What the World Needs is a New Outlaw!

So, I've been thinking..something is missing. I wasn't sure what it was for a couple weeks, but I think I have an idea. Granted, I am still unhappy and not where I wanna be, but there is something missing: Balance.

Yup. Balance. There is too much instability in this society. Too much gray area that seems to overshadow everything that goes on. People today don't wanna step too far to the left or right in fear...fear that they will offend someone, lose something or be ridiculed. The world needs someone who does not toe the line, but steps over it and drags his heel over it to blur the edges on his way. One that leaves his mark, while erasing others. One who stands out and not afraid to be heard. This world needs an OUTLAW.

A Rebel. A misfit. A person you see and question. One with nothin' to lose and not looking to gain. A person who is how he is, just because he is. A person who stands out of the crowd, turns to face them and thumb his nose at them. I love this idea.

I think that we as Americans kinda romanticize the idea of a rebel, but those that are REAL rebels are shunned and ostracized. They embrace those that toe the line, like James Dean and Steve McQueen. They both stood out and, in Dean's case, burned out far too quickly. I don't wanna be a middle of the pack bloke. I don't want to appeal to EVERYBODY! I want to scare people, make them think, make them question the answers.

A rebel is a polarizing figure. One who makes the "good guys" seem flawed. One who makes the public see the "bad guys" point. One who makes those in the middle accountable for their lack of originality. One who shows the true evil is really those who do nothing at all. One who is not afraid to wear the black hat with a graceful dignity that makes people watch. One who doesn't need to be follow, but DEMANDS to be heard.

It's not an image. Its a lifestyle. Im not talking about an "Indian Outlaw,"God knows Tim McGraw is a sellout. Now Hank Williams III, THAT'S AN OUTLAW. He gives "pop country the middle finger" and does not bow to anyone on MUsic Row. That is INTEGRITY! He may not be the most charismatic or eloquent of people, but he is who he is.

Im not even talkin about Bo Outlaw from the Orlando Magic (even though he is one of the nicest guys I have ever met). An outlaw doesn't fit in any mold, nor does he want to. Hell, Dennis Rodman was an outlaw..and loved it. But he never made a point, He was just because he was. It kinda bothers me that he burned out like he did, doin shows like celebrity apprentice and what not. That tells me its all about money to him. Thats not rebellion..thats prostitution...but not in the carnal sense.

I think its time. We need a real rebel. Not a fake one trying to sell an image self-promote. I don't are what others think. I dont mind being the one who questions the answers or uses reason to show the fallacies of the day. I don't wanna look like anyone or fit in to a "group." I am me. I don't care if I am loved or hated, but I will be respected.

I used to have a rebel flair about me. Ask my ex. I didn't care. I looked how i wanted and would fight you until you proved me wrong. Even then, I'd still fight you. I hair ether long hair or almost no hair..it didnt matter to me. It's all about attitude. I keep those I love close..to hell with the rest.

So maybe, this is what I wanted..an idea..an identity. Something to strive toward. I loved it when I felt free to be...me. I think I am ready to do it again. Not lookin to gain..just lookin to be me. So get ready. Franchise 3.0 is underway...

Okay, now i feel better...energized. Music time. and since I have been one for a couple days, let's do a couple songs.

First son...you gotta listen to Mike Ness of Social Distortion. I love his song "Nickels and Dimes" lately. It is about bein a rebel, chasin dreams and falling short. He is a TRUE OUTLAW. Adn he knows that redemption is a breath away.

I also like Weezer's "Troublemaker." It reminds me of a wannabe outlaw..who is really just a dumb redneck. One who thinks he doesnt need knowlege or smarts to survive. A real rebel is the smartest guy in the room and knows how to use it.

One more. I am totally diging the band Rise Against. G.K, you would be proud. The song "From Heads University" has been playing on my ipod nonstop for a week. You gotta hear it.

"I'm not after fame and fortune..I'm after YOU!" THAT'S REBELLION!

okay I am off to ponder my next move....and remember if you can't be ood, be ood AT IT!

Okay! Now I'm Pissed!!!!

Hi people! How the heck are ya? Me? I'm pissed off....kinda. Here's Why!

I watched the Academy of Country Music Awards tonighton CBS (yes this is important). I am not a huge fan of country music, but it is growing on me. I also have to admit, the ey candy was nice tonight too. Miranda Lambert...HOT in the black dress and heels! Blake Shelton is a lucky guy. Taylor Swift was beautiful. Carrie Underwood was as well...but keep the white dress, the red one made you look like Ursula from "The Little Mermaid." Nicole Kidman....GAG...you are out of place, lady. Country music does not need ARMANI. If your gonna go to a country event..LOOK COUNTRY! This isn't the Oscars and if it was, you still wouldn't make it! you haven't been able to act since "Far and Away!"

Now here is where the REAL problem is: The Newcomer of the year award! It was BOGUS! Total CRAP! The winner: JULIANNE HOUGH! (oh by the way shes kinda cute too) She won the award because of her popularity on the DWTS monstrosity! One album, she doesn't play on it, just sings! I have loads of problems with this.

Who did she beat out? Jake Owen..a very talented artist, and the Zac Brown Band..The most talented GROUP since Alabama!! They write their own stuff, play their own instruments and LOOK COUNTRY!! They are bona fide ARTISTS, not talking heads! I have watched Zac and his boys play for a couple years now and he OWNS his instrument..his music..his audience. He was my choice for many awards...even ones he didnt get nominated for.

So what was his crime? He's not beautiful! He's not a dancer turned country singer! He's NOT a sellout trying to gain more broad appeal by going from DWTS to country! And most importantly, he was not a HUGE STAR on another networks TOP RATED TV show! Hmmm...do I smell conspiracy???? She is not a country artist...she makes no art. She is not like the people that alk the halls at FAC at Western! shes no Trish Johnson or whoever. She doesn't sing like they do..she is TRAINED to sing a certain way. With implied fake emotion. This is not art..this is reproduction! You wanna real emotion...watch an opera! Watch one of the REAL singers sing!

Or if you want the best of both worlds? Watch Pat Benetar!!! Why? what did she do before she ruled the 80's pop scene? She was an operatic mezzo-soprano!

Oh, and the other bone of contention. Artist of the Year. Granted Carrie Underwood won, and I am not as miffed about her as I am Julianne, but some of the same principles apply here. but my real beef with this one...ITS A POPULARITY AWARD! It does not celebrate artistic merit! If it did George Strait would have won....Or Zac Brown...or John Rich!

Oh John Rich! You get my applause, brother. You ruled the night with "Shuttin Down Detroit!" download that song! You made your point loud and clear. I am sure that Jamie Foxx's appearance kinda fired you up! Thank you for it! I tip my hat to you...

Yes Im wearing a cowboy hat! A black straw one with ametal stud band on it! I'll prove it if i need to!

Okay..I feel much better. Thank you for listening! please tell me if you agree with me on any of this. Espeically the conspiracy thing. An pass this on to your friends! I want the guys involed in these decisions to see this EVENTUALLY!!!!

soooooo, we need a new Song of the Day. Well, I am choosing my boy, Zac Brown! Look up the song "It's Not OK." He is not the main singer in it, but it is awesome. Plus there is an amazing back and forth with EVERY INSTRUMENT on the stage..and a couple pretty funny moments! check it out.

peace!

....Now with longer lasting scent pearls!!!!

Hello people of the loving public. I am not trying too hard with this blogedy thing-a-ma-do, but I do admit, it's kinda fun.

I went and saw 2 movies this week: Monsters vs. Aliens and Fast and Furious. Monsters was AWESOME! lots of quick one liners and funny moments. If you are breathing..GO SEE IT!

Fast and Furious was good too. But it is a niche movie. If you don't like cars and all the crapola false bravado that comes with it, don't go see it. I, for one, like the cars and all that crap. but I relaize that the American muscle cars have a whole lot more pinache than those little japanese rice burner thingys. There were a ton of the Japanese kit ars and imports, but ginne the Camaro SS, the GTO and the Grand Torino any day. I wanna FEEL AND HEAR MY CAR!!!!

Yesi want a Nissan Maxima...or a new 370..but I would loe to have an old Chevelle or Camaro or something to put together and modify like that! I also want a wrangler as my knockaround car. and at least one motorcycle! HECK YEAH. I feel like the gearhead in me is about to come out. I want a harley, a bobber from bobbertime.com, a triumph, an exile and one from OCC...okay so at least 5! Now where to put them....hmmmm....

okay most interesting thing I did this week? I talked to another old girlfriend! Yup. Shes married and has kids....like 30 of them...shes a 1st grade teacher! It was good to talk to her. I havent talked to her in 10 years..so it was kind cool going thru some of that. I meant to ask her so much more, but my hands were not working correctly. Oh well. I am glad she's doing well.

..and she does photography! She's good too! I know i can learn from her. I love to take photographs, and have about 1000 that i need to do something with. I think I'll try to make a website with all of them. Remember, I am a novice..so please dont judge too harshly....

The one thing that I kept playing oer and over in my head was this: How do people remember me? Do they see what I see? what do they remember. She kept saying that some things never change, and that is true. But some do change, and change for the better. I feel like I have...and continue to do so.

I know I screwed up sooo many things and took the easy road on a bunch of things. I caused alot of grief in my days and i regret it. Hell, I was soo naieve for being a college kid. I wish I knew then what I know now. The road i would have trod would be much different.

wow, kinda bummed now. So lets add a NEW feature: Song of the day! If anyone knows me, I loe music. And I listen to it all the time. There is always something going on in my head and it keeps me going. And sometimes one gets stuck and i play it like a thousand times in a row. Well today is no different.

today's song is "Through My Door" by the Muckrakers. Its simple, to the point and very poetic. Lots of great imagery in that song to show loss and desire...plus they are a Kentucky band! And I can kill singing this song!! YAY..go listen.

Singing....wow I miss Karaoke Sunday's at Cricketer's Arms...I'll be home soon.