I heard this song whilst driving home from Houston. After it was over I had to know who sang it. Neil Sedaka?! For someone born in 1976, his success is foggy to me and I thought he was the type of singer in the realm of Paul Anka. Not the guy who sung "Calendar Girl" or "Breaking up is Hard to Do" (a song which I erroneously thought was Everly Bros.--whom I love) This song put me in a delightful trance (or was it the road?) and has given me an appreciation for good ol' Neil. I like his slightly feminine voice. I like the intertwining of Elton's and Neil's voice in the chorus of "Bad Blood". I simply can't get it out of my mind. At least, until the next Periodical Curiosity episode arises. I hope you enjoy. This video is brought you by YouTube, a sim-u-lation treat!
Speaking of Simulation, here's a thought,
He works as hard as he ever did when he had his life to live. All the bells and whistles. Spying on himself. Yes, it was definitely much easier living his own life. Vicarious living. Simulation fix. "Sit at home and watch your life unfold!" A jingle from the future. Spend your life in a room with a computer doing your best to create a perfect life for yourself, or your robot, rather. How many women had his robot defiled? Did they even know? For that matter, how many robots had his robot had? How many robots are out there, how many humans are simulating their lives? It doesn't get much reality tv than that! How exciting to watch yourself out there with the people. Reacting how you would in real life, but more thoughtful or thought out because there are no worries of appearance, for your robot is impeccable. He moves through crowds as if hovering above ground (which he does), knows all the right things to say, is slippery and buoyant under pressure, and has a magnetizing way with the ladies (which he does). Perfect in every way--sweet breath and no sweat glands. All he (the man, not the robot) had to do was make decisions. His periphery was expanded by 360 degrees due to the cameras in his robot's body and a simple installation of a circular computer monitor.....gah! Another idea for a story to work on...I need to focus and juggle my ideas responsibly. Easier said than done. I thought of this story idea a few miles from the Watagorda Bay...clumsy segue...
Last weekend I went to my husband's family's bay house in Sargent, TX. The stilted(!) home is on the brackish waters of Caney creek, an inlet of Watagorda Bay. While Nate hovered on a boat across the waters of the Intercoastal Waterway to wade fish in the east bay, I relaxed with our dog Winston. I took pictures, walked down to the private pier (no docks due to the tide shift), read and enjoyed a healthy helping of the sit and stare. Here, Sit and Stare at these:
pelican
cow
sago palm
storm bird
