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After this I may try Nessum Dorma.

Little Miss Reiko is deaf and that has impacted her life in so many tragic ways.

In particular, her disability means she is unable to hear me sing. I know, Heartbreaking.

She missed out on my soaring version of Unchained Melody. Trivia: that song was actually my wedding song which tells you I am indeed an ancient one.

Even with robust amplification she can’t hear that high note – you know the one – the one that Bobby Hatfield nailed but which I can’t, but it doesn’t stop me from trying.

I feel sorry for the little dog. So sad, She’s missing out on so much.

When generating the image that is at the top of this tale, my good AI friend had a hallucination. Perhaps it was the singing. Anyway, The first draft was the one shown below. Notice anything unusual?

Like the the third arm growing out of my chest?

It’s no wonder that devilishly handsome guy gets so much work done, huh?

You gotta admit…it would be useful.

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33 responses to “Poor, Poor Doggie”

  1. lois Avatar

    Glasses, three arms, a bit of curl to the back of your hair and a voice like Bobby Hatfield. Dang. I do like Miss Reiko’s beer huggie, though. Girls got a great sense of humor.
    Have you heard Sarah Brightman sing Nessum Dorma? Blown away!

    1. Reiko's Journey Avatar

      Yeah, I’ll listen to Sarah sing anything, anytime. Next month I have tickets to Yoshiki’s “Violet Night” concert and there is a rumor that Sarah may make a surprise appearance. Yoshiki (in case unfamiliar) is probably the most renowned musician in Japan, a legend who does everything from heavy metal to composing symphonies. He and Sarah have teamed up before and she is scheduled to be in Tokyo right after Yoshiki returns so they may match up – that would be wonderful. You can goog “Yoshiki – Violet Night” and see more.

      1. lois Avatar

        Wow. That should be some kind of concert. Multi-talented, to say the least.

        1. Reiko's Journey Avatar

          I’m looking forward to it but I doubt they will call me out from the audience to solo.

          1. lois Avatar

            I want to know if Sarah Brightman shows!

            1. Reiko's Journey Avatar

              I shall report back!

  2. Helen Devries Avatar

    Mother said I should have been born with three hands…two for the normal things in life and the other for the book which rarely left one of those existing….now is for AI to come to the aid of the party….
    The Thugs envy Miss Reiko. I sing to myself in the mornings – before it dawns on me that the day ahead merits something more like Mahler at his worst rather than renditions of Gilbert and Sullivan or Flanders and Swann. Since the sounds emitted have been charitably described as a seal honking for its belated dinner they tend to withdraw to the garden in fine weather, or the porch should it prove inclement until realisation of the reality of the day takes over and the honking ceases.
    If that was your wedding song…chapeau to you!

    1. Reiko's Journey Avatar

      And here all along I thought that your repertoire was limited to “Donald Where’s Your Troosers?” or “Ye Cannae Shove Yer Granny Aff a Bus.”

  3. Helen Devries Avatar

    The Ball at Kirriemuir…?

    1. Reiko's Journey Avatar

      That’s one of my favorites of course. Who could forget such tender lyrics as :

      “The mayor’s dochter, she was there,
      And kept the crowd in fits
      By jumpin’ off the mantle piece
      And landin’ on her tits.”

      And to think that’s the cleanest of the verses.

      1. Helen Devries Avatar

        Not recommended as a wedding song…..

        1. Reiko's Journey Avatar

          I don’t know…is a couple can agree on that as a wedding song they will probably be together forever.

  4. doesitevenmatter3 Avatar

    Fabulous song! Amazing voice! Soaring vocals! Effortlessly executed high notes! The master of emotional ballads and blue-eyed soul! OOH! What a handsome man! 🙂
    (((HUGS))) and ❤️❤️ for you and Reiko! 🙂
    PS…Oh, in case you didn’t realize it…I was commenting on Bobby Hatfield. Not you. Ha! 😉 😀
    PPS…Seriously, l I do feel very sad that sweet little Reiko CAN’T hear your voice…talking and singing. 🙁 I wish she could hear you. ❤️
    PPPS…That AI rendering is wild, but funny! 😀

    1. Reiko's Journey Avatar

      I’ll think of that image every time someone says, “Hey, can you give me a hand?”

      Yes, yes I can.

      1. doesitevenmatter3 Avatar

        Ha! 😀 Yes, you would be even more popular! 🙂
        But, isn’t it “Yes, yes, yes, I can!” ? 😛

        1. Reiko's Journey Avatar

          Yes, yes, yes it is.

  5. Tails Around the Ranch Avatar

    🤦🏼‍♀️ AI leaves a lot to be desired, me thinks. Then again, I guess we all can use an extra hand every now and then.

    1. Reiko's Journey Avatar

      Especially one in the middle. One could dominate the Thanksgiving Day table. Absolutely devastate the competition for that last piece of pie.

      1. Tails Around the Ranch Avatar

        Precisely! Pie is for everyone, not just a 3-armed dude.

  6. Julia Avatar

    I didn’t realize you were a three armed menace!

    1. Reiko's Journey Avatar

      Wait until you see me dealing at the poker table.

      1. Julia Avatar

        😆

  7. Murphy's Law Avatar
    Murphy’s Law

    FROM: Murphy’s Law

    My, my, AI gave you a full head of hair, glasses and three arms. ‘Course, if you were elbow deep mixing a meatloaf, and you had a killer itch somewhere, that third arm would come in mighty handy!

    Methinks Reiko is better off not hearing you sing Tom. Just sayin’. Maybe you should show some mercy and let her listen to Bobby Hatfield singing Unchained Melody. Bobby boy owns that song!

    Try and stay out of trouble. I know that’s a big order, but you need to set a good example for Reiko.

    ginger

    1. Reiko's Journey Avatar

      I was thinking it would be great to sit in the Recliner of Sloth with a book in one hand, a brandy in the other and then scratch myself with the third. A guy can dream.

  8. marthadilo3 Avatar

    The third arm reminds me of Alien. Wrong on so many levels.

    1. Reiko's Journey Avatar

      That could be great on Halloween. Put on a little alien glove, some ketchup and a good scream and you could traumatize every kid in the neighborhood by suddenly pushing the third arm out from between the shirt buttons. I like it.

  9. Bitey Dog Avatar

    Did AI hide the karaoke machine behind you, hoping you might lose your place and quit singing?

    1. Reiko's Journey Avatar

      When I mocked my AI assistant about the 3rd arm, this was the reply that I got: “Clearly AI concluded that singing Unchained Melody properly requires an extra limb for emotional emphasis.” Like most women, AI refuses to admit error and take the responsibility. Oh! Oh! Did I say that out loud???

      1. Bitey Dog Avatar

        To be honest, I can’t see a right arm in that picture. Maybe AI thought you needed two left arms to sing…you know, to match your two left feet while dancing.

        I think AI has a great sense of humor. You know, like most women!

  10. Tynecastle Avatar

    AI now dominates the world like having Donald Trump as an assistant.
    What would Donald do with a third arm…?

    1. Reiko's Journey Avatar

      It’s the best third arm ever. People love that third arm. Poor people living in Scotland and unable to afford golf at my wonderful club would pay a lot to have that third arm. It’s probably the best third arm in the world.

  11. Xena, Lucy and Chia Avatar

    While a flea infestation is awful, the loss of trust is worse, as you well know. to keep future fleas off Reiko via stopping them dead in the yard and your home, I strongly suggest diatomacious earh. It’s all natural and safe for pets and people. It works by cutting to bits the fleas and other insects that come into contact with it. Good luck and best wishes!

    1. Reiko's Journey Avatar

      The diatomaceous earth cutting them up sounds good; otherwise I have to use my katana and Viking long sword and it’s hard to cut them up with just those options. 😁 The loss of trust thing is dismal and obvious. Others say, don’t worry, she’ll bounce back, but I think this is serious and she and I will basically have to start over.

Love to hear from ya

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