Blog 6

     I ran across this article today and it like all the other blog articles I put up have some connection to my life.   The one is about is call Brain Imaging Shows the Language of Music" and the reason I'm writing this on is like a lot of other people I like music.   I like music for the way it makes me feel emotionally and physically, music can really bring out a number of different feelings, at this stage I like the nostalgic feelings I get from older music I listen to.

     Anyway back to the article, according a study done at John Hopkins University in Maryland a prestigious medical school, the study took two jazz musicians and had them play a couple of pieces from memory then they were asked to do some improvisational jazz.

     Bothe musicians were connected to devices that tracked brain activity, the surprising result was when the musicians engaged in the back and forth improvisational exercises the parts of the brain showing a lot of activity were those that are normally used for syntax and language.

     I found this super interesting since I have always want to become a musician but missed the boat on that one, so I did the next best thing I introduced my son to a music and music instruction at an early age and he stuck with it.

   It was tough in the beginning but as everyone knows time fly's and now he cant get enough music and he's always on his guitars.

Here's the article:
http://www.livescience.com/43509-brain-music-language.html

Here's is some stuff my son is putting together, it's an instrumental and he's on guitar.
https://soundcloud.com/loveenduresdelay/rough-song 

   

Blog 5

     This blog is on the language of love and with Valentine’s Day just passing I thought it would be fitting to convey a few words of the language of love, and since I am not nearly as educated or experienced on this subject as I wish I was, I would like to paste onto this blog a few things I considered inspiring.   

     The following are excerpts from the Pope Frances via a CNN article:

      Pope Francis on Friday gave his advice on how to have a happy marriage before thousands of young engaged couples.

     The unprecedented event, held under brilliant winter sunshine in a packed St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, may reflect Francis' desire to be closer to ordinary people's lives.

     Three couples were able to put their own questions directly to the Pontiff before being blessed.

     The first young couple to speak explained how they had decided to get married. "We didn't want to give in to the easy way of not committing," the man said.

     The couple asked the Pontiff to give them his advice on how to make a lasting marriage.

 

Francis, himself committed to lifelong celibacy as a Catholic priest, said that many people are afraid these days to make "definite decisions" and long-lasting choices -- but that it can be done.

     "Today, everything is changing rapidly and nothing lasts for long. This sort of mentality leads so many who are getting ready for marriage to say they will be together for as long as love lasts," which can lead to divorce, he said.

     Love has to be built together, he said, not alone. "To build such a thing means to help your love

grow," he said.

     "Dear engaged people, you are getting ready to grow together, to build a home, to live together for good.   Do not just base it on those feelings that come and go, but on the rock of true love that comes from God," he said.

     Francis also took to Twitter to encourage those who are in love to take the plunge and tie the knot.

     "Dear young people don't be afraid to marry. A faithful and fruitful marriage will bring you happiness,"

     A second couple in St. Peter's Square told Francis of how their love and commitment had changed their lives, before the woman asked for the Pope's advice on how to live together day to day.

     "Living together is an art. It's a patient art, it's a beautiful art, it's fascinating,"    Francis replied.   He spoke of the need to communicate with respect and attention, "to request politely so that you enter with courtesy into the life of the other."

     That isn't easy, he said. Each half of the couple must learn to say thank you, and to apologize for his or her mistakes.

     "We all know there isn't a perfect family, neither a perfect husband nor a perfect wife. Of course,

we are not talking about the perfect mother-in-law," he joked.

     "Do not end any day without asking each other for forgiveness, having peace back in your house and your family," he said. "Never end a single day without being at peace with each other. This is the secret in order to preserve love."

     The third couple's question dealt with how to celebrate their marriage.

     Francis said the key thing was not to have a wild party, though the celebration is important, but to feel the presence of Jesus. The dress, flowers and food are important, but only if the couple are

there in a true spirit of love, he said.

     For all it’s worth I believe receiving this type of language of love/advice from anyone would be language worth listening to.

    I am not preaching in this blog I am expressing my own beliefs and opinions.

 

http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/14/world/europe/vatican-pope-valentines-day/

 

Blog 4

      The Language of comedy is a term I recently heard, although I did very little research on the term what I did find was that the type of language used in comedy and other forums of entertainment  is one  technique used to illicit a reaction and not just necessarily laughter.  

     I have been a fan of comedy for a very long time; I've had the opportunity to listen to a wide range of comedians with varying styles and delivery methods via radio, albums, CD’s and the Internet, not to mention a few live shows.   There are comedians who are very dead pan in their delivery, to those who have a very intense and aggressive delivery. 

     A couple of examples that come to mind are Stephen Wright who’s deadpan humor is so monotone and without any emotion in its delivery  makes this comedy very funny to some people.   The other extreme that comes to mind is Sam Kinison who was a scramming, emotional and intense comic who was very popular with a lot of comedy fans.

     There are comedy teams like Stiller & Meara, Abbot & Costello, and Cheech &Chong.    There are also a number of very successful individuals who have started out as comedians and have moved on to of parts of the entertainment industry.   

     Some examples of this are Woody Allen, Jim Carrey, Steve Martin, Roseann Barr, just to name a few.  

     There are so many comics out there now, mainly because of our technology and the speed it can be delivered with, it’s just booming.   So go out there and find someone who can make you laugh using their language of comedy.

Me and Jacob after the Ralphie May show