Blobby threw a few ideas at me for October. Of them, I was intrigued by this one: “original versions of songs that were taken and made famous by other people.” But I needed a little more definition, as it’s a fine line in my brain between “covers” and “songs made famous by others”. (I’m easily confused like that!) So Blobby clarified it as “songs that were originals that weren’t well known (or known at all). It’s almost like covers Opposite Day.” And our theme was born: ‘covers Opposite Day’!
That could be a wee bit challenging. Or will it? That means I’ll need to flex my music history muscle. Which is smaller than most of my other muscles.
Most people have heard or know of R.E.M.’s “Superman” from 1986. It’s not horrible, but definitely not their best work either, in my opinion.
The song was originally written and performed in 1969 by The Clique.
There really isn’t much difference between the two, as you can tell. But it was R.E.M. who made it popular. Although I do suppose “popular” is subjective.
Until next time...
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Friday, October 9, 2015 at 10:33 am
The tomatoes appear to be giving it one last try before winter.
[igp-video src=”” poster=”//erikrubright.com/media/2015/10/12142327_954552874603186_86607157_n.jpg” width=”500″ height=”500″ class=”aligncenter size-medium video”]The tomatoes appear to be giving it one last try before winter.
Some of you might have seen my Instagram post this morning. The Husbear was going out to the truck to go run some errands early this morning, and found the inside of the truck had been ransacked. He looked over in the car, and the same thing. *grumble*
Apparently someone, or ones, decided to pilfer through our vehicles last night. We live in the country. Down a dirt road. It’s rare the Husbear locks his vehicle, but I almost always do. Or both if I think about it. I am fairly certain I locked the car when I arrived home yesterday, but can’t be 100% certain. Either way, they got in both vehicles. Luckily there wasn’t much in the vehicles. They took all the loose change, sunglasses, the iPhone adapters and accessories, and a radar detector. *grumble*
The dogs didn’t bark. Or if they did, neither one of us heard them. And the cats weren’t too helpful either.
I called the Pea Ridge Police Department and reported the incident. The FIRST officer arrived in about 10 minutes, if even that. The Detective arrived a minute or two later. And then the Captain arrived a few minutes after that. Must have been a light morning today.
I reported what happened. And think I threw the officer for a loop when, after he asked about my wife, I corrected him that my husband was the one who found the burgle, and that he had to leave before they arrived to run errands for his business. Maybe we’re the first gay couple he’s met in this little town? They took the report, and then the Detective and the Captain left. I talked to the officer for a bit about tattoos (since he could see mine), and then he left.
A little frazzled, and upset, I headed off to the studio. I rearranged my evening tattoo appointment, left the studio early after completing my first appointment, and went to Lowe’s to purchased several outdoor motion-activated security lights.
Surprise, surprise, surprise…
I installed both the hard-wired and solar-powered security lights in various places around the house and yard. Hopefully that will shine a little light on the subjects if they attempt a repeat visit.
I also adjusted one of the indoor security cameras we have to cover the area where we park. I will add an actual outdoor security camera this weekend.
Maybe a little over-kill, but I’m all about catching bastards who do shit like this. Or at least making their attempt a lot more difficult for them.
Until next time...
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Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 8:27 am
Tho whoever broke into my vehicles last night: I will find you.
[igp-video src=”” poster=”//erikrubright.com/media/2015/10/12144014_736388219838481_661675240_n.jpg” width=”500″ height=”500″ class=”aligncenter size-medium video”]Tho whoever broke into my vehicles last night: I will find you. #fuckingthieves
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Monday, October 5, 2015 at 4:12 pm
it’s bigger than I thought. I guess I am a size-queen.
[igp-video src=”” poster=”//erikrubright.com/media/2015/10/10616895_624998137643382_84377373_n.jpg” width=”500″ height=”500″ class=”aligncenter size-medium video”]it’s bigger than I thought. I guess I am a size-queen. #gambrinous
Monday, October 5, 2015 at 10:08 am
When one connector comes unsoldered and renders your outdoor music speaker unusable.
[igp-video src=”” poster=”//erikrubright.com/media/2015/10/12093344_1656825851239034_1609384051_n.jpg” width=”500″ height=”500″ class=”aligncenter size-medium video”]When one connector comes unsoldered and renders your outdoor music speaker unusable. #soundfreaq #fail
Friday, October 9, 2015 at 10:33 am
