So, Monday has come and gone. I made myself a promise that I wouldn't leave my weekend post up for the entire week... that doesn't mean that I am going to say anything earth shattering. It made me very happy that so many of you responded to my Earth Hour message, and let me know that you are helping out, each of you in your own little ways.
This morning on a syndicated radio show they discussed the death of myspace, and the emergence of Facebook as the new social networking site. Xanga was mentioned as if it were ancient history... basically dead. I wanted to call that radio show and give them a piece of my mind, but then I thought, no - we are like a secret, happy subculture that the rest of the world has forgot and I like that. If you know me well, you know that I have a Facebook, a myspace, a Bebo, a Live Blog and on and on and on..., but no where else do I have the camaraderie that I have on Xanga. I love all of you so much. I am glad that the riff raff has moved on. I think the cream has risen to the top as far as Xanga is concerned.
Today was a pretty good day. The kids were happy, my tenth graders started
Julius Caesar. Of all of Shakespeare's work, I probably dislike Julius the most, but it is required... I thought of secretly doing
Midsummer's Night Dream or
Much Ado About Nothing, but I don't have time to be a rebel right now. So, we will stab poor Julius in the back, well, I don't know about the poor Julius part, and then we will read as all of those evil conspirators are justifiably punished and of course it will end as all tragedies - with certain death. Yippie, ki ai ay! Does anybody know how to spell that? I left the expletive out.
Spring is definitely sprung. We are in the midst of scary weather time. Right now, it is very yellow outside. Not sunny yellow, but eerie yellow... like to the East it is pitch black and to the west it is sunny, and I know somewhere out there is a rainbow, but here in the middle it is yellow. It was about this time of the year when the tornado hit in Fort Worth, back in the day, when I worked in Fort Worth. I miss Fort Worth..., yikes - focus Trish, really.
Well that's enough chit chat... I may be out of town this weekend. There is a possibility of BB King tickets... so maybe I will be at a concert.
Peace, Love and Energy,
Tricia
Finally, brothers, whatever is true,
whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is
lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or
praiseworthy—think about such things.
~ Philippians 4:8
Comments (27)
Ah....good ole Julius. I took 4 years of Latin....had enough of that!
Hope you enjoy our very special Fools Day tomorrow.
i dont even know what a facebook is.. i must be weird... hope u have a good night!!
YOU lucky woman you>>BB King tickets..lol!
Your students sound lucky to have a teach like you. Yippee Ki-ay?..can't help there...
Spring is finally showing it's face in S.W. Ohio. It reached 60 today. I sure hope the ugly weather stays clear of you.
And last but not least, I love the image and words attached...lovely.
Happy night, Tricia
BBKing tickets? Luckyyyyy. I wish we could meet up and go .. it would be great.
I feel the same way about Xanga .. I have a myspace site and it's just not the same at all. Xanga is where my friends are .. the ones who care. I'm happy we have our secret Xanga enclave, here.
Julius and Brutus ... umm .. "Et tu, Brute'?" Is that right? I hope so.
You are a good friend, Tricia .. thank you for being such a one.
John
Glad you had a good day. Thanks for the pic and the Philipians mind reset.
I say GOOD!!! Let the kiddies have Facebook and leave Xanga to the "mature" adults!! I'm so glad the kids are moving onward and that Xanga is becoming a social network for adults. It is a great group of people, a great support network and just a great place to be! I can only imagine how boring my life would be without it. I have a Facebook, too, and I just don't get it. Maybe it's because I spend the majority of my time on Xanga, but this is where I feel accepted!!
Oooh .. I hope you get the BB King tickets!! I hope you have a wonderful week!
Alicia
A Bebo and a Live Blog? I'm wayyy behind the times.
I am greatful we are not the popular one
Tell you what, Trish - It's a lot nicer being part of the cream that rises to the top than one of the crumbs who sink to the bottom!! ; )
LOL... I have a Bebo too, but it is confusing to me and I am also on blogspot... but you are right the comraderie here is amazing... and it has become more so recently... even with the new gadgets, I find it is nicer here... very real and caring!
Hope you score those tickets!
I seriously don't understand the overwhelming attraction to other sites over xanga but I agree with you. There no better people than those here on xanga.. I think we are just picky and don't let everyone join
. And A Midsummer Night's Dream would be my pick but these kids have to learn to "beware the ides of march". peace
I've been reading a lot of posts about xanga lately. I have to agree, I like that it's our little secret! I'm also enjoying the new recommend feature, I've been exposed to some really great blogs!
Peace!
Happy April,Fool!
" . . . a secret, happy subculture" very well said! May the April Fool visit you today with silly frivolity, and thank you for the tranquil photo.
I've heard about many of the other "social networks". I don't know how in the world I'd have time for anything other than Xanga, especially when hafta take time off from it. I agree, I treasure the "friends" I've made here. They all seem to be a great group of folks or at least my subs are.
I remember Julius in H.S. English Lit. class. (English Lit. one sem., Amer. Lit. one sem.) We weren't required to, but my friends and I liked to memorize quotes & apply them to someone we knew. Our favorite was, "Yon Cassius has a lean and hungry look." We also liked to paraphrase, "Is this a _____ I see before me? Come let me clutch thee." The prof. for Shakespeare course in college required 30 lines memorized per week. Hey! no prob -- I was already into it from H.S.
I hope you have a grand time this coming W/E @ BB King concert.
Happy April Fool's Day!
Good advice from St. Paul. No foolin' on that.
~~Blessings, prayers 'n cheers
Happy Fools Day..
I most certainly do remember you!! How can I forget my fellow Cajun music-loving friend from Texas?! How have you been? I know I keep coming and going from xanga, but I'm going to try my hardest to not let that happen this time.
And you're going to see BB this weekend? Wish I was going with you! BB has always been a favorite of mine. 82 years old and still kicking. He's truly an American treasure.
Well, its good to be back. MySpace works well for my music, gigs and such, but when it comes to blogging, nothing beats xanga. It's good to be back.
Take care, and have fun at the B. B. concert!
"Fur Elise" - here in Enid, there was a music store, Jensen's, ran by Al Jensen, a very respected businessman and musician. He once played oboe for the NBC Symphony while Toscanni was still conductor!!! Anway, he once told me that judges at Tri-State (our annual school music competiton) got so sick of hearing "Fur Elise"!! I found that somewhat humorous. And as far as Beethoven piano works go, I prefer his "Pathetique Sonata". Beautiful piano work.
One more thing...If I remember correctly, aren't you a fan of Mr. Domino's?
@fingers83 - Yes, myspace is good for posting music, but not music blogs. I am glad you remember me, and I am will do my very best be to watching BB Friday night. If I am so lucky, I will report back.
If you come and go Steven, that is no problem, as long as you always come back. Someday I will come and see you play in Oklahoma... someday... that is going to happen.
Hugs, Tricia
Fats Domino for sure..., he is greatness.
I certainly agree that Fur Elise is not Beethoven's best..., it is overplayed, but in 1970 something, that is what little girls learned to play on the piano.
Hugs, Tricia
@pray14me -
To this day, I still think that young piano students still learn "Fur Elise". But believe it or not, when I took lessons, I never learned that one. As a matter of fact, I did hardly any classical music, very much to my disdain. I'll gripe about that later though!
And God bless Fats Domino. 80 years now, and he is still with us.
I have myspace & facebook accounts.......I rarely go there...they are too confusing & I don't care for them...XANGA is MY - SPACE, I prefer it!
Ol' J.C always was a bit dry for my taste, although I have to admit loving Asterix and Obelix beating up his whole army every time.