Name something you've learned this week

[mvd]

I'll mention something from the book I'm reading - Rednecks And Bluenecks: The Politics of Country Music (by Chris Willman.) I never knew that the major labels in Nashville are well represented by Democrats: Paul Worley, Tracy Gershon, John Grady, Tim DuBois (I have the same last name - cool,) Joe Galante, and Luke Lewis among them. On the Repuke side are James Stroud, Tony Brown, and Mark Wright.

Unfortunately, I also learned that singer Miranda Lambert is a Repuke. That means my two favorite country albums from last year were done by Bush supporters! Oh well, I'll use my liberal tolerance and continue to enjoy the music. On the bright side, Allison Moorer is a Democrat - I thought she had to be after she married Steve Earle.

[WCGreen]

1. I learned never to start a thread with Hersey's Syrup as a theme..

Seriously, that sounds like a great book....

[mvd]

5. It is a great book

Anyone remotely interested in country music and politics should own it. Goes through the history of country music (its political roots, how it has reacted in times of war, how it reacted to changes in culture,) and has tons of quotes from country personalities. Chris Willman is also a likable and witty host.

[Rabrrrrrr]

2. Carol Burnett is still alive; Katherine Hepburn didn't have Parkinson's,

but had something else that causes tremors, acronym, I believe, ET - but I even though I learned what it was called, I can't remember what it is.

Also, I learned not to sell my penis to Nigerian's who are helping to hide money from ousted monarchs.

[SteppingRazor]

3. This week, I learned that being 30 isn't so bad...

yesterday represented one week into my 30th year. So far, I'm managing to cope.

[mvd]

7. I didn't like turning 30

Especially since I wanted to get more done in my 20s. Thanks for the words of encouragement. :hi:

[BrotherBuzz]

4. Diluting 2% milk in half does not make 1% milk

Yuck!

[NewWaveChick1981]

6. I've learned that a really good friend of mine is an even

better friend than I realized. :hug:

[mvd]

8. Good for you, NewWaveChick!

:hi:

[grannylib]

9. I learned the French alphabet and some vocabulary, trading French and

Spanish with my daughter (I speak some Spanish, she speaks some French) when the power went out the other night and we couldn't watch the rest of Project Runway.
We sat around and traded vocab and spoke simple sentences to each other to see how much we could figure out, and marveled over the similarities and just enjoyed each other's company and had fun!

[Guava Jelly]

10. I learned 102 degree weather is easier to handle when you loose 50 + #'s

also I need a hot tub :)

[Broken_Hero]

11. I learned what Luddite meant nt

[nosillies]

12. I learned that highlighter pens you thought were old and dried up

can still make marks all over your couch when wielded by a two-year-old.

[Xipe Totec]

13. Back Propagation Neural Networks

do require normalized exemplars, contrary to expert opinion.

:banghead:

[crim son]

14. I learned that I can't get 100% on every exam.

And I learned a whole bunch about medical terminology. Finally, I learned that I can make a break with the past and not shrivel up and die. All in all, a good week.

[idgiehkt]

15. That I'm kind of an asshole.

No more than most people, but certainly no less.

[Deja Q]

16. I learned the truth of management.