Submitted by Fred on

Dylan's Lyrics

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Can you believe I really don’t listen to the words of a song?

Talk about being one dimensional!

What’s more, I don’t read books.  I listen to them.

As a consequence of this unusual quirky combination, I recently heard Dylan’s lyrics of The Times They Are-A Changin’ for maybe the very first time.

Here’s how it happened. I’m listening to a very recent book about Dylan, The Double Life of Bob Dylan by Clinton Heylin (pictured), and in it Heylin describes Dylan’s process of writing The Times They Are A-Changin’ and as Heylin spoke the lyrics and described the writing process, presto, I heard the words!

What’s more, in an ensuing volcanic rush of creativity, I connected Zim’s amazing prophetic spoken words to my “Up is Down and Down is Up” mantra and, Super Presto, I wrote last week’s Up is Down and Down is Up blog!

What unusual traits do you benefit from?

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Benjamin Geizhals

At different times in our lives and experiences, words have such different meaning. Like you, I’ll revisit and carefully.

Submitted by Judy_Mauer on Thu, 07/01/2021 - 22:01

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Judy Mauer

When worlds collide - you’re in the zeitgeist…
Daniel Schwartz

When I was somewhat younger, I was able to see future events before they happened. Usually minor stuff, but creepy at times when the event would happen. Either my brain has changed when I got older or I am less attuned to seeing this now.
Rona Gura

I love Dan's answer.

I am an extremely fast reader. Definitely helps in our field.
Cynthia Somma

Come senators, congressmen, please heed the call
Don't stand in the doorway, don't block up the hall

It seems as though time hasn't changed that much....

My unusual trait is never needing an alarm clock, not even as a kid.



Submitted by Steven_Lichtenstein on Thu, 07/01/2021 - 23:38

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Steven Lichtenstein

Sometimes "photographic memory" plus never forget a face; but ofttimes forget names.
Norman Spizz

I keep getting deja vu over and over and over …

Submitted by Fred on Fri, 07/02/2021 - 00:24

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Fred Klein

You are unforgettable:)
Shelley Simpson

You are an example of why it is so important when teaching or training someone, to understand how they process information. Understanding that has served me well over the course of 4 careers. As for me, I learn best through audio and am also a voracious reader. Reading for pleasure is fine visually. To learn I either read out loud or use supplemental audio.
Corey Bearak

There are so songs here. I prefer Fogerty’s but think Crosby’s remains better known and both titled albums. Maybe we literally need to play both at happy hour and let the public decide.
Corey Bearak

Music and words matter & in the right combination inspires all sorts of good things.
Strategic planning and knowledge and experience strategic action in the moment.
Carly Bentley

I love the “rush of creativity”. I too, am an audible leaner and much prefer it. I also do like “reading” lyrics out loud, without the music. My own tenor seems to hit deeper. Cool blog Fred

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