So many people have a strange habit when introducing themselves on the phone
They say
“ It’s only me”
Almost as if they are apologising .
Which they are.....
I do it all of the time.
And I shouldn’t ....
Being awake when nearly everyone I know is asleep allows the mind to wander around such
conundrums.
Tiktok is filling with American Shite and Twitter with two many gay men, shirtless and drunk
My book The Object of my Affection by Stephen McCauley is untouched .
It was the first “ gay” novel I ever read back in 1989 and I can still remember a quote from it that resonated with me
“ Often, what's most attractive about a person is that part they're trying hardest to conceal, that part they think is least likable. You find out about it and it becomes a secret bond between you, something you never talk about but hold close to your heart and are continually touched by”
It still does........
Alison Moyet looks better now than she did thirty eight years ago
How is that possible?
My mask smells of olbas oil, a few drops before shift makes the wearing it bearable for hours at a time
Off topic, did you see the completed, decorated Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center? It looked scraggly when it was delivered, people made mean comments, but now it is a thing of joy and beauty. Oddly it had a tiny owl nesting in its trunk and the little bird was transported all the way to the city. It survived and has been relocated: I think there is a charming children's book therein.
ReplyDeleteIt's only me, lizzy
have a good night, John.
I’ve just looked at it and it looks lovely as always. I have seen the Rockefeller tree many times up close and personal many times x
DeleteYou can fast forward to the end for the tree to light up:
Deletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEiV7V0qbAM
It is special, I always too my children there to see it and ice skate in the rink there. Familiar even mundane for us, but magic just the same, I think.
DeleteI was so glad to see that the owl in the trunk of the Rockefeller tree has been returned to the wild.
ReplyDeleteTwo of my brothers never identify themselves. If I am feeling mean I call them by the other brother's name.
I am glad that you found something to make mask wearing a little more bearable.
My wife always said that she was attracted by my shyness. I agree with you about Moyet, she looks healthier, and more 'natural'.
ReplyDeleteI thought so
DeleteIn addition to the owlet in the Rockefeller Christmas tree, apparently a family in Australia found a baby koala bear had come into their house and climbed theirs. I love cute news items like that!
ReplyDeleteMore mature, happier within her own body and now without pop pressure. Edie Reeder is very much the same. And that song all these years on is now a provable classic.
ReplyDeleteThat is a wonderful quote I shall keep, thank you for that. Very true. And that is a brilliant tip about the olbas oil!I
What a useful person you are to know and love! Always a new little gem!
I think that could be the main reason your blog is so popular, you don't give us the sanitised 'John' that most people would show strangers...and so we feel like friends. x
ReplyDeleteOh I think I sanitise myself rather well
DeleteHeaven help us...what is the real John like?!
DeletePS Beautiful song...but The Flying Pickets own it for me
ReplyDeleteI prefer moyet
DeleteUp after two hours sleep ..I must be mad
I agree with CharlotteP. Flying Pickets can bring me to tears every time. Must go listen right now! Thanks.
DeleteYou could do worse than listen to Alison Moyet's most recent output. A truly wonderful talent.
ReplyDeleteWhen I’ve a minute I will check her later work out
DeleteYou once did a whole post on "it's only me", not long ago in fact. It is a greeting, a hello, and not to be taken too literally and is therefore totally acceptable in my book.
ReplyDeleteDid I ?
DeleteIt’s nights....they are playing havoc with my thinking especially in the small wee hours
A comment above admiring Alison Moyet's "natural" beauty?
ReplyDeleteSadly she is another victim of cosmetic surgery, the "celebs" can't bear to see a wrinkle.
She looks rather natural I thought
DeleteWell done that surgeon in that case
I think she is lit from within with lovely glossy hair x
DeleteFears and scars make us vulnerable, and love in part if about making someone feel less vulnerable.
ReplyDeleteWhy introduce yourself when cellphones let you know who's calling? I mean, how else would we screen our calls?
ReplyDeleteGood comment.....to a banal post
DeleteIt's only me.
ReplyDeleteYou are moor than that x
DeleteYes why do we say that ? Just as if someone steps on our toes we apologise for leaving our foot in the way ! Well some of us do !
ReplyDeleteI would say 'it's only me' if I knew that the friend was expecting a really important call.
ReplyDeleteWhat I once thought of appealing in a certain individual over 40 years ago I Do Not Now x
ReplyDeletePerhaps the feeling is mutual
DeleteNooo-I am a Duchess
DeleteThere are times when I don't know who "me" is. I don't have call display on the landline (archaic, I know!). Someone once asked how I knew who was calling without the call display to which I responded - I answer the call.
ReplyDeletehttps://youtu.be/WeHtIfpBgVI
ReplyDeleteThought this would be a good song for a karioke session with Winnie and Dorothy
I saw her live on her last tour. She came stateside. Adore her. Powerful. She's eating healthy. And she's happier. Her show was awesome. One of the best I have ever seen. I never answer the phone at all. And Stephen McCauley. He's not a very good writer and he's a not a very nice person in the flesh. Yes. In this case... Success spoiled Rock Hunter.
ReplyDeleteTell. Me more about mr McCauley , I’m fascinated
Delete"The Object of my Affection" has been on my shelf for decades. I love that book.
ReplyDeleteI do this in person as well. The boss hated that about me that I would tap on her door and begin the covers a%ion with 'sorry...' It made me so nervous and self conscious I could barely speak around her. I loved that job. All these /÷are later, I think how terrible it was that someone in a position of 'power' would shred someone repeatedly over a mannerism.
ReplyDeleteConversation... Damn a.c.
ReplyDeleteGreat quote which applies to gay people and everyone else as well.
ReplyDeleteI LOVED that book when I read it back in the day. In fact McCauley's first three or four novels are all excellent. I haven't read him lately so I'm not sure about the latter ones.
ReplyDeleteI just bought David Leavitt's newest book the other day -- we'll see how that goes. (When I finally get around to it!)
Yes I liked it too
DeleteCaller id on the phone is ideal. With all the scam calls, knowing who is on the line is important. I screen calls using the id. I like, "It's me." I'd just take out the "Only".
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ReplyDeleteI had never heard of Olbas oil and now it seems to be out of stock in New Zealand. (Presumably covid delays) Must make more enquiries.
ReplyDeleteSusan, I was told by a Pharmacy about 4 years ago that it was being discontinued, so I bought up about 6 bottles and gave them to family.
DeleteHaven't had to buy any since, so not sure what's going on here in Australia.
Awesome stuff with many uses.
Can someone please tell me what she says to the audience at about 1.30 minutes in? I cannot figure it out.
ReplyDeleteBoth daughters sound the same on the phone. When one calls I have to figure out which one it is by the content of the conversation. I’ve been told the three of us sound the same on the phone. Caller ID has helped the problem.
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