[78-L] Hoopii New Year

[David Lennick]

For those less cynical than us, here's the original:

Desiderata

Go placidly amid the noise and haste and remember what peace there may be in 
silence.

As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons.

Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and 
ignorant; they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter; for always 
there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in 
the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world in full of trickery. 
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is: many persons strive for 
high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection.

Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and 
disenchantment it is perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not 
distress yourself with imaginings.

Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, 
be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have 
a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the 
universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever 
your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with 
your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. 
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

Often attributed as "Found in Old Saint Paul's Church, Baltimore: Dated 1692."

Actually, Desiderata was written in 1927 by an obscure Indiana lawyer and poet 
named Max Ehrmann. Sources include: The Washington Post, November 27, 1977.

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On 1/1/2011 1:04 PM, Cary Ginell wrote:
>
> Nordine - correct. Didn't mean to dethrone him.
>
> CG
>
>> Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2011 13:03:08 -0500
>> From: dlennick at sympatico.ca
>> To: 78-l at klickitat.78online.com
>> Subject: Re: [78-L] Hoopii New Year
>>
>> The other voice with 4 balls, Ken Nordine, will be surprised to hear that he's
>> lost his title. Incidentally, Norman Rose can be seen in "The Front". And heard
>> on many of those subversive YPR 78s, corrupting young minds.
>>
>> The female voice AND the keyboards on "Deteriorata" were supplied by Melissa
>> Manchester and the thing was done in one take..she told me of having to make a
>> really fast leap to get to the piano after singing the intro.
>>
>> dl
>>
>> On 1/1/2011 12:58 PM, Cary Ginell wrote:
>>>
>>> Of course, this is "Deterioriata," National Lampoon's parody of Les Crane's "Desiderata." The Lampoon version is on the Blue Thumb LP "Radio Dinner," magnificently narrated by Mr. Word Jazz himself, Norman Rose.
>>>
>>> Cary Ginell
>>>
>>>> Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2011 12:49:23 -0500
>>>> From: dlennick at sympatico.ca
>>>> To: 78-l at klickitat.78online.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [78-L] Hoopii New Year
>>>>
>>>> (Words found on an ancient circular piece of vinyl, carbon dated 1972)
>>>>
>>>> Go placidly
>>>> Amid the noise and waste.
>>>> And remember what comfort there may be
>>>> In owning a piece thereof.
>>>>
>>>> Avoid quiet and passive persons
>>>> Unless you are in need of sleep.
>>>>
>>>> Rotate your tires.
>>>>
>>>> Speak glowingly of those greater than yourself
>>>> And heed well their advice,
>>>> Even though they be turkeys.
>>>>
>>>> Know what to kiss.....and when!
>>>>
>>>> Consider that two wrongs never make a right
>>>> But that THREE.........do.
>>>>
>>>> Wherever possible, put people on hold.
>>>>
>>>> Be comforted that in the face of all aridity and disillusionment
>>>> And despite the changing fortunes of time,
>>>> There is always a big future in computer maintenance.
>>>>
>>>> Chorus
>>>>
>>>> You are a fluke
>>>> Of the universe.
>>>> You have no right to be here.
>>>> And whether you can hear it or not
>>>> The universe is laughing behind your back.
>>>>
>>>> Remember the Pueblo.
>>>>
>>>> Strive at all times to bend, fold, spindle and mutilate.
>>>>
>>>> Know yourself.
>>>> If you need help, call the FBI.
>>>>
>>>> Exercise caution in your daily affairs,
>>>> Especially with those persons closest to you.
>>>> That lemon on your left, for instance.
>>>>
>>>> Be assured that a walk through the ocean of most souls
>>>> Would scarcely get your feet wet.
>>>>
>>>> Fall not in love therefore;
>>>> It will stick to your face.
>>>>
>>>> Gracefully surrender the things of youth:
>>>> The birds, clean air, tuna, Taiwan
>>>> And let not the sands of time
>>>> Get in your lunch.
>>>>
>>>> Hire people with hooks.
>>>>
>>>> For a good time call 606-4311;
>>>> Ask for "Ken."
>>>>
>>>> Take heart amid the deepening gloom
>>>> That your dog is finally getting enough cheese.
>>>>
>>>> And reflect that whatever misfortune may be your lot
>>>> It could only be worse in Milwaukee.
>>>>
>>>> Chorus
>>>>
>>>> You are a fluke
>>>> Of the universe.
>>>> You have no right to be here.
>>>> And whether you can hear it or not
>>>> The universe is laughing behind your back.
>>>>
>>>> Therefore, make peace with your god
>>>> Whatever you conceive him to be---
>>>> Hairy thunderer, or cosmic muffin.
>>>>
>>>> With all its hopes, dreams, promises and urban renewal
>>>> The world continues to deteriorate.
>>>>
>>>> GIVE UP!
>>>>