It’s been a long time since we spoke.
I guess I kinda forgot about you, with every thing happening. Sad thing was, that was the time I needed most someone to talk to.
It’s all better now, I guess. Stuff sorted itself out enough.
I promise we’ll talk more often. You’re one of the few things I’m taking with me. Gotta travel light, they say. Gotta keep one step ahead of the seekers.
Typical.
In my every day life, I can be ranting and raving in my mind about any number of things.
Time to write instead of think, not a one comes to me.
Probably because I realize the ridiculousness of most of my rants, so don’t want a physical record of them.
I tend to get worked up about petty things. My brain won’t let it go and runs it on a loop.
Writing it down means using logic. My brain already makes me see the other side of things far too much as it is. I don’t need witnesses to the fact.
Now watch, soon as I hit post, something will hit me.
Do you even know?
Have you ever really thought to ask yourself?
I think I know a bit too much. Bit of the fun taken out, if you take my meaning.
Not for the faint of heart, most times.
I’m not sure if it should be done by everyone. Not without proper supervision.
I’m fine, of course.
So far as you know.
And can give testimony on.
The comments. It was the comment rhat finally tore it.
Everyone heard me when I read it. How could they not? Especially after I went room to room yelling about the comment.
I shouldn’t have been surprised to see it there. It was bound to come eventually. Part of my pointed that out.
The other half was too busy ranting and raving to listen.
I brought up to everyone I ran across that told, showing and judging them on their reaction. Too many didn’t understand and I was forced to dismiss them from my life.
I ruminated on the comment for the rest of the week, looking it from every possible angle, making sure I got every possible nuance.
The comment never left my thoughts. Remains to this day.
Just came across this. Let’s see how far I get.
We saw him as we entered the square, though it seems everyone else was ignoring him.
He was crouched down, using his knife to draw something im the dirt.
He had both sword and arrows, not usual for most warriors.
My friends made comments about the mud on his coat and boots, then continued walking. But I stayed, watching.
Suddenly he lifted his head and looked right at me. With his blade he waved me over.
“Do you know this word?” He pointed to the ground before him.
“It is a name. My name.”
“Then you are who I seek.”
So, enjoying the bit of a warm snap we’re having here in the Valley? Today is the last of it I believe. Cold weather back tomorrow or next.
Hope things are well enough with you.
Not too much of note this week. I did finish a promised fan fic for a friend of mine. Need a few more to do yet.
Working a bit on my Camp NaNo, just getting ideas worked out. A fanfic based off Harry Potter. Changing major canon stuff, so have to figure out why they’re different in a believable way. I even ordered cheapie extra copies of the first two books to deface with notes to make it easier. It’s going to be for the July session, so have a bit of time. And I resigned up for Pottermore and got my House and wand locked down. I wanted to redo my wand but my phone was being stupid so just kept my old one. Never changing my House, of course. And I kinda like the name of the North America magic school, Ilvermorny.
I did sign up for the A-Z Challenge this week. My second year. I know my topic, just working on the angle for the letters.
Working this weekend, always fun. But then it means I get next weekend off. Which means Sunday free for The Super Bowl. And also means Saturday free to go to the Chocolate Affaire downtown. We have it every year. Vendors, live music, food. And scads of chocolates. Even get ferried to the chocolate factory down the way. Always a nice and chocolatey time.
I’ll probably be getting a new phone next month. They switched networks some while back and thinking that’s why reception’s been crappy for me. Least I hope that is. Don’t have one in mind, need to look around some.
Been a rather quiet week of just working and not much else. So leave you with a little music for today.
…I would be nicely stretched in the chair, cup in hand and cookie nearby.
There would be a bit of sigh as we talk about the latest loss from the music world, Glenn Frey. I love the Eagles and was at work when I found out about his passing. I couldn’t believe it, moreso with it being the latest in such a line of losses. Fingers cross it will be quiet on that front for a bit.
I’ll be watching the NFL Championship games later today. Luckily I’ll have the weekend of the Super Bowl off. My team isn’t in it, The Dallas Cowboys, so I usually root for the NFC team. One of my co-workers is a Arizona Cardinals and one of my managers is a Denver Broncos fan and there is a chance those teams will meet in the Super Bowl, so that is going to be an interesting time if it comes to pass. I got my favorite dip, which I used to be only able to find at the store across the street from my old work. Happily, it’s now at the one down the street from my place so yay.
Another fun thing, is that after the second game, The Return of The X-Files! Did you watch it, back in the day? I was such a fan nd saw the first movie in the theatres. Admittedly, I tampered off my view towards the end of the show’s run and didn’t see the second movie. But with so many of the people who were involved returning for the limited series, I gotta watch. Sadly though, I’ll only see half of the episodes, since I’ll be at work for the others. Will have to swing for the DVD when it comes out. They’ve already released the first season on blu ray, so will have to get that.
I got myself a new wallet yesterday. My poor old one was very much on its last legs and I had to admit it was time to retire it, as you can see.
Is it bad that I’m thinking of trying to come up with a Slytherin tattoo? Just a minimalist one. To add the list of other tats I’d fancy getting. *eyeroll* I have bout half a dozen now. Not sure I know any people who only have one tattoo.
If you don’t have any, it’s one of those things where you forget how much it hurts and you keep doing it, kinda like childbirth from what I hear. I remember how I described the pain at the time, but not the actual pain so much. The mind is lovely for things like that.
For you what are on the East Coast, hope you made it out okay.
See who else is sharing coffee.
The year is scarce two full weeks old, and yet already so much loss.
I was flippant in my mentioning of the passing of Lemmy Kilmister and need to rectify that. Lemmy, if you do not know, was the bassist and lead singer for the metal band Motorhead. Straight forward, no frills, booze and smokes metal music. He turned 70 on December 24th, 2015, discovered he had an aggressive form of cancer on the 26th, and left us on the 28th. He once did a couple months stint as a roadie for Jimi Hendrix. He was a no bullshit, tell ya off if need be, real regular guy.
Then, on the 10th of this month, it was the man of many faces. Ziggy Stardust, The Thin White Duke, The Goblin King. David Bowie, also from cancer, at age 69. A musician, actor, and visionary of a type. He didn’t let himself be content with just doing things the way everyone else did. He pushed and pulled at the boundaries and dared others to follow.
And, again at age 69 of cancer, Alan Rickman on the 14th. The mad Sheriff of Nottingham. Annoyed Metatron. Devious Hans Gruber. Poor Marvin. And most recently, for so many of us, my Head of House, The Half-Blood Prince, Professor Severus Snape. By all accounts, a gentle and gracious man who would bend over backwards for his friends at the drop of a hat.
One after the other in such quick succession has left many of us quite shell shocked and a bit numb. That it was all from cancer is the cruel twist that will further link these three fine men.
Going to raise a cup for them at my geek meeting on Tuesday and say a few words. You are never truly gone so long as your name is remembered. And these names will ever be remembered.
I leave you with a tweet I saw after Bowie’s death, but one that could be an equal tribute to all three.
Malloy O’Meara (@sexoskeleton):
Honor Bowie by doing that great/terrifying/weird/creative thing that only you can do. Even if you’re scared. Today is a good day to start.
See what the others are sharing at this week’s coffee share.
I would say hello to you on the first sunny, warm day we have after about a week or so of rain and clouds. Actually didn’t wear my jacket on the way in. Still brought it with me, cause this is the Valley and you never know how the weather will go.
Well, this week was the first anniversary of Desert Words. Dance along.
Not too much else has happened this week. Have noticed myself enjoying some simple pleasures more as of late. Hope that continues.
My thoughts are already on what I’m going to do for the A-Z challenge and for Camp NaNo. Got topics for over half of the letters so far and wondering if should do rewrite of past efforts or new one for Camp.
Sorry if I keep staring out the window. Just such a nice day, had forgotten what blue skies looked like. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love me some rainy day and don’t mind getting wet. But just something about today outside keeps grabbing me. Simple pleasure, ya know. here’s a picture I took on the way in.
So last year I tried to do this thing some Lokiens do of writing something for Loki for each day in July. I got three days in last time and thinking of giving it another go this year.
Okay, sorry for spacing out again. This is getting ridiculous. I’ll just leave you with some of the music I’ve got playing on my player as recompense.
Desert Words 