10/12/2006
10/08/2006
Musings and Strange Geometry
Leaving came to us just like a song
A dull geometry of lawns
The sense that you are still a stranger
But we were born to fade away
Like light looking sideways into life
There is no reason we should stay here
-Fm. Geometry of Lawns (The Clientele)
Things I am thinking about today:
*While catching up with a dear old friend yesterday, he stated that men are basically like goldfish: they have two basic needs-- food and sex. When I mentioned that I was not looking for Mr. Right, he said that I must not be ready…”I mean do you pull off at a rest stop when you don’t have to use the rest room?”
Bruce is a person I am glad to have in my corner.
*Music is really happening right now. There are 5 (new) albums I must have:
Yo La Tengo (I am not afraid of you and I will beat your ass)
Beck (The Information)
Calexico (Feast of Wire) that one isn’t so new..Great show last Sunday!
Carrie Rodriguez (7 Angels on a Bicycle)
The Decemberists (The Crane Wife)
*I was inspired by Lotus that swept through Bloomington this weekend. The vibe in town was festive and mellow. Under the full Aries Harvest Moon the pulse was impressive.
* Today I attended a ceremony for a friend who lost her battle to cancer in September. She wanted to return home for the final days, (Olympia WA) so my friends (Gaylah’s son) Ari and Karen had the memorial service back here for her Bloomington family. It was amazing to witness how many people had been touched by Gaylah. She was one of those people whom you may only speak to for an hour, but she will stay with you forever.
*I am reminded again that there are some people in my small circle that choose not to be straight with me. When confronted, they ignore my questions, they make excuses for not spending quality time, they cross me off the “to do” list. Others ask me why do even bother trying to maintain friendships with people like this?
‘Well, “ I sigh and say,” people need lots of chances to figure it out, “ and I add,“ Patience is important.”
* You know when talking to someone whether they have been around a few times. I know a few old souls. Lucky for me, I am old too. When you meet an old soul the conversation changes drastically. There is a mutual understanding and intensity that comes as you look deeply into each other eyes and see the soul. When you meet a like soul, your sense of timing changes and there is a warmth that passes through your whole body. I (re)met a few old souls this weekend. Ever happen to you?
*In addition to PASTE Magazine, which I would love to subscribe, I found a new magazine today that looks fascinating: ADBUSTERS Strange stories. Sad but inspiring. Check it out.
So that’s me lately. Did I mention that fall is a difficult season for me? Ask me, and I’ll tell you why.
A dull geometry of lawns
The sense that you are still a stranger
But we were born to fade away
Like light looking sideways into life
There is no reason we should stay here
-Fm. Geometry of Lawns (The Clientele)
Things I am thinking about today:
*While catching up with a dear old friend yesterday, he stated that men are basically like goldfish: they have two basic needs-- food and sex. When I mentioned that I was not looking for Mr. Right, he said that I must not be ready…”I mean do you pull off at a rest stop when you don’t have to use the rest room?”
Bruce is a person I am glad to have in my corner.
*Music is really happening right now. There are 5 (new) albums I must have:
Yo La Tengo (I am not afraid of you and I will beat your ass)
Beck (The Information)
Calexico (Feast of Wire) that one isn’t so new..Great show last Sunday!
Carrie Rodriguez (7 Angels on a Bicycle)
The Decemberists (The Crane Wife)
*I was inspired by Lotus that swept through Bloomington this weekend. The vibe in town was festive and mellow. Under the full Aries Harvest Moon the pulse was impressive.
* Today I attended a ceremony for a friend who lost her battle to cancer in September. She wanted to return home for the final days, (Olympia WA) so my friends (Gaylah’s son) Ari and Karen had the memorial service back here for her Bloomington family. It was amazing to witness how many people had been touched by Gaylah. She was one of those people whom you may only speak to for an hour, but she will stay with you forever.
*I am reminded again that there are some people in my small circle that choose not to be straight with me. When confronted, they ignore my questions, they make excuses for not spending quality time, they cross me off the “to do” list. Others ask me why do even bother trying to maintain friendships with people like this?
‘Well, “ I sigh and say,” people need lots of chances to figure it out, “ and I add,“ Patience is important.”
* You know when talking to someone whether they have been around a few times. I know a few old souls. Lucky for me, I am old too. When you meet an old soul the conversation changes drastically. There is a mutual understanding and intensity that comes as you look deeply into each other eyes and see the soul. When you meet a like soul, your sense of timing changes and there is a warmth that passes through your whole body. I (re)met a few old souls this weekend. Ever happen to you?
*In addition to PASTE Magazine, which I would love to subscribe, I found a new magazine today that looks fascinating: ADBUSTERS Strange stories. Sad but inspiring. Check it out.
So that’s me lately. Did I mention that fall is a difficult season for me? Ask me, and I’ll tell you why.
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