Feelings in song

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the Gaza Flotilla participants explain how they can con the world

Crystal Bowersox makes Drudge Report for singing a love song to a woman.

(CNSNews.com) - American Idol judge Ellen DeGeneres picked a love song written to be sung by a man to a woman for contestant Crystal Bowersox--a single mom with a boyfriend--to perform on the show’s semifinal program on Tuesday night

In an effort to get some type of discussion, I would love to hear a definition of sexist.

Why - Mostly because this site has slowed down, and I normally wouldn't post something like this, but found the subject semi-intriguing.

A column I wrote that is on the Toledo Free Press's website this weekend contained one simple line that clearly offended somebody.

"When it comes to the torturous tax season, my dependence on Turbo Tax is stronger than a woman’s need for chocolate."

http://www.toledofreepress.com/2010/04/08/alms-for-the-poor-via-force/

The offended's comment:

What a surprise, when I came home today from visiting the Imagination Station with my grandchildren. There in front of my two eyes were two large trash cans. One had Recycle on it. I have been waiting for this day since I learned that we were going to have automated trash collecting. They are not as large and cumbersome as I thought they would be. Great! Sorry, if anyone loses their job to this automated system but I can't wait to use mine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO2eh6f5Go0&feature=popular
I had to laugh at this one it shows how ridiculous we've all became. I wonder what the rest of the world thinks of our insanity?

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Here I was used to being alone, on my own
Then we came together in a stream in the desert
Walking among wild flowers and rocks
Being with you brought that home

Under the sun you were my rain
Here I was used to being alone

Absolutely wonderful rendition of "I dreamed a dream" from Les Miserables by an under estimated amatuer....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxPZh4AnWyk

For comparison from [Les Miserables] 10th anniversary - I Dreamed a Dream

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt-IBJpEMzA

Good on her....

Okay, I generally detest American Idol/Dancing With the Stars-type stuff, but someone forwarded this to me and thought I'd share. It's pretty damn cool. Turn your speakers up and maybe grab a tissue.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY

Unfortunately the embedding has been disabled.

Now, time for a little culture!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OcQ9A-5noM

an incredible moment that changed one life.

I saw Toby Mac when he came to Toledo in the 90's . This album sold over 2 million copies. I tried here to pick out a clear rendition of this song. This Godtube site is a smaller and specific audience
http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=b1a2d0ae51dab54d32c3&OVRAW...

I don't do a lot of political songs, but I'm a folk singer and I have to do some in order to keep my "union card." So I posted a song that puts Toledo politics into some historical perspective on my myspace page. Enjoy. www.myspace.com/russfranzen

When I heard that Carty left Scout in the car again Sunday, I thought I'd share this song. It's on my MySpace page and can be downloaded. Enjoy.
www.myspace.com/russfranzen