My favorite posts are the ones that are interactive and the ones where I get to learn more about you.
A couple of things first. I have gone from being scared about the comedy class to being excited about it because of the positive feedback I am getting and sometimes the feedback comes from the least expected source. My sister told my mom she thought it was a great idea, quoting sis to mom "this could be a new career for him, he is really funny." I'm not looking for a new career just more confidence. The weird thing is that the support from all of you here, from family, and friends has already given me more confidence. So part of the goal has been met just by thinking about the class! Thank you all for that.
Tomorrow mom and I are going to church. The minister that we have had for several years is embarking on a new career and tomorrow will be his last Sunday. We want to support him in his new endeavor, say good bye, and wish him luck.
Today it is football city. A friend invited me to the Portland State vs. Western Oregon football game at 1 today. Of course we have to go early to experience the tailgating! Should make for a fun day.
Now the question of the day. Let say you are sitting home quietly enjoying the evening and the phone rings. The regular speaker for church, book club, women's club, Rotary Club, etc. has canceled their appearance on one day's notice and they have asked you to fill in. What would you give your speech/sermon on? Mine would be one of two, Never Give Up or Love Yourself.
OK, your turn.
May you love yourself today!
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What speech would I give? It would depend upon the organization and the audience. Possibly a travelogue with slides. Or maybe a painting demonstration. Or I might plead a sudden trip out of town. 8^)
May I ask a personal question? Well, I will anyway. In the TV discussion on SeniorNet, someone brought up the program, "Monk", saying how funny it was and how much he/she liked it. Another poster found it uncomfortable that they were using OCD as something that was funny. And she wondered whether someone with OCD would find the program funny.
Question: Do you watch "Monk"? And do you think it's funny?
Feel free, as I know you will, to tell me to take a hike, and mind my own business.
I wouldn't answer the phone. I don't do very well on public speaking. It's very hard for me to even talk to a group of people in public unless I know at least one in the group. Bad, huh?
I'm not terribly uncomfortable talking to reasonably small groups if I have something to say. But I rarely do, so mostly I only speak up in book group or investment group. Once in a great while in some other group if I'm pretty sure I can make a contribution.
So what would I do? I'd steal one of my daughter's Toastmaster talks, specifically a favorite of mine, based on an idea from a book called BELLWETHER by Connie Willis. It's full of interesting information about flocking, is amusing, a little bit inspirational, and would do for just about any kind of group. Since it's all in the family, I don't think she'd mind my stealing it.
Mary Z: Interesting question. I do watch MONK, and I do find it funny. I also, after more than one season, sometimes find it frustrating/annoying. I don't know what a person with true OCD would think... that probably depends on the person and his/her sense of humor. Should it be canceled because it might offend some people? I'd say no. If it offends, turn it off. The question reminds me of the kerfuffle about the use of the word "retard" in a recent movie. I tend to shrug off these concerns and get much more annoyed by people who say "nucular", but that's just me.
pat - I certainly agree with "if you don't like it, turn it off". That's the best way to vote, IMHO. We used to watch it, too, but it got to be sort of a one-joke show and didn't develop enough (even though, generally, we like Tony Shaloub).
Hi Mary Z
A Travel speach would be both interesting and informative. I'd love it.
Bill
Hi Mary Z
You can ask any question any where any time. I have a mild case of ocd but not to the level of Monk and when I watched Monk it didn't bother me. I quit watching it because it was a one trick pony and the pony got tired. The joke got old after a while.
I also think humor can help minimize ocd and if you have it a show like Monk might help in two ways 1. To show that you are not alone. 2. To make you laugh.
Bill
Hi Symply
Hope you are well and maintaining.
And no it isn't bad, it is normal. In a poll of one thousand adults the number one fear was getting up in from of people and speaking, I think it was something like 74% said it was there number one fear. Snakes were second.
Bill
Hi Pat
I remember the book the BELLWEATHER. That would make for a really interesting speech. Informative.
Time for me to confess now. My second job out of college was with a Big 8 accounting firm. They forced me to take Toastmasters. Because I didn't go on my own accord I had a bad experience with it. Now that I've grown up a bit I probably should give it a second chance.
Bill
Thanks for your comments, Bill. I'll pass your observation on to the SN discussion (anonymously, of course!).
Hi Mary Z
I don't care if you use my name part of dealing with OCD is to not be embarassed by it and admitting you have it.
Bill
A speech? Not gonna happen! Ok, I can get infront of a class if I'm to train them on something, and it's something I know very well. But just to talk... nope. NO way. (Hiding behind Symply).
I've never watched Monk, so didn't even know OCD was part of the theme. My question would be, is anal-retentive different than OCD? My issue is most apparant if you happen to walk into my closet. Everything is hung by clothing type, then by color. Shoes are all in matching plastic shoe boxes and labeled. Hey, it works for me (smiles).
I also vote for, if you don't like it, don't watch it. There is a plethera of other things to watch.
Enjoy the game, Bill!
K
Hi Kaye
Actually what you describe about your closet is an ocd characteristic. Pretty much the same as me putting my money in my wallet in descending order by denomination and my pennies in my right pocket and my other change in my left pocket.
Awww comeone Kaye you could give a speech about suucceding in a man's world or about how to start a business, you can do it I know you can.
The game was yesterday and I did enjoy the game, Portland State won 31-14. Then the game on TV last night my Oregon Ducks kicked Mary's Washington Huskies behinds, 44-10.
Today it is church with mom. I'm wonder whether the church will remain standing with my heathen self there.
Bill
I really have no reason to post this message other than to make sure there aren't exactly 13 posts here. Who said I was ocd?
Bill
Those of us with mild OCD can laugh about it. Those with worse cases can't, and often don't even acknowledge they have it. I've got one in my family, and she doesn't laugh about much of anything.
Regarding football, ppbbbbttttt! We'll get you next year. Or not. Whatever. Poor Tyrone.
Hi Mary
A lot of comedians are ocd and major cases of it. They do have a hard time laughing when they aren't performing.
I think this well could be Tyrone's last year with the Huskies.
Bill
I'd give a speech on SEXISM in politics.......When will our male citizens feel confident enough in their masculinity to allow a woman to be Commander In Chief? I'm half-heartedly watching Chris Matthews and Keith Olberman sputter and spew---They hated Hillary Clinton and now they are so pissed that Sarah Palin kicked ass in her speech! I love watching them squirm!
Hi Lisa
The thing that surpises me the most is the number of women news folks that utter sexiest comments where Sarah Palin is concerned.
I voted for Hilliary because IO thought the was the best person for the job. I won't vote for any ticket that has the Gov of Alaska on it, not because she is a woman because her views are totally opposed to mine and to think what kind of supreme court judges a McCain/Palin ticket would appoint sends shudders up and down my spine.
I also think were Palin's views are so opposite of Clinton that any Clinton supporter that votes for the Republican ticket just because it has a woman on it is also being sexiest. Vote for Palin if you agree with her views not because she is a woman.
Bill
Hi Bill! Actually, I'll vote for McCain because I think he is qualified for the job. I will not vote for an underqualified President....that is just being foolish...I know who I am. I do not need to prove anything to anyone. IMO Obama has no business running for President. He needs at least six more years of experience in Congress...Trust is earned by experience, hard work and dedication to your constituents. End of story.
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