tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745748859173296736.post1863079955169321772..comments2023-04-11T09:34:03.031-04:00Comments on Polybloggimous: Stuff About MeNathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00648438549121320566noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745748859173296736.post-12381392592487883172008-04-11T16:36:00.000-04:002008-04-11T16:36:00.000-04:00Talent is overrated!But if the only reason you eve...Talent is overrated!<BR/><BR/>But if the only reason you ever played instruments was for other people, then that's good enough for stopping. ;)MWThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09446603415730525882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745748859173296736.post-45550363178901565982008-04-11T15:34:00.000-04:002008-04-11T15:34:00.000-04:00Vince, did you not see the bit about her taking ou...Vince, did you not see the bit about her taking out your teeth with a chain?!<BR/><BR/>Don't taunt her!Random Michelle Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817444379694818074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745748859173296736.post-27719727443875531522008-04-11T15:19:00.000-04:002008-04-11T15:19:00.000-04:00I've eaten horse. Horse Testicles.And how did that...<I>I've eaten horse. Horse Testicles.</I><BR/><BR/>And how did that work out for you?vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16955307244053931069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745748859173296736.post-11999733244556000002008-04-11T14:50:00.000-04:002008-04-11T14:50:00.000-04:00Writing is different.I started writing, and contin...Writing is different.<BR/><BR/>I started writing, and continue to write, for myself. <BR/><BR/>I played guitar and was in the band because my parents told me to be, and because it was easier to continue than to convince them to allow me to stop.<BR/><BR/>I take joy in writing and singing, but playing a musical instrument just makes me feel embarrassed at my lack of talent.Random Michelle Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817444379694818074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745748859173296736.post-15190743583340395432008-04-11T14:33:00.000-04:002008-04-11T14:33:00.000-04:00I haven't touched a musical instrument on a regula...<I>I haven't touched a musical instrument on a regular basis since I was 17. Why? Because although I can easily figure out the basics of any instrument I pick up, I'm never going to be any good at any of them.</I><BR/><BR/>That's no reason to not do something!<BR/><BR/>Would you give up trying to write because you'll never be Stephen King?MWThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09446603415730525882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745748859173296736.post-86370500742989740472008-04-11T14:26:00.000-04:002008-04-11T14:26:00.000-04:00You know Nathan, I hadn't taken that the wrong way...You know Nathan, I hadn't taken that the wrong way until you pointed it out.Random Michelle Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817444379694818074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745748859173296736.post-31975444984469876512008-04-11T13:00:00.000-04:002008-04-11T13:00:00.000-04:00OK, vodka.And I just had another look at my last c...OK, vodka.<BR/><BR/>And I just had another look at my last comment and possibly I should clarify.<BR/><BR/>the hook.<BR/><BR/>That got me off 'the hook'.Nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00648438549121320566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745748859173296736.post-43117807657454546992008-04-11T12:46:00.000-04:002008-04-11T12:46:00.000-04:00Enforcer? No such thing!Mishka just likes peace. S...Enforcer? No such thing!<BR/><BR/>Mishka just likes peace. Sometimes peace requires big stick (glances under table) but all friends here!<BR/><BR/>Sit! Have vodka! Have peace!Random Michelle Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817444379694818074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745748859173296736.post-75073775067234191622008-04-11T08:15:00.000-04:002008-04-11T08:15:00.000-04:00Tania,In 4th Grade, Cinderella Moseby was in the l...Tania,<BR/><BR/>In 4th Grade, Cinderella Moseby was in the lunch line behind me. She bent down to pick up something she had dropped and then hit her head on the bottom of my tray when she stood up. I was something like 4'5"/ 80 lbs. and she was at least a foot taller / 140 lbs.<BR/><BR/>I got called into the Dean's office and when I got accused of hitting her with my tray, I just said, "Have you <EM>seen</EM> Cinderella?"<BR/><BR/>That got me off.<BR/><BR/>And I thought Mischka was our enforcer. I get so confused sometimes.Nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00648438549121320566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745748859173296736.post-79285159478911814742008-04-11T08:04:00.000-04:002008-04-11T08:04:00.000-04:00Suuuuure! It was an accident!I see we now have our...Suuuuure! It was an accident!<BR/><BR/>I see we now have our bouncer for the group: the Chain wielding Tanya!Random Michelle Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817444379694818074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745748859173296736.post-27291065321729298192008-04-10T22:30:00.000-04:002008-04-10T22:30:00.000-04:00I've eaten horse. Horse Testicles.I can wiggle my ...I've eaten horse. Horse Testicles.<BR/><BR/>I can wiggle my ears, nose, and scalp.<BR/><BR/>I can flex my pecs like Hans and Franz.<BR/><BR/>I broke Jeannie Moore's tooth in seventh grade when I hit her in the mouth with a chain. It was a total accident.Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18142380580388373496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745748859173296736.post-83292175463954343172008-04-10T21:13:00.000-04:002008-04-10T21:13:00.000-04:00I think joining the Army just to rid one's self of...I think joining the Army just to rid one's self of a nickname is a little extreme. :DNathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00648438549121320566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745748859173296736.post-477225168729260432008-04-10T20:40:00.000-04:002008-04-10T20:40:00.000-04:00I can juggle.I played trombone in elementary schoo...I can juggle.<BR/><BR/>I played trombone in elementary school for 2 years, and never touched a brass instrument after that. You really have to have your own mouthpiece.<BR/><BR/>I interviewed Neil Diamond after a concert for our Junior Acheivement radio show.<BR/><BR/>I graduated from High School at age 16 because I went to summer school for 2 years to get enough credits.<BR/><BR/>I was in "Sing Out El Paso." an "Up With People" chapter, and improvised a speech for the Taos, New Mexico Junior Chamber of Commerce that resulted in the JCCs giving me a standing ovation. It was one of the true highlights of my life.<BR/><BR/>My nickname all through school was Mouse (from Tom-mouse). I finally gave up the nickname in the Army.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00273212686600552771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745748859173296736.post-22896533605554010992008-04-10T19:24:00.000-04:002008-04-10T19:24:00.000-04:00Nathan, we were ALL making horrible noises with ou...Nathan, we were ALL making horrible noises with our instruments!<BR/><BR/>And the problem I think was that it wasn't making much noise at all. :)Random Michelle Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817444379694818074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745748859173296736.post-30166454472429667142008-04-10T19:01:00.000-04:002008-04-10T19:01:00.000-04:00Michelle, It just seems to me that if you kept ma...Michelle, It just seems to me that if you kept making horrible noises with the thing week after week, the teacher might have taken a look at the thing.<BR/><BR/>It's nice to know he/she just assumed you were unteachable instead.Nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00648438549121320566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745748859173296736.post-92121696676284458372008-04-10T18:50:00.000-04:002008-04-10T18:50:00.000-04:00Well, we're talking elementary school here--4th or...Well, we're talking elementary school here--4th or 5th grade--so it's not like music teachers expected a lot out of us.<BR/><BR/>And I had nothing with which to compare, so I didn't complain.Random Michelle Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817444379694818074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745748859173296736.post-50766698029214707322008-04-10T16:28:00.000-04:002008-04-10T16:28:00.000-04:00"but it wasn't until the end of the year that the ...<EM>"but it wasn't until the end of the year that the instructor discovered my flute was broken, which is why I was having such a difficult time."</EM><BR/><BR/>Brilliant fucking teacher. Way to pay attention.Nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00648438549121320566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745748859173296736.post-21928020161035275372008-04-10T15:37:00.000-04:002008-04-10T15:37:00.000-04:00I played clarinet in junior high and high school, ...I played clarinet in junior high and high school, because they wouldn't let me play drums, but needed another clarinet.<BR/><BR/>In elementary school I tried to play flute, but it wasn't until the end of the year that the instructor discovered my flute was broken, which is why I was having such a difficult time. But I'd long given up already.<BR/><BR/>I really disliked the clarinet and really wanted to play drums instead.<BR/><BR/>I played guitar from the age of 8 until I was 17. (I played and sang in the church folk group from the age of about 10 until I was 16 or 17.)<BR/><BR/>I also taught myself the basics of piano.<BR/><BR/>I haven't touched a musical instrument on a regular basis since I was 17. Why? Because although I can easily figure out the basics of any instrument I pick up, I'm never going to be any good at any of them.Random Michelle Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817444379694818074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745748859173296736.post-45176197337123330552008-04-10T14:11:00.000-04:002008-04-10T14:11:00.000-04:00Here's my contribution:1. I published my first poe...Here's my contribution:<BR/><BR/>1. I published my first poem in 4th grade.<BR/><BR/>2. Despite not having a teaching degree, or any degree beyond an AA, I have taught high school students and taught community college classes.<BR/><BR/>3. I once head speak, then met Elie Wiesel. It was a defining moment in my life.vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16955307244053931069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745748859173296736.post-5954434354359700502008-04-10T13:29:00.000-04:002008-04-10T13:29:00.000-04:00The other nice thing about playing baritone is you...The other nice thing about playing baritone is you don't have to compete for the solos.Nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00648438549121320566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745748859173296736.post-35163134092288310632008-04-10T13:28:00.000-04:002008-04-10T13:28:00.000-04:00Too funny on the HS graduation thing! I worry a l...Too funny on the HS graduation thing! I worry a little about my eldest on that same issue, but it's his job to follow through. (He just started college this quarter, but is walking in HS graduation this June.)<BR/><BR/>I played clarinet for a painful year and looked longingly at the saxophones. I also played classical guitar for several years, and still get it out and noodle with it from time to time. I'd like to learn bluegrass.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745748859173296736.post-71975658120222405542008-04-10T13:25:00.000-04:002008-04-10T13:25:00.000-04:00I have knowingly eaten a dog and a horse.I switche...I have knowingly eaten a dog and a horse.<BR/><BR/>I switched from trumpet to Baritone Horn for the same reason. Knowing you were low brass makes a lot of things clearer, now.John the Scientisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03467337009577733553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745748859173296736.post-64916511497591383842008-04-10T13:24:00.000-04:002008-04-10T13:24:00.000-04:00I know people who have knowingly eaten both cat an...I know people who have knowingly eaten both cat and dog.<BR/><BR/>Although not in this country.Random Michelle Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13817444379694818074noreply@blogger.com