Life
It's been almost a week and I think I've gotten along just fine without having my phone.
I definitely plan to order a new one within the next week, but I don't feel pressured to hurry the process. It's kind of been like a vacation from the 21st Century.
Honestly, I think the thing I miss most is impromptu photo shoots with Smoggie Catt.
Hand written letters are a magical means of communication that we as a specie should not let die out because of electronic mail. Don't get me wrong; they both have their place but....
there's nothing quite like getting a letter in the mail, seeing that person's handwriting, their doodles, the fragmented stories they take time to share, that can only be appreciated if experienced first hand.
So if you are interested in undertaking such a venture with me then email me at: abcorduroy@gmail.com
The only catch is you have to send the first letter to show me your serious about this endeavor. That and I also have a short attention span and more likely to reply if I get an intriguing piece of mail.
Any takers?
I moved that old table from the overgrown yard of junk out of the yard and cleaned it the best I could in the fading daylight. It was covered in rotting pears and dirt.
Now I will have a place to sit and read or drink coffee or just be.
It needs a candle and probably a big umbrella to guard it from the rains that are sure to start any week now; but it's the start of another project to make this place ever more magical.
Not all witches are good.
Not all fairies are nice.
But a lot of them are, but some of them bite.
And not all bites are bad.
Smoggie Catt's bites
are nibbles of love;
not mean spirited fights.
I took a bath.
I actually liked it.
There may have been a few bubbles, but there was a definitely a lot of dirt.
I don't have Instagram picture proof (because... well I lost my phone) so you'll have to use your imaginations.
Starting to really see the potential in this place Smoggie Catt and I call home.
We made it, man.
We made it.
Goodnight.
So I lost my phone. In the woods. Doing something. Some of the details are still fuzzy.
But it was fun, and the bottle of Jagermeister is probably not far from it. But I held onto it so well though.
What I'm trying to say is if you want to get a hold of me do so via: Facebook, email, or some other form of social networking.
I'll tell you guys when I find my phone. Now it's time to clean up these yellow leaves.
I don't wanna wake up!
Yesterday it was grey, the temperatures were in the mid 60's, and it the sky was drizzly.
I love the rain so much. It makes me feel so good. It soothes my soul more than I could ever describe.
Walking through the dampened downtown streets, talking to random street walkers for brief moments was purely magical.
I know it has to warm up again, but Autumn magic is on her way. September 22nd is the first day of Autumn. I love the feeling of coats and warm covers; reading books and watching informative TV shows.
I especially like Smoggie Catt seems to be enjoying the outside. I leave the backdoor cracked and she keeps going out, smelling the crisp outside air.
This Summer has been great. I'm thankful for everyone who was a part of it, but I strive in the grey rains. Bring it Portland; bring the magic.
OOohhhh and I found a really magical acorn on the walk home last night. Probably the most magical one since arriving here.
Okay now I need to get dressed to go volunteer for MusicFestNW and I need to find some coffee. Definitely need to find some coffee; my thoughts feel scattered and I'm feeling too mellow to do real work.
Honestly...
I had a multi paragraphed blog post about my current state of contentment with life even though there are still so many things I desire to accomplish. It was well written with grand conviction, but the blog didn't save. Oh well; here's an abbreviated version.
I am who I want to be and where I've wanted/needed to be for many years. There will always be new things to want to do, make, learn, buy, but life is how it needs to be.
Life may not always go the pace you think, but take a deep breath and enjoy the ride.
I'm just ready for the cooler weather and Autumn leaves. I can smell it in the air. I think it'll be just the spark I need.
I wish my other blog had saved, but this is roughly the point I was trying to get across.
I need to zone out to some music now. Goodnight Interwebs.
Damn, I spent way too much money this weekend. Eeeeeeekkkkk!!! Oh well; it was fun.
I had a lot I wanted to type out but my head is thinking too much to type it all out. Just going to zone out let it all simmer. Think I'm going to just camp out on my living room floor and finally give Animal Collective a listen.
Kart, I'm finally doing it. All you other Portlandians who have been telling me about them lately it's going to happen. Just time to see them at Music Fest Northwest.
Humanity needs to learn to trust the stars more and observe and respect the other animals we share this planet with. We can learn a lot from each other if we would just try.
Anyway I need to quit typing now. That's sums up my head thoughts.
Only two songs into Animal Collective and already regretting not listening to them 5 years ago. Oh well. Goodnight Interwebs.
I found the most awesome records in a free box this evening. Nerdy but awesome. All kinds of old music and the records are in near perfect condition.
Also I should probably really invest in a record player. A record player and Eric Lubarsky to listen to this old classical music with me.
Also, Portlandia is no lie. Maybe they're stereotypes but it's what drew me to this place. It's a whole new way of life. I love it.
There's something surreally fascinating about the cereal box aisle. Maybe it's all the boxes uniformly lining the shelves, the many colors, and many tastes and faces. I don't know but it's intrigued me for years.
Anyway.... totally bought some Golden Grahams last night for the first time in many years! They're still just as good.
They only sell them in one size box which is interesting because most other cereal comes in regular, family size, etc.
Golden Grahams are my second favorite cereal of all time. Second only to Lucky Charms. They'd be number one, but the advertising for Lucky Charms is far more memorable.
My life happenings as of late have been very fascinating to my brain box. Today especially has been surreally soothing.
Been spending some good times with good folks and I see no end in sight. Unfortunately I'm feeling way to mellow to try and type it out right now. Sometimes feelings just have to simmer and come out in a creative form later. It's been that kind of feels lately.
Also listening to a lot of Deerhunter today; his Microcastle album specifically.
The rain this morning was absolutely mesmerizing.
I know I say it a lot but I'm very thankful for Smoggie Catt. She makes me so happy and is full of so much personality. There's a connection there that only the stars can bring.
Just wrote 2 letters: wrote, sealed, and stamped and ready to drop in the mailbox tomorrow.
One of them is a reply to a letter written to me on May 8th. Long overdue to say the least. I think the rain helped; she put me in a creative mindset. Good thing the rains are returning.
There's a time to sing and there's a time to dance.
There's a time to hate and there's a time for romance.
There's a time to wander and there's a time to sit.
The magic to me is to me is the evolution of a being in the in between times where nothing really makes sense and the creations we make in response to it.
Scientists have proof that dolphins give each other names. Different whistles are used to distinguish each other. Awesomeness! Nature is pretty amazing.
I want to just hang out with animals and scientists, and historians, and archeologists all the time and listen to their learnings.
Anyway... read this article! DOLPHINS!!
I don't have a lot of words to say these days, but my head is constantly in thought. I'm ready for it to cool off and not go above 75 degrees.
I need to get out of Portland before it gets too cold though. I'm not so great at driving in the snow just yet.
I want to explore more; lots more. John Day Fossil Beds; that's where I need to go. Maybe I need to own a car. Hmmm... maybe one day.
Yeah the rain needs to return. I've got a lot of writing to do. Mostly I just sit and think these days. Watch a few documentaries, dramas, and TED Talks, and think. Oh and lots of music.
On that note; going to make more noodles n' cheese and listen to some music I think.
I have a meeting with a nice lady about publishing my poetry book: "Poems, Proverbs, and Other Absurd Words" next week. Ready to get this one printed and on to the next book.
Tonight there is a full full moon which is also a blue moon. Do yourself a favor take 10 minutes and gaze up at the night sky. It's a magical experience. Instead of Facebooking; look at the sky for a while. I forgot how much I enjoyed stargazing until recently; it really keeps life in perspective.
