542012-03-18T16:52:10.249-04:002012-03-18T16:52:10.249-04:00What a knock-out voice! I hear the Winehouse, but...What a knock-out voice! I hear the Winehouse, but, really, what I hear is this beauty of a voice. I'm with you on the prediction & do keep us posted. I love back story, too. Good luck fighting off the gnats . . .Susan Scheidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09250142489341777926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-762878187346313358.post-28726302055560529122012-03-17T15:55:19.466-04:002012-03-17T15:55:19.466-04:00Wow...sweet as a songbird and deep as a river...ni...Wow...sweet as a songbird and deep as a river...nice octave range there, I'm a convert!<br />Yeah, damn sideline coaches...i remember fistfights between parents when I was a young football player...one of them was so crazy all of us kids got scared and stopped playing until the cops rolled up and dragged the 5 or 6 brawlers off to the klink for the night hahaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com