True Blue or Scooby Do
Principal Storyteller and Analyst:
Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF, CLU, ChFC, RFC
Founder & CEO of The Truesdell Companies
The Truesdell Professional Building
200 NW 52nd Avenue
Ocala, Florida 34482
352-612-1000 - Local
212-433-2525 - New York
Truesdell Wealth, Inc.
https://truesdellwealth.com
The Truesdell Companies
https://truesdell.net
The Truesdell Companies is a proud sponsor of the Eirinn Abu benefit concert for Tunnel to Towers, on February 28th at the Circle Square arena in Ocala, Florida. For more information, visit: https://eirinnabu.com or https://eirinnabu.com/event/5760795/695871447/eirinn-abu-and-tunnel-to-towers-foundation-concert
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Disclaimer
You are listening to the Paul Truesdell Podcast, sponsored by Truesdell Wealth and the other Truesdell Companies. Note. Due to our extensive holdings and our clients, always assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and that a conflict of interest exists. The information presented is provided for entertainment and informational purposes only. Truesdell Wealth is a Registered Investment Advisor.
Rough Notes
Blue: The Word That Does Everything but Pick Up the Check
Blue is a funny word. Say it a few times and it starts to sound like the punchline of a joke nobody told. *Blue. Blue. Blue.* It's not a word—it’s a feeling, a color, a mood, a status, a warning label, and for some reason, a political party that insists they’re not angry while screaming at the sky. Yeah, blue’s doing a lot of heavy lifting.
Now I’ve always had a soft spot for the word. Maybe because the first four letters of my name spell “True,” and there’s something poetic about being “True Blue.” Loyal. Dependable. Solid. Like duct tape or Waffle House hashbrowns. In a world of people blowing with the wind, “true blue” means you stay put. You don’t flake. You don’t ghost. You show up—and you don’t need a therapist to explain why.
But then you’ve got “feeling blue”—and *poof*, we’ve flipped the mood like a moody teenager. Now blue doesn’t mean loyal—it means sad. Down. Bummed out. In the fetal position listening to soft jazz and wondering why nobody calls anymore. And here’s where the English language starts showing its true colors. Which, ironically, are all blue.
A Blue Moon Ain’t Blue and Happens More Than You Think
Let’s start with the classic: *once in a blue moon.* Supposed to mean something rare, right? Like an honest politician or a salad at a gas station. But here’s the twist: a blue moon isn’t blue. It’s not even sad. It’s just the second full moon in a calendar month. That’s it. No mystical meaning, no celestial message. Just a scheduling quirk with great branding.
Why do we say it? Because “once in a blue moon” sounds better than “occasionally, but not often, and certainly not predictable.” Blue moon is punchy. Vague. Mysterious. Just like your internet service during a thunderstorm.
Feeling Blue vs. Wearing Royal Blue
Here’s another gem. “Feeling blue”—you’re down in the dumps. But throw on some *royal blue*? Now you’re fancy. Regal. Strutting around like the Queen of England gave you a fashion tip. Same color, different story. One makes people ask if you’re okay. The other makes them think you charge $500 an hour and park diagonally across two spaces because *you can.*
Royal blue goes back to Queen Charlotte in the 1700s. They literally invented the color for her. That’s how bored royalty used to be—“I think I’d like a new shade today. Off with your heads if it’s not majestic enough.” And now, we wear it to job interviews and HOA meetings hoping it still carries a little weight. Spoiler: it doesn’t. But it sure looks good on a tie.
True Blue: The Color of People Who Mean What They Say
Now let’s talk “true blue.” That’s the one I’ll wear any day of the week. Comes from Coventry, England, where the cloth dyers figured out how to make a blue that didn’t fade. Not even with time, sweat, or the kind of political scandal that gets buried on a Friday afternoon. That color stuck. Just like the people it represents.
True blue means steady. Reliable. Not flashy. Not fake. And definitely not the guy who borrows your tools and brings them back broken, covered in barbecue sauce. It’s old-school. Back when your word meant something. And your handshake wasn’t followed by a legal disclaimer.
Red, White, and Blue—And Just a Little Confused
And of course, there’s the flag. Red, white, and blue. The all-American starter pack. The blue in the flag stands for vigilance, perseverance, and justice. Which, depending on the news channel you’re watching, might be in short supply. But hey, the color’s still there—looking proud and waving in the wind like it’s not worried about inflation, TikTok, or that guy in front of you doing 50 in a 70.
So here we are—blue is patriotic, melancholy, dependable, elite, rare, common, and confused. That’s English for you. The only language where your nose runs and your feet smell. Where you park on a driveway and drive on a parkway. And apparently, where one color can mean everything and nothing at the same time.
Let’s Not Forget the Other Blues
Let’s just pile on, shall we?
- Blue laws: No liquor before noon on Sundays. Because that’s what morality looks like—*timed sobriety*.
- Blue humor: The kind of joke that gets Grandpa kicked off Facebook.
- Blue-collar: The folks who actually make things work. As opposed to *white-collar*, who have meetings about the things the blue-collar guys already fixed.
Then there’s *blue bloods*—which means aristocracy. So let me get this straight: the guy in a castle and the guy fixing the plumbing under it both wear blue… but only one of them gets the yacht? Got it. Totally logical.
So What’s the Takeaway?
English is weird. Beautiful, but weird. And “blue” is the poster child for that weirdness. It’s emotional, regal, patriotic, sarcastic, and sometimes just flat-out nonsensical. You can be blue, wear blue, feel blue, wave blue, bleed blue, and if you’re really lucky—be true blue.
And me? I’ll stick with true blue. Because it rhymes with my name, it means what it says, and it doesn’t change with the weather—or the dictionary.
Besides, once you understand blue, the rest of English is a piece of cake. Which, by the way, has no actual cake in it if you're talking about “a piece of cake” as in something easy.
See what I mean?
Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF, CLU, ChFC, RFC
Founder & CEO of The Truesdell Companies
The Truesdell Professional Building
200 NW 52nd Avenue
Ocala, Florida 34482
352-612-1000 - Local
212-433-2525 - New York
Truesdell Wealth, Inc.
https://truesdellwealth.com
The Truesdell Companies
https://truesdell.net
The Truesdell Companies is a proud sponsor of the Eirinn Abu benefit concert for Tunnel to Towers, on February 28th at the Circle Square arena in Ocala, Florida. For more information, visit: https://eirinnabu.com or https://eirinnabu.com/event/5760795/695871447/eirinn-abu-and-tunnel-to-towers-foundation-concert
Events
Essential Florida Estate Documents
Casual Conversations
Stonewater – Stone Creek - Ocala
April 25 – 6:30 pm
Reservations Required - Call or Text: 352-612-1000
Retirement Income: The Good, Bad, and Ugly
Casual Conversations
Stonewater – Stone Creek - Ocala
March 9 – 6:30 pm
Reservations Required - Call or Text: 352-612-1000
Single or With Dependent Spouse
Casual Conversations
May 16 – 6:30 pm
Reservations Required - Call or Text: 352-612-1000
The Truesdell Military Procurement Portfolio
Casual Conversations
May 23 – 6:30 pm
Reservations Required - Call or Text: 352-612-1000
June & July – A Financial Series in Oak Run – Ocala, Florida
Disclaimer
You are listening to the Paul Truesdell Podcast, sponsored by Truesdell Wealth and the other Truesdell Companies. Note. Due to our extensive holdings and our clients, always assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and that a conflict of interest exists. The information presented is provided for entertainment and informational purposes only. Truesdell Wealth is a Registered Investment Advisor.
Rough Notes
Blue: The Word That Does Everything but Pick Up the Check
Blue is a funny word. Say it a few times and it starts to sound like the punchline of a joke nobody told. *Blue. Blue. Blue.* It's not a word—it’s a feeling, a color, a mood, a status, a warning label, and for some reason, a political party that insists they’re not angry while screaming at the sky. Yeah, blue’s doing a lot of heavy lifting.
Now I’ve always had a soft spot for the word. Maybe because the first four letters of my name spell “True,” and there’s something poetic about being “True Blue.” Loyal. Dependable. Solid. Like duct tape or Waffle House hashbrowns. In a world of people blowing with the wind, “true blue” means you stay put. You don’t flake. You don’t ghost. You show up—and you don’t need a therapist to explain why.
But then you’ve got “feeling blue”—and *poof*, we’ve flipped the mood like a moody teenager. Now blue doesn’t mean loyal—it means sad. Down. Bummed out. In the fetal position listening to soft jazz and wondering why nobody calls anymore. And here’s where the English language starts showing its true colors. Which, ironically, are all blue.
A Blue Moon Ain’t Blue and Happens More Than You Think
Let’s start with the classic: *once in a blue moon.* Supposed to mean something rare, right? Like an honest politician or a salad at a gas station. But here’s the twist: a blue moon isn’t blue. It’s not even sad. It’s just the second full moon in a calendar month. That’s it. No mystical meaning, no celestial message. Just a scheduling quirk with great branding.
Why do we say it? Because “once in a blue moon” sounds better than “occasionally, but not often, and certainly not predictable.” Blue moon is punchy. Vague. Mysterious. Just like your internet service during a thunderstorm.
Feeling Blue vs. Wearing Royal Blue
Here’s another gem. “Feeling blue”—you’re down in the dumps. But throw on some *royal blue*? Now you’re fancy. Regal. Strutting around like the Queen of England gave you a fashion tip. Same color, different story. One makes people ask if you’re okay. The other makes them think you charge $500 an hour and park diagonally across two spaces because *you can.*
Royal blue goes back to Queen Charlotte in the 1700s. They literally invented the color for her. That’s how bored royalty used to be—“I think I’d like a new shade today. Off with your heads if it’s not majestic enough.” And now, we wear it to job interviews and HOA meetings hoping it still carries a little weight. Spoiler: it doesn’t. But it sure looks good on a tie.
True Blue: The Color of People Who Mean What They Say
Now let’s talk “true blue.” That’s the one I’ll wear any day of the week. Comes from Coventry, England, where the cloth dyers figured out how to make a blue that didn’t fade. Not even with time, sweat, or the kind of political scandal that gets buried on a Friday afternoon. That color stuck. Just like the people it represents.
True blue means steady. Reliable. Not flashy. Not fake. And definitely not the guy who borrows your tools and brings them back broken, covered in barbecue sauce. It’s old-school. Back when your word meant something. And your handshake wasn’t followed by a legal disclaimer.
Red, White, and Blue—And Just a Little Confused
And of course, there’s the flag. Red, white, and blue. The all-American starter pack. The blue in the flag stands for vigilance, perseverance, and justice. Which, depending on the news channel you’re watching, might be in short supply. But hey, the color’s still there—looking proud and waving in the wind like it’s not worried about inflation, TikTok, or that guy in front of you doing 50 in a 70.
So here we are—blue is patriotic, melancholy, dependable, elite, rare, common, and confused. That’s English for you. The only language where your nose runs and your feet smell. Where you park on a driveway and drive on a parkway. And apparently, where one color can mean everything and nothing at the same time.
Let’s Not Forget the Other Blues
Let’s just pile on, shall we?
- Blue laws: No liquor before noon on Sundays. Because that’s what morality looks like—*timed sobriety*.
- Blue humor: The kind of joke that gets Grandpa kicked off Facebook.
- Blue-collar: The folks who actually make things work. As opposed to *white-collar*, who have meetings about the things the blue-collar guys already fixed.
Then there’s *blue bloods*—which means aristocracy. So let me get this straight: the guy in a castle and the guy fixing the plumbing under it both wear blue… but only one of them gets the yacht? Got it. Totally logical.
So What’s the Takeaway?
English is weird. Beautiful, but weird. And “blue” is the poster child for that weirdness. It’s emotional, regal, patriotic, sarcastic, and sometimes just flat-out nonsensical. You can be blue, wear blue, feel blue, wave blue, bleed blue, and if you’re really lucky—be true blue.
And me? I’ll stick with true blue. Because it rhymes with my name, it means what it says, and it doesn’t change with the weather—or the dictionary.
Besides, once you understand blue, the rest of English is a piece of cake. Which, by the way, has no actual cake in it if you're talking about “a piece of cake” as in something easy.
See what I mean?