Change
By The Horse
@TheHorse (205554)
Walnut Creek, California
October 1, 2017 1:29pm CST
My young friend's sharp eyes caught an unexpected visitor in the grass the other day. We both found it strange that the mantis had chosen to be a leaf, rather then the grass. She was there for a couple of days, and we were always able to find her.
I realized that it symbolized something that's changing in me. For years, I've enjoyed being invisible in the bands I play in. I liked being on bass, and being in the back. I never wanted to be the one bantering with the audience, introducing songs, etc.
But recently, I've noticed that I've been talking more, making jokes, providing context for songs, and changing the band's "personality" somewhat. Maybe it's because I've become more comfortable performing, or maybe it's because I can see when we're being too serious and losing the audience. A friend said he noticed the change when he came to see the Wranglers last night.
Can you think of ways in which your personality has changed, either at home, in social settings, selling your art, or at work?
Oh, here's a link to my Western Swing band on YouTube with me playing bass and singing lead. Did I mention that that's me playing bass and singing lead? Me me me.
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@celticeagle (158876)
• Boise, Idaho
2 Oct 17
@TheHorse ......In anything but the weather.
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@TheHorse (205554)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Oct 17
@celticeagle Well, I've seen a few changes...
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@FourWalls (62063)
• United States
2 Oct 17
Who is that singing lead on "Take Me Back to Tulsa"? 
Good version!
As for the question, I feel as though I'm focusing more on the "now," thanks to prayer and meditation. I also feel like my depression isn't nearly as bad.
Good version!
As for the question, I feel as though I'm focusing more on the "now," thanks to prayer and meditation. I also feel like my depression isn't nearly as bad.3 people like this
@FourWalls (62063)
• United States
2 Oct 17
@TheHorse — many of those songs were “nonsensical,” sort of to replace a square dance caller.
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@TheHorse (205554)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Oct 17
@FourWalls Probably so! Just keep the folks havin' a good time.
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@TheHorse (205554)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Oct 17
That's me singing lead on Take Me Back to Tulsa. I like it because I sing so many "serious " songs (like Prine's Paradise). I like doing something that's silly now and again. This is basically a nonsense song written by Bob Wills to accompany a simple musical progression.
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@LadyDuck (457822)
• Switzerland
4 Oct 17
@TheHorse I liked the song. Have I changed? I should ask to my friends and to my husband. I do not think I changed a lot. I procrastinate less, I have improved my cooking skills, but I am still shy.
It seems that my husband is healthy, but for the moment they cannot find the reason of his vertigo and why he loses balance... more tests to come.
@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
1 Oct 17
Hey, nice song (and singing)!
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@TheHorse (205554)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Oct 17
@spiderdust It's actually a channel set up by some MyLot friends from India! The longer haired picture is me 10 years ago. I sliced it off shortly after that.
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@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
2 Oct 17
@TheHorse Is that your YouTube channel? The picture for it didn't quite look like you, although the guy at the piano in the video did.
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@ptrikha_2 (45454)
• India
2 Oct 17
In some dealings even I am less of an introvert and try to talk more. May be I have got more experienced or may be job pressure is making me more proactive.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
1 Oct 17
I can't think of a time I was shy, I was always out in front of people and felt comfortable, even on stage. I have been selling my art for years, in my old age I have found a store that is awesome in selling my art because they put it in the windows. Two days ago I showed up with more slate for them and there were a half dozen reading my art through the glass, They sell fast, so It doesn't even bother me anymore if someone take a photo of my art. I used to blow a gasket when that happened... I'm glad you are showing yourself more than in the past, It doesn't hurt to be out front, it can be a lot of fun. Love the Mantis too....
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
3 Oct 17
Sounded great! I grew up hearing Bob Wills and he would have approved, I'm sure.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
1 Oct 17
Oh yes! I am a landlady and I had many landladies before I became one. I refuse to be a total bi tch like most of mine were when I report something needed fixed.
Where they find it as " I will die if this is not done NOW!" I work as calm as possible, and as I do this I see they are " cooling off" and I will try to help over the phone or in person as much as my skills allow and let them know I will call the repair guy. But I have it in my lease that I do not unstop toilets and sinks, that is what draino is for.
I am quiet the actress at work 
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
2 Oct 17
I think since I got older I am more easy going, things don't bother me as much as they used to.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
4 Oct 17
@TheHorse Well that goes without saying, commercials make me absolutely nuts. Shove it down my throat I'm pretty sure I will never buy you product.
@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
3 Oct 17
That was good. I quite liked it.
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