photo by Chuck Anderson.
Monday, January 31, 2011
A Poem
We who are
your closest friends
feel the time
has come to tell you
that every Thursday
we have been meeting
as a group,
to devise ways
to keep you
in perpetual uncertainty
frustration
discontent and
torture
by neither loving you
as much as you want
nor cutting you adrift.
Your analyst is
in on it,
plus your boyfriend
and your ex-husband;
and we have pledged
to disappoint you
as long as you need us.
In announcing our
association
we realize we have
placed in your hands
a possible antidote
against uncertainty
indeed against ourselves.
But since our Thursday nights
have brought us
to a community
of purpose
rare in itself
with you as a natural center,
we feel hopeful you
will continue to make unreasonable
demands for affection
if not as a consequence
of your disastrous personality
then for the good of the collective.
This poem made me laugh out loud. It also made me wish I could read it to some people in my life I just can't get rid of.
your closest friends
feel the time
has come to tell you
that every Thursday
we have been meeting
as a group,
to devise ways
to keep you
in perpetual uncertainty
frustration
discontent and
torture
by neither loving you
as much as you want
nor cutting you adrift.
Your analyst is
in on it,
plus your boyfriend
and your ex-husband;
and we have pledged
to disappoint you
as long as you need us.
In announcing our
association
we realize we have
placed in your hands
a possible antidote
against uncertainty
indeed against ourselves.
But since our Thursday nights
have brought us
to a community
of purpose
rare in itself
with you as a natural center,
we feel hopeful you
will continue to make unreasonable
demands for affection
if not as a consequence
of your disastrous personality
then for the good of the collective.
Phillip Lopate
This poem made me laugh out loud. It also made me wish I could read it to some people in my life I just can't get rid of.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
The Real Version
Chutes and Ladders was a hoot when I was a child and playing it on a board, not so much as an adult where the playing field is my life.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Ally McBeal
Who didn't at some point watch the silly exploits of this waify lawyer? The dancing baby, Al Green, the hallucinations, the singing, dancing and that unisex bathroom!
Sadly, the series went down hill and lost it's way after Robert Downey Jr. left in the 4th season. But the rest of it was pure fun.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
The Blackthorne
Owning a house is something far off in the distance for me, eventually it would be nice but what money I have I would rather use to travel. Perhaps I could make an exception and dream about owning this gorgeous former B&B in Point Reyes. I was lucky enough to stay here for a long weekend. Cozy, with fireplaces, a hot tub, big kitchen, comfortable living room, 5 stories, it was very hard to leave.
Until next time dear Blackthorne...
Kevin Dart
Thanks to my friend Amanda's sweet new blog, The Peony Project, I found some new art for my room. This new Kevin Dart print just arrived in the mail.
Oh San Francisco, it's been 6 years together and we're still going strong!
Oh San Francisco, it's been 6 years together and we're still going strong!
Saturday, January 15, 2011
...More Please
I'm a sucker for quirky indie dramas about people trying to find themselves. This one looks promising. The trailer alone has several quotable one liners.
"Let's meet people who deserve to be loved, who are worthy. Go get yourself loved."
Sounda like a good new year's resolution to me...
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Ryan and Michelle
Finally! After months of anticipation I finally saw Blue Valentine. The wait was worth it. The film was every bit as arresting, beautiful, ugly and heartbreaking as I hoped it would be. The first must-see of the year!
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