random thoughts on my mind...
Right now, the man who is doing some sort of work on the house across the street (and has been for a while now) is stretched out, prone, on their roof soaking in the sun. It cracks me up. I wonder if the retirees who live in the house, who are always looking out the window, are thinking "where'd he go?" Because I am camped out at the dining room table (I am often on the couch instead...my back likes the couch better than a chair when I am using my laptop but because I have to use a mouse for this current project and because I am working 12-16 hours days on said laptop I have to be able to see out the window and this room has the best light), I can chuckle out loud at a man sunning himself on a roof across the street.
This week, I have been listening to Deb Talan's CD "a bird flies out" over and over and over. If you are on a journey...
When I work for this many hours, and late into the night, I dream in Word. Literally. Last night I was trying to figure out how to fit myself (as in me, the person, me) inside a bullet point in a document in Word. I think I need to sit in a dark room with an eyepillow over my eyes and just a quiet CD of chanting playing in the background. For about five hours.
I keep thinking of that poem "Persimmons" I posted the link to for Poetry Thursday. That poem is incredible. Even if you aren't "into" poetry...or you don't like long poems...take a moment to read it out loud. It might change your life (those last lines...his father's words...they will haunt me forever).
Storypeople. Some of you noticed the Brian Andreas prints behind me in my self-portraits this week. I am a bit of a collector (we have a lot more than these four...you don't even want to know how many). Right after my parents separated in 1995, my mother and I found Andreas' work in a little shop in Berea, KY. I had also just discovered Sark's books. The combination of these two amazing, creative, soulful artists changed my life. With Storypeople, I have found that there are stories that speak to me at different times in my life. I have given some prints away when it seems that they have spent enough time with me, and someone else needs them. (But the sculptures, well, the sculptures I don't give away but I have loaned one with that same idea in mind.) If ever you stop by for a visit, one activity I would love to do is sit down with some Storypeople books and read the stories out loud. Oh yes. That is one of my most favorite things to do. You take a couple of books, I take a couple, we share the ones that invite us to laugh out loud, nod in agreement, sigh, tear up a bit, the ones that speak to our souls. We can drink tea or wine and have cookies and cheese. Until then though, you could go to the website and let me know which stories you love. (And if you want to know some of my favorites email me.)
Oh and an update on my brother the rock star. He is living in Portland doing the rock star thing. His pet project Daytime Volume (he is also the drummer in the band) has just been signed to a label in Portland. They will be playing at the CMJ Music Marathon in NYC in October. Very cool. But before then, you can hear them in Portland next month! Check out their myspace page.
liz lamoreux
Reader Comments (12)
"Persimmons" is a wonderful, lyrical poem.
Your dream cracked me up. Sounds like you definitely need some time away from the 'puter!!
Liz, I went to the storypeople website - love it. I've seen these cards before (I'm known for standing in the store reading cards, can get lost for a loonng time). When I have more time I'll browse through and decide if I have a favorite.
I am so sleepy-had to eat some cheerios and skim your post. I iwll be back to write more intelligibly...just had to say.
I wanna sit down with storypeople books with you!
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Deb Talen does the same for me.
Love to you sweetness.
Oh and I am making a bunch of eye pillows-and one will beon it's way to you
XOXO
Have you downloaded her album, Something Burning, yet? if you mix that one with A Bird Flies Out you will be in listening heaven baby. Listen to The Darkest Season and Something Burning REALLY LOUD. Deb Talan has been my soundtrack (along with the weepies) for the last 6 months, helping me regrow a layer of skin - you know?
x
So does that mean you are coming to NYC in October, you know to support your bro and all?
I ADORE story people. I discovered Brian's art about 7 years ago at a gallery in Northampton MA and fell in love with it. His vibrant colors and the snippets of stories that he chooses to include on his work....amazing! I also adore Deb Talan....my favorite song is Forgiven...if you have not yet listed to that, it is a must. I saw her live a few years ago....again in Northampton...and she is a sweetheart to boot :)Cheers!
Good luck to your brother's band. That dream though...girl, step away from the laptop NOW. :)
this is where i hang my head and reluctantly tell you i'm not familiar with brian andreas. his name sounds familiar but i don't guess i know of his work...
oh, and you will be proud to know i can play an E minor chord...however, you need to ask your brother about this chord...it's way, way easy...but hey, i'm proud of my blossom rockstardom!...and my fingers seem to be recovering, toughining themselves up some
God... WHY didn't we meet in March? I am really diggin' your words! You make me laugh! Thanks! and YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH, You bet I am up for Yoga at Arffest (I know I spelled that wrong...but I just couldn't change it...can you imagine...arffest..howl...ruff..woof..throw in a downward dog here....I apologize for my lame sense of humor...so sorry..where was I) Will you be at Art & Soul in Oct.???
Deb Talen--I listened, I'm excited, I'm gonna buy it. Ooooh--music seems to have come alive in my life with a vengence. Thank you!
Just visited the Storypeople website. Wonderful. I've already found two birthday presents. Annie