Day 2-65 -- Postmodern pluralistic rhythms

It has seemed to be a very long week. Getting back to the routine of classes and meetings and office hours seemed a challenge. The week was filled with small hurdles and many positive outcomes. Moving forward to the end of term entails a detailed plan to ensure that all points are covered and all ends tied into the best bow --maybe a bow-tie, since "bow-ties are cool." <smile> So -- fitting it all into the next five weeks will be interesting. Stress will be involved, but experience tells me it will all get done <smile>.

To present a 13 week course involves much finesse. The first few times through the process, it seems like oodles of time to pack in the necessary content. Experience brings method to find the rhythm that works. Each person finds a different way through to the end, each with a different rhythm. There is no one single way to complete the task. The plurality of approaches brings strength. While some insist that their way is the only way, the reality is that it works for them and may not suit others. Each method is truth, but truth for the actor involved. Admittedly, this comes from my postmodernist view of the world, but I've felt strongly that one size does not fit all for most of my life. There is no single cookie-cutter that will work for each of us.

Today's selection deals with the differences between people. It has been covered many times and each is a bit different, too <smile>.  I've chosen a recent performance of this hit song written in the '60s. Enjoy!

Different Drum -- Carrie Underwood (sung at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction of Linda Ronstadt; song written by Michael Nesmith)