Your show was epic! We loved every second - I was in a black dress but we did join all those colorful folks on Broadway afterwards. It was more about the music than the booze.
Good morning, GK! Ah, common sense. Thank you! I recall these words from Desiderata to guide me "Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth." When I see other men and women my age trying too hard (or as the kids call "cheugy" -- you're a man who loves unique words, phrases, etymology, too, so I think you'll dig that!) I may roll my eyes but I'm always careful to make sure I'm not guilty of the same. Thelonius Monk said "sometimes being hip is what it ain't." Since I've never been hip I'm kept in check!
I am in nearly 100% agreement with your observations about manners; however, there is a phenomenon that mystifies me: I have found some tatooed, pierced, long-haired folks very nice and mannerly, and other clean, neat, conventionally dressed people quite asinine. WTH is that all about? Please explain in a future column...
-I often wonder what tattoos lurk beneath the sleeves (make sure the surgeon rolls up his/her sleeves) and on a person's back...
-What are your thoughts on how long a tie should be in front? In your picture, that slight area between the bottom of the front of tie and your belt is one I personally try to minimize. The larger the expanse of shirt, the worse (in my opinion).
-You are one of the people in this world that I truly admire.
Thanks for that column, Garrison. Your picture from the Ryman says a lot to me. When I worked I wore a suit or sports coat and tie everyday. It is easy to decide what to wear and get dressed and after you are dressed, you are prepared to meet whomever you might meet that day -- from the mayor or university president down to the janitor. You look nice and you don't need to think about what you are wearing anymore that day.
Just like if you always tell the truth, you don't need to remember what story you told to so and so. Just like if you are always polite to people, you won't feel awkward if you meet some one you were just rude to. After many years, I have decided that it is better to be kind and polite as much as possible. I don't want to talk to most people and I certainly don't want to spend a lot of time fighting with them.
The Supremes want to take us back to the 1800's in a legal, religious, political, economic, and ever other sense. But that is basically a futile endeavor because the American people have mostly all changed. And I admit the change has been for the best in some respects and for the worst in other respects.
Church music is in decline which I think is a really bad thing. But church has changed in many places.
Another thing in decline is people's fashion sense. I don't know if it is because there are more people around who cannot make it from paycheck to paycheck but most people seem to spend very little on clothes. Years ago if you went to most churches, people would be dressed nicely with men in suits and ties. But now a days people in church might be dressed any way. A few men will have ties on but most will be very casual and there are always some who look as thought they were cutting grass and then came on to church without changing clothes.
But I think that people's dress tells you a lot about them. I wonder how these people who dress so slovenly feel about themselves.
But it is what it is. The Supremes should know that people by and large live the way they want to live based on economics and technology. Most people live the life that makes sense for them. Trying to turn back the clock or make people live some other way is a futile effort.
It's unnerving to me that Garrison somehow manages to not notice how truly awful Biden is. Worse than Trump on every metric save one: no crazy tweets. Jesus, even Deborah Messing is noticing. Maybe there's hope.
I wore bright pink and sat on the front pew. Funny, I had originally planned navy blue but made a sudden whimsical change. My favorite singalong hymn was “Abide With Me.” Thanks for including it, and thanks for a show that fed my soul. While visiting Nashville, I found myself saying “To each his own” many times. However, I found many gems of inspiration and hope and goodness. I went to the Country Music Hall of Fame and immersed myself in history. I visited the Tennessee State Museum of History, a fabulous place that doesn’t shy away from the uncomfortable stuff. I heard the carillon bells play “The Tennessee Waltz,” strolled through the farmer’s market, and took in the Van Gogh immersive experience. There is good to be found everywhere. Keep looking up.
"...I wanted to rap on his window and ask, “How do you wish to be remembered after you’ve left this world? As a man with a loud car?"” The image of you, not a small man, bending down to rap on a stranger's car window and asking this is hysterical!
I am a proud member of the motorcycle community. We are devout in our love for our passion and we share a common bond that ordinary people do not understand nor want to understand. We are deeply respectful to each other, our machines and the extensions of us. Some of us are tattooed to the extreme of what you speak, some have piercings and scars. But the vast majority of the motorcycle community are the nicest people you will ever meet. More so than that, they are trustworthy. We hold charity rallies that benefit veterans and veteran organizations, we raise money for Brain Injured Children, Fireman and policemen and collect toys during the Christmas season with Toys For Tots. Though I don't belong to any of them, there are also the Motorcycle Clubs, your 1% clubs as they are called, Hells Angels and such. Did you know they are a corporate entity and one of the many things they do is run charity events for kids? Did you know that many of these men are kind and caring individuals? Just like anyone, they are kind until you cross them. While there are some who choose to have loud motorcycles, that is not the majority and certainly is no insight into their trustworthiness, kindness, politeness or drinking habits. It's a thing, some like loud, some don't. Personally I don't.
I know several women who are absolutely beautiful both in appearance and personality, who have tattoos. They love their art and they are proud to show it off to those who would look. Most of the art they have embossed on their bodies is of some meaning to them and that is what is the key to a tattoo: It is for them, not for you or I. These women too are kind, trustworthy, polite and spouse-worthy.
The joy of freedom of expression is the ability to be who you are and there is nothing wrong with that. Politeness is something that is taught at an early age. Being reminded as a child to say thank you and please. What is not taught at a young age is WHY you should be polite. If you are polite, you will earn more respect from your peers and the community at large. The caveat to that is that one can still be polite and be equally intoxicated. I don't care for drunk people, they are loud, obnoxious, disgusting and sometimes mean and violent. I have never been drunk as I'm more interesting in having fun and being in control of myself. I can't say others think the same nor should they be required to.
Yes, Mr. K..... to each his own. There is also Don't judge a book by its cover and the classic "Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again". King James, Matt 7.
I wish you well with your upcoming surgery Mr. K..... Just be more concerned with the talent, ability and skill of your surgeon and less concerned with what he wears.
I simply love you, Mr. Garrison! Long may you wave!! xx's
Arrogant twit.
Your show was epic! We loved every second - I was in a black dress but we did join all those colorful folks on Broadway afterwards. It was more about the music than the booze.
Good morning, GK! Ah, common sense. Thank you! I recall these words from Desiderata to guide me "Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth." When I see other men and women my age trying too hard (or as the kids call "cheugy" -- you're a man who loves unique words, phrases, etymology, too, so I think you'll dig that!) I may roll my eyes but I'm always careful to make sure I'm not guilty of the same. Thelonius Monk said "sometimes being hip is what it ain't." Since I've never been hip I'm kept in check!
I am in nearly 100% agreement with your observations about manners; however, there is a phenomenon that mystifies me: I have found some tatooed, pierced, long-haired folks very nice and mannerly, and other clean, neat, conventionally dressed people quite asinine. WTH is that all about? Please explain in a future column...
Four things:
-These days waiters are servers, so I am told.
-I often wonder what tattoos lurk beneath the sleeves (make sure the surgeon rolls up his/her sleeves) and on a person's back...
-What are your thoughts on how long a tie should be in front? In your picture, that slight area between the bottom of the front of tie and your belt is one I personally try to minimize. The larger the expanse of shirt, the worse (in my opinion).
-You are one of the people in this world that I truly admire.
I enjoyed your viewpoint. I always thought I wanted a tatoo, but never came upon a design I wanted on my body for the rest of my life. Even at age 67.
We are part of the same generation and I agree with most of your observations.
Thanks for that column, Garrison. Your picture from the Ryman says a lot to me. When I worked I wore a suit or sports coat and tie everyday. It is easy to decide what to wear and get dressed and after you are dressed, you are prepared to meet whomever you might meet that day -- from the mayor or university president down to the janitor. You look nice and you don't need to think about what you are wearing anymore that day.
Just like if you always tell the truth, you don't need to remember what story you told to so and so. Just like if you are always polite to people, you won't feel awkward if you meet some one you were just rude to. After many years, I have decided that it is better to be kind and polite as much as possible. I don't want to talk to most people and I certainly don't want to spend a lot of time fighting with them.
The Supremes want to take us back to the 1800's in a legal, religious, political, economic, and ever other sense. But that is basically a futile endeavor because the American people have mostly all changed. And I admit the change has been for the best in some respects and for the worst in other respects.
Church music is in decline which I think is a really bad thing. But church has changed in many places.
Another thing in decline is people's fashion sense. I don't know if it is because there are more people around who cannot make it from paycheck to paycheck but most people seem to spend very little on clothes. Years ago if you went to most churches, people would be dressed nicely with men in suits and ties. But now a days people in church might be dressed any way. A few men will have ties on but most will be very casual and there are always some who look as thought they were cutting grass and then came on to church without changing clothes.
But I think that people's dress tells you a lot about them. I wonder how these people who dress so slovenly feel about themselves.
But it is what it is. The Supremes should know that people by and large live the way they want to live based on economics and technology. Most people live the life that makes sense for them. Trying to turn back the clock or make people live some other way is a futile effort.
Best wishes to one and all.
It's unnerving to me that Garrison somehow manages to not notice how truly awful Biden is. Worse than Trump on every metric save one: no crazy tweets. Jesus, even Deborah Messing is noticing. Maybe there's hope.
Perfectly said Or written! May the force be with you. Whatever that means. Have a good day or as best as the Lord allows.
I wore bright pink and sat on the front pew. Funny, I had originally planned navy blue but made a sudden whimsical change. My favorite singalong hymn was “Abide With Me.” Thanks for including it, and thanks for a show that fed my soul. While visiting Nashville, I found myself saying “To each his own” many times. However, I found many gems of inspiration and hope and goodness. I went to the Country Music Hall of Fame and immersed myself in history. I visited the Tennessee State Museum of History, a fabulous place that doesn’t shy away from the uncomfortable stuff. I heard the carillon bells play “The Tennessee Waltz,” strolled through the farmer’s market, and took in the Van Gogh immersive experience. There is good to be found everywhere. Keep looking up.
"...I wanted to rap on his window and ask, “How do you wish to be remembered after you’ve left this world? As a man with a loud car?"” The image of you, not a small man, bending down to rap on a stranger's car window and asking this is hysterical!
Glad to see there are still some grown ups in the room
Mr. K.,
I am a proud member of the motorcycle community. We are devout in our love for our passion and we share a common bond that ordinary people do not understand nor want to understand. We are deeply respectful to each other, our machines and the extensions of us. Some of us are tattooed to the extreme of what you speak, some have piercings and scars. But the vast majority of the motorcycle community are the nicest people you will ever meet. More so than that, they are trustworthy. We hold charity rallies that benefit veterans and veteran organizations, we raise money for Brain Injured Children, Fireman and policemen and collect toys during the Christmas season with Toys For Tots. Though I don't belong to any of them, there are also the Motorcycle Clubs, your 1% clubs as they are called, Hells Angels and such. Did you know they are a corporate entity and one of the many things they do is run charity events for kids? Did you know that many of these men are kind and caring individuals? Just like anyone, they are kind until you cross them. While there are some who choose to have loud motorcycles, that is not the majority and certainly is no insight into their trustworthiness, kindness, politeness or drinking habits. It's a thing, some like loud, some don't. Personally I don't.
I know several women who are absolutely beautiful both in appearance and personality, who have tattoos. They love their art and they are proud to show it off to those who would look. Most of the art they have embossed on their bodies is of some meaning to them and that is what is the key to a tattoo: It is for them, not for you or I. These women too are kind, trustworthy, polite and spouse-worthy.
The joy of freedom of expression is the ability to be who you are and there is nothing wrong with that. Politeness is something that is taught at an early age. Being reminded as a child to say thank you and please. What is not taught at a young age is WHY you should be polite. If you are polite, you will earn more respect from your peers and the community at large. The caveat to that is that one can still be polite and be equally intoxicated. I don't care for drunk people, they are loud, obnoxious, disgusting and sometimes mean and violent. I have never been drunk as I'm more interesting in having fun and being in control of myself. I can't say others think the same nor should they be required to.
Yes, Mr. K..... to each his own. There is also Don't judge a book by its cover and the classic "Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again". King James, Matt 7.
I wish you well with your upcoming surgery Mr. K..... Just be more concerned with the talent, ability and skill of your surgeon and less concerned with what he wears.
TK
Thanks. This made my day and was a good check on reality and my view of the World around us.