wrestling gilgamesh
it’s all out there
between us at the grocery
holding us apart on the streets
these inherited opinions
other’s thoughts become
violence in our teeth
we have always
been pitifully petty
purpled with the
anger
of not having
our ambitions set in
lights and glitter
and green
although the lessons
have lasted lingering
thousands of years
we cannot seem
to learn
why do the great gods sit in council?
probably to laugh
at our feeble attempts
to make them real
americano hot, no room for cream
In light of recent events it feels appropriate to put this out there….little moment of reflection i had last week. I think being kind to yourself and others is the best we can do. If you find yourself not doing that….stop it. All of us are going in one direction, and very few of us get to choose the exit we take.
how long until she
breathes on us
on you or i
and when she does
will it be cold apprehension
and white eyed fear
or
recognition and relief
a warm sweater on a chill day
will we go quietly
welcoming the darkness
a chance to slip off the yoke
or
will we scream and scrape
scrabbling at the dirt
under the river bank
wishing and wanting for
just one more gasp of
air
“live everyday like…”
you give a shit i guess
perhaps wander into yourself
and wonder a bit
do some things to make
yourself and others happier
easier
enjoy the coffee while it’s hot
Highly Suggested Reading: Red Dwarf by Grant Naylor 📚
I have always loved Red Dwarf and cannot rave enough about the companion books or audio versions narrated by Chris Barrie. Just a reminder to get out there, be silly, and enjoy yourself.
Numbers and death are hard…if you don’t care
A voice of reason yet again. Sadly, one not engaged in our public institutions and barely involved in our online discussion. Discussing RFK’s testimony before the senate.
The life-expectancy for Americans is lower than all other western industrial countries, yet the U.S. spends more than twice as much on health care per capita. There are several reasons for these figures. First, one of the factors lowering average lifespans of a population is high infant mortality, i.e., the death of a child before his or her first birthday. Compared to the rest of the world, the U.S. infant mortality rate is fifty-fifth, and is at least twice as high as all other first-world nations. Add to that that the U.S. maternal death rate is close to five times that of all other major industrial countries and is continuing to rise.
Think about these number for just a moment…
When roughly a third of the U.S. population does not have a regular health care provider and almost half the population cannot afford even routine health care without going into debt, one might think these factors just possibly might contribute to a lower life expectancy for Americans, but for some reason, so far as I could tell, the only factor that was touched on was the high cost of medical care for those who can afford it, when the reason for lagging life expectancy lies in those who cannot afford or obtain adequate medical care.
Power and systems do not care…
So why don’t Senators and Representatives know these numbers… or is it that they don’t care?
- L.E. Modesitt, jr (in a blog post Political Innumeracy? )
Sunday brunch playlist has been pretty great so far. Next up Deep Forest. A reminder that there is a benefit to seeking out and owning music so that you can be pleasantly surprised when you put it on shuffle. #plexamp
I’ve always had a soft spot for the Get Up Kids. If you were of a certain age 4 minute mile was an essential album. Matt Pryor’s distinct voice is a big part of their charm. Imagine my surprise to know he is releasing his 7th solo album. I have some catching up to do.
Guided by Voices announce a new album
the world -
(of course i kid and good on them for keeping at it and putting it out there)
Working on another book cover. This time for Michael D. Grover. As usual you can check it out over on Magical Jeep
Finished up the front seats. Nice way to spend part of the day. Ami really did a great job finding the correct vinyls and altering the top panels on both seats to fit the wider headrests.
Well, we had to go searching for matching vinyls and alter the original seat cover but, overall….job well done I’d say.
Got out for a walk today. I am very lucky to live in an incredibly beautiful landscape. It’s hard to remember when things aren’t what you want them to be how lucky you really are. Stay Posi kids!
Been super busy as of late and seems i have totally slept on Deep Sea Diver
They are making me quite happy right now.
I am at once default skeptical of giving permissions to my most private memories, and amazed at how sweet and serendipitous this idea is.
So, leave it to me to take on reupholstering my seats on my 72 VW square and realize I have the wrong vinyl ordered a couple years ago. I have since grabbed some seats from a local person and they were apparently from a 68-69 as the headrest is wider.
The, ironically, newer seats need a lot of tlc.
Had a lovely time this week catching up with work mates during a summit. We even did some hiking which did me a world of good. I am so lucky to work with a group of people where kindness is the priority. twin falls, and snoqualmie falls
Had a few days off and enjoyed a visit to a local car museum with my daughter(who was just too fabulous as per usual). You can find it over on LeMay Collections
It’s officially HAWT in the PNW so working on putting up the pool. Seems like you definitely spend more time taking care of a pool than enjoying it. I’m gonna try and reveres that this year and say yes anytime the kids ask me to get in the pool.
It’s our anniversary so like always we’re working on some diy. Happy anniversary to my amazing partner in crime.
Anytime someone in a city says, “I know a shortcut…” go ahead and add 20 mins to your travel estimate. They in fact do not know a shortcut. They have a preferred route which they are comfortable with, that invariably involves an inordinate amount of 4 way stops.
