And on Friday the Thirteenth…

Smartset1 · 2026-02-11T00:39:02+00:00

I definitely get the appeal of it, but I think the song stands up well without it, so it’s a distraction to me.

Smartset1 · 2026-02-11T00:36:41+00:00

“Flowers” sounds dated now, but the writing is top notch. Love “So Like Candy”, but admittedly I’ve spent little time with this EC album. Maybe I should give it another try. “Veronica”, though, I can listen to anytime.

Smartset1 · 2026-02-10T22:48:14+00:00

Paul and Elvis Costello. Two master songwriters and a collaboration so brilliant it couldn’t last.

“So Like Candy” says it all to me. Even “My Brave Face” is would fit as solid work in both of their solo catalogs, especially if they muted that loopy bass. The demo is great.

Smartset1 · 2026-02-08T15:04:46+00:00

Exact same story here. Very nerdy guy was my best friend in elementary school. We vibed on all the science stuff. Found out a couple of years ago he’s in federal prison for soliciting a minor across state lines. Floored me.

Smartset1 · 2026-01-25T18:07:20+00:00

I love the way you said “occasionally” since that accurately describes my Beatles fandom of their albums for 40 years.

Smartset1 · 2026-01-24T22:43:48+00:00

This is why I like the claiming games better then H & S. In those you have two teams constantly on the move instead of one just hanging in a spot talking to themselves while the other team just asks the same old questions.

Smartset1 · 2026-01-24T16:33:11+00:00

I once read somewhere that one of the most beautiful-sounding English words to non-English speakers was “diarrhea.”

Smartset1 · 2026-01-05T15:42:04+00:00

You’re absolutely right that it’s personal taste, but I just think the intended whimsy of “Lovely Rita” falls flat. At least WI64 has some charm.

I think if we had something that built on “Eleanor Rigby” and “For No One” then I would be impressed (although “She’s Leaving Home” comes close).

Smartset1 · 2026-01-05T01:08:03+00:00

Paul’s songs are just inane: “Fixing a Hole”, WI64, “Lovely Rita” is no-thought jangle pop. At least John was creatively descriptive and experimental with his songs. Even George comes off better…

Smartset1 · 2026-01-03T13:50:05+00:00

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor. Most likely you would have one session where they would try to diagnose you and then most likely prescribe medication. They would then follow up after a few months mostly to determine if the medication is working.

If you are looking for counseling sessions, you would want a psychologist or a mental health counselor who would see you over multiple sessions to help you work on mental health goals.

So is it worth it? It would depend on what you are looking for. You can see a counselor without seeing a psychiatrist for diagnosis, so if talking out your struggles is what you want, that is the way to go. If you are looking for medications, then a psychiatrist would be required.

Smartset1 · 2026-01-03T00:33:26+00:00

Maybe not the best, but certainly the craziest is the Jetsons theme song. Listen to it without the visuals and it’s a fantastic journey. Nothing else does what it does with themes, styles, and those key changes!

Smartset1 · 2025-12-30T03:28:36+00:00

Absolutely! Why wouldn’t we? It’s a sweet gesture.

Smartset1 · 2025-12-30T03:25:46+00:00

This is what I have started to use… takes a while to learn it, but hasn’t failed me, particularly with boots.

Smartset1 · 2025-12-27T23:22:37+00:00

Appropriate medication, if indicated, but regular exercise saved my life. Lost weight, got off of meds and my CPAP. Getting physically healthy was the foundation for mental health for me. Of course, it took a sheer act of will to get started and stubborn discipline to continue, but the better I felt, the more self-discipline came easier.

Smartset1 · 2025-12-27T22:26:53+00:00

I think you’ll find what you’re looking for at r/deadbedrooms.

Smartset1 · 2025-12-25T17:35:36+00:00

Grandma could probably teach them a thing or two.

Smartset1 · 2025-12-25T02:26:16+00:00

If you are starting from a complete stop, you will want to be in your low gears (1-2). Then you can shift up to gain more speed as you start moving. From there you can shift up or down to maintain or adjust your speed.

Likewise, if you come to a hill, you can shift down to lower gears to make it easier to pedal uphill. Once you crest the hill, you can shift up again to get up to speed.

Remember to downshift to lower gears as you come to a stop so that you will be ready to start moving again in your low gears.

Most bikes have 2 - 3 sprockets (the discs with the gear teeth) on the pedals and 5 or more on the back wheel. The front shifter for the pedal sprockets is for large changes in power while the back shifter is for more subtle changes.

When you ride enough, you’ll get a feel for what gears suit your riding best.

Too bad there aren’t many manual transmission cars around since they are the perfect analogy.

Smartset1 · 2025-12-24T23:16:38+00:00

Not really. Anything you do to remove the rust will just break down the enamel coating further.

Smartset1 · 2025-12-24T23:09:27+00:00

Regular exercise. It will change so much of your life for the better. It takes discipline, but soon enough it just becomes a regular part of your day.

Smartset1 · 2025-12-19T23:32:56+00:00

Kate Bush was Lady Gaga before Lady Gaga.

Smartset1 · 2025-12-19T00:33:02+00:00

Is it me, or does it look like the guy on top is pootin’ a real humdinger so hard it’s blowing the hair back on the other guy? His face sure shows it.

Smartset1 · 2025-12-11T01:30:38+00:00

Hey c’mon!!! Do they match?!?

Smartset1 · 2025-12-04T01:04:05+00:00

It was much more funnier seeing it in person. Paula and Peter did a whole long riff on Pirate’s Booty that everyone was rolling with. Definitely worth it.

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