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The William Tell Show

By William Tell

Showcase for William Tell, "The Homeless Blogger," Baltimore's premiere radio talk jock wannabe.
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Meet Hooda Thunkit (Replay)

The William Tell ShowDec 06, 2022

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Some things will never change, Part 2
Mar 05, 202418:22
Podcast will resume in December.

Podcast will resume in December.

(God willing.)

Nov 04, 202300:10
Some things will never change, Part 1
Sep 05, 202311:40
Balls and strikes
Aug 01, 202307:11
Still paused

Still paused

I have not had the Net access I need to record an episode this month.

My laptop got damaged.  Then it got repaired.  Then it got stolen.

Tuesday night/Wednesday morning 06/13-14/23, I slept with the back door open, (1) to let in the cool night air, and (2) to entice an alley cat I want to adopt.  It has come in several times before ISO food.

Wednesday morning, like any morning, first thing to do was put on my trousers.  I'd left them on the kitchen floor.

They were gone.  Along with my house keys.

Along with my backpack, my photo ID, my ATM card, my SNAP card, my Medicare card, my smokes, a jar of dimes I use for bus fare, a stash of $1s I also use for bus fare (That was all the cash I had.), and the silver dollar I use as an amulet in meditation.

I'm amazed the person could see all those things without turning on a light.

It's been a mad scramble ever since to replace them.

I won't replace the laptop.  Instead, I'm buying an RCA Premium 11.6" tablet, ~$120.

I previously had at least three successive RCA Viking Pro 10s, which apparently are no longer made.  One got sto9len at DD; another got stolen at BK; so I'm sure to be on the lookout for theft insurance this time.  The third one just plain wore out.

The limitations:  (1) I'll have to type with two fingers; (2) the Android version of MS Office does not include a sort feature.  Otherwise, these tablets do everything I need.

They're perfect for recording Anchor podcasts.

Jul 04, 202300:10
Hiatus

Hiatus

Taking a break this month.

Friday 05/05/23, my laptop sustained water damage. The hard drive, or at least the operating system, disconnected. At this moment, it is in the hands of a trusted, techy, church member wunderkind who may or may not be able to fix it. At least, he said, he may be able to retrieve the data, which I warned him includes 16G of porn.

For the duration, I'm using the computers at the central branch Enoch Pratt Free Libary — and am without any means to record.

If this genius can fix it, well and good. If I must replace it, I'll have to jump through some hoops: I was financially able to pay "cash" for it when I bought it two years ago, but now to replace it I'll have to find credit.

Either way, I hope to "see you" again in July!

Jun 06, 202300:10
Transgenderism

Transgenderism

https://williamatell.files.wordpress.com/2048/05/2023-03-22-7.png

Chromosomes, not pronouns

Related:

Music:

  • The Kinks, "Lola" https://williamatell.files.wordpress.com/2023/03/05-lola.mp3 
  • The Romantics, "What I Like About You"
    https://williamatell.files.wordpress.com/2023/03/01-what-i-like-about-you-album-version.mp3
May 02, 202309:17
Tom and the phone charger

Tom and the phone charger

Naivete and claivoyance

Music:  Barbara Streisand, "On a clear day (you can see forever)"
https://williamatell.files.wordpress.com/2048/04/11-on-a-clear-day-you-can-see-forever.mp3

Apr 04, 202308:18
"Free Fallin'"

"Free Fallin'"

Loss of innocence

Related:  Podcast – “Beautiful music”, https://thehomelessblogger.com/2019/11/12/podcast-beautiful-music/

Music:

  • Tom Petty, "Free Fallin'"
    Music: https://williamatell.files.wordpress.com/2048/03/01-free-fallin.mp3
    Lyrics: https://www.lyricsfreak.com/t/tom+petty+the+heartbreakers/free+falling_20548267.html
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  • Great White, "Once Bitten, Twice Shy"
    Music: https://williamatell.files.wordpress.com/2048/03/01-once-bitten-twice-shy.mp3
    Lyrics: https://www.lyricsfreak.com/g/great+white/once+bitten+twice+shy_20269571.html
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  • Billy Joel, "Easy Money"
    Music: https://williamatell.files.wordpress.com/2048/03/01-easy-money.mp3
    Lyrics: https://www.lyricsfreak.com/b/billy+joel/easy+money_20072866.html
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  • Elvis Presley, "It's Now or Never"
    Music: https://williamatell.files.wordpress.com/2048/03/15-its-now-or-never.mp3
    Lyrics: https://www.lyricsfreak.com/e/elvis+presley/its+now+or+never_20049452.html
    Related: "What are the lyrics to ‘O sole mio’, and who wrote it?" - Classic FM, https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/o-sole-mio-lyrics/
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  • Jvke, "Golden Hour"
    Music: https://williamatell.files.wordpress.com/2022/12/03-golden-hour.mp3
    Lyrics: https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/jvke/goldenhour.html
Mar 07, 202306:49
Rodney

Rodney

Many problems, one solution

Related:

  • The woman who vanished
    https://thehomelessblogger.com/2022/12/24/the-woman-who-vanished
  • Blinded by the light
    https://thehomelessblogger.com/2018/07/02/blinded-by-the-light/
  • Inexplicable
    https://thehomelessblogger.com/2023/01/21/inexplicable/
  • Podcast – Brightening the sparks
    https://thehomelessblogger.com/2020/12/29/podcast-2/

Music:  Laura Branigan, "Gloria"
https://williamatell.files.wordpress.com/2022/12/13-gloria.mp3

Feb 07, 202312:21
Tucker Carlson and Ukraine

Tucker Carlson and Ukraine

Related:  Tucker Carlson: Lawmakers applauding Zelensky clapped ‘like seals’ | The Hill
https://thehill.com/homenews/media/3786532-tucker-carlson-lawmakers-applauding-zelensky-clapped-like-seals

Music:  Jazmine Sullivan sings “The Star Spangled Banner” at the 2022 MLB World Series:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMdVEkZ2gBc

Jan 03, 202307:23
Meet Hooda Thunkit (Replay)

Meet Hooda Thunkit (Replay)

Saint — Hero — Role model

With Christmas approaching, I decided to merely re-play last December's episode, which includes "The Christmas Song."

Music:

  • Mel Torme, "The Christmas Song"
    https://williamatell.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/the-christmas-song-mel-torme.mp3
  • David Seville, "Witch Doctor"
    https://williamatell.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/witch-doctor.mp3
Dec 06, 202206:02
Issues for the midterms
Nov 01, 202206:18
Facts and Law: Will Donald Trump be indicted, or not?

Facts and Law: Will Donald Trump be indicted, or not?

What you or I want does not matter.

Music:  Sister Rosetta Tharpe, "Strange Things Happening Every Day"
https://williamatell.files.wordpress.com/2046/10/12-strange-things-happening-every-day.mp3

Oct 04, 202206:25
Contrasts and Justice (Part 2)
Sep 06, 202211:38
Contrasts and justice in downtown Baltimore

Contrasts and justice in downtown Baltimore

You get what you choose, whether you want it or not.

Related:

  • White-shaming: https://thehomelessblogger.com/2016/07/25/white-shaming/
  • Dreaming of my own place: https://thehomelessblogger.com/2020/02/08/dreaming-of-my-own-place/

Music:  Chicago, "Saturday in the Park"
https://williamatell.files.wordpress.com/2022/07/01-saturday-in-the-park-2022-remaster.mp3

Aug 02, 202208:43
Abracadabra

Abracadabra

ADVISORY: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE

Related:

  • Blog post: "I don’t believe in belief. Here’s why." https://thehomelessblogger.com/2015/06/20/belief-delusion-faith-prayer/
  • Wikipedia article: "Paper Moon (film)" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paper_Moon_(film)

Music:  Lena Zavaroni, "It's only a paper moon"
https://youtu.be/GV0A-pQaay4

Jul 05, 202206:40
The Way of Peace

The Way of Peace

I’ve just re-published my book.  Check it out!

Related:

Music:  Ringo Starr, “It don’t come easy”
https://williamatell.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/it-dont-come-easy.mp3

Jun 07, 202207:13
The Inky Dinky Spider

The Inky Dinky Spider

Resilience

Related:

  • "Job search update, 09/01/14"
    https://thehomelessblogger.com/2014/09/01/job-search-update-090114
  • "Life in the outer darkness"
    https://thehomelessblogger.com/2014/10/15/mcdonalds-discriminate-homeless-2

Music:  Badfinger, "No Matter What"
https://williamatell.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/no-matter-what-2010-remaster.mp3

Apr 29, 202206:38
Love and Order

Love and Order

Related:

  • "Dez Bryant, love and responsibility" https://thehomelessblogger.com/2019/01/05/dez-bryant-love-and-responsibility
  • "Where trees thrive, people thrive" https://thehomelessblogger.com/2014/10/04/vandalism/

Music:  The Jonas Brothers, "Sucker" https://williamatell.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/01-sucker.mp3

Apr 05, 202205:44
Growing up is hard to do

Growing up is hard to do

A lifelong process.

Music:  Neil Sedaka, "Breaking up is hard to do"
https://williamatell.files.wordpress.com/2044/03/07-breaking-up-is-hard-to-do.mp3

Related:
https://thehomelessblogger.com/twop/serotonin-and-the-individual/
https://thehomelessblogger.com/twop/serotonin-and-society/

Feb 27, 202206:12
Housing update, 02/01/22

Housing update, 02/01/22

And thoughts about unanswered prayer.

Music:  Cat Stevens, "Another Saturday Night"
https://williamatell.files.wordpress.com/2044/02/12-another-saturday-night.mp3

Feb 01, 202206:46
The U.S. and the New Jerusalem

The U.S. and the New Jerusalem

A city set on a hill cannot be hid.

Music:

  • Tim O'Brien, "Twelve Gates to the City"
    https://williamatell.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/twelve-gates-to-the-city.mp3
  • The Davis Sisters, "Twelve Gates to the City"
    https://williamatell.files.wordpress.com/2043/01/twelve-gates-to-the-city-the-davis-sisters.mp3
Jan 04, 202207:08
Saint and sinner

Saint and sinner

We're each both, at all times.

Related:  The Way of Peace, chapter 17:  "About organized religion"
https://thehomelessblogger.com/twop/17-about-organized-religion/
Related: The Way of Peace, chapter 19: "Sacrifice"
https://thehomelessblogger.com/2020/07/27/sacrifice

Music:  Don Henley, "The Heart of the Matter"
https://williamatell.files.wordpress.com/2020/10/10-the-heart-of-the-matter.mp3

Dec 07, 202105:44
The fool on the hill

The fool on the hill

So, that happened.

The Beatles, "The fool on the hill"
https://williamatell.files.wordpress.com/2021/10/02-the-fool-on-the-hill.mp3

The Beatles, "Nowhere man"
https://williamatell.files.wordpress.com/2043/11/04-nowhere-man.mp3

Nov 02, 202106:41
Your Heart's Desire

Your Heart's Desire

What is your heart's desire?

Related:  "Your Heart's Desire," by Emmet Fox
https://trojanhorseproductions.wordpress.com/library/your-hearts-desire-by-emmet-fox/

Music:  Roy Orbison, "You Got It"
https://williamatell.files.wordpress.com/2043/10/disc-2-01-you-got-it.mp3

Oct 05, 202105:41
Good things I did today

Good things I did today

Pat yourself on the back.

First Music:  Bebe Rexha, "I'm a mess"
https://williamatell.files.wordpress.com/2043/09/02-im-a-mess.mp3

Second Music: The Pretenders, "Don't get me wrong"
https://williamatell.files.wordpress.com/2043/09/06-dont-get-me-wrong.mp3

Sep 07, 202105:54
Choices facing Mildew

Choices facing Mildew

Related:  Free Speech Handbook, https://thehomelessblogger.com/the-william-tell-show/free-speech-handbook/

Music:  Nina Simone, "I wish I knew how it would feel to be free"
https://williamatell.files.wordpress.com/2021/07/disc-2-02-i-wish-i-knew-how-it-would-feel-to-be-free.mp3

Aug 03, 202106:04
My Favorite Things

My Favorite Things

Wisdom is about managing feelings.

Music: Julie Andrews, "My Favorite Things:"
https://williamatell.files.wordpress.com/2043/07/07-my-favorite-things.mp3

Jul 06, 202104:51
Seeking peace of mind

Seeking peace of mind

It won't happen if I'm not paying attention.

Related: http://the-way-of-peace.com

Music:  George Michael, "Father Figure": https://williamatell.files.wordpress.com/2043/06/02-father-figure-remastered.mp3

Jun 01, 202104:57
Switched
May 11, 202109:47
"The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down"

"The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down"

Apr 20, 202109:11
Toward wholeness
Mar 30, 202107:59
Political strife is all about the bogeyman.
Mar 09, 202109:34
Loving All
Feb 16, 202106:60
Patriots and junkies
Jan 19, 202107:18
Brightening the sparks
Dec 29, 202006:19
Truth and love
Dec 08, 202007:43
Meet the new boss
Nov 17, 202007:08
Aging isn't always progressive.
Oct 27, 202010:06
Are you big enough to take it?
Oct 06, 202006:43
Three Wise Monkeys

Three Wise Monkeys

Choosing innocence.

Blog post: Three Wise Monkeys

Previous posts mentioning "You get what you choose:"

About Edgar Cayce’s dream, part 1
Reasons to seek prosperity

More about value judgments:

Value judgments: Feminists doing science?

Dr. Leichtman’s webpage: Active Meditation

Music: Allman Brothers Band, "Southbound"
Sep 15, 202004:39
What do you look for in a candidate?
Aug 25, 202006:52
The day I got out of jail
Aug 04, 202006:53
Candor
Jul 14, 202006:10
"How I overcame procrastination"
Jun 23, 202007:22
I don't want to live among these people.
Jun 02, 202007:36
The quest for certainty
May 10, 202013:36
Baseless hatred
Apr 21, 202006:13
First tongue twisters
Mar 31, 202006:52