For whatever reason, I keep thinking about the SALT conference I
attended in January. It really changed my life, and I can’t help but
consider how I’m growing or not growing, expanding or contracting,
dealing with issues or letting them build up. It’s a good thing. From
the word “postmodernism” to hearing a good hi-hat rhythm on the radio,
lots of things remind me of that weekend with God.
Month: April 2005
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Goodnight Goodnight by Hot Hot Heat
It’s not enough to hear me say you’ve won
You only wanted me for having fun
But now I think you’ve gone and had your way
And left me with a pile of bills to pay
I can’t even rewind the tape machine
To listen to your drunken reasoning
So here it is – your final lullaby
Goodnight, goodnight
You’re embarrassing me
You’re embarrassing you
So goodnight, goodnight
Walk away from the door
Walk away from my life
So Goodnight
I’ve given up on social niceties
I threw ‘em out when I threw out your keys
Along with all your records I can’t stand
You never even listen to any one of them
You’re never gonna drag me out again
With all the people that were never ever even your friends
So here it is – your final lullaby
Goodnight, goodnight
You’re embarrassing me
You’re embarrassing you
So goodnight, goodnight
Walk away from the door
Walk away from my life
So goodnight
A little bit of rain I’d say is fair
But when it starts to thunder they all stare
This isn’t goodnight, this is goodbye…Mr. Lonely by Bobby Vinton
I am so lonely, I’m Mr Lonely
Wish I had someone to call on the phone
Now I’m a soldier, a lonely soldier
Away from home through no wish of my own
That’s why I’m lonely, I’m Mr. Lonely
I wish that I could go back home
Letters, never a letter
I get no letters in the mail
I’ve been forgotten, yes, forgottenOh how I wonder, how is it I failed
Now I’m a soldier, a lonely soldier
Away from home through no wish of my own
That’s why I’m lonely, I’m Mr. Lonely
I wish that I could go back homeWhy are these sad songs so beautiful…is it an inspiring point in an artist’s life?
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This and at Hello. Happens a lot. So I bought the shirt.
I can’t help it. I like buying clothes. And shoes today.
What is going on with my world?? People getting married left and right.
See post below. Then Matt and I spent the night at a family of
long-time friends, two of them engaged. Such silliness. Then Pete and
Amanda are already married…The sum of this is that I’m
light-years from marriage and more than happy puttering along in the
single lane. Sure it’d be nice to be stuck with one person and feel
obligated to spend a lot of time with them, but I’m just not ready yet
for the experience.Enough of this
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As much as I wish I always had happy things to say, bad things do happen in my life.
Today my parents attended a funeral in Chicago for a 21 year old.
Who was taken off of life support on Wednesday.
Because he wasn’t going to recover from his stroke.
Which was induced by heroine. Too much of it.
He was the brother of my older brother’s girlfriend.
Today my grandma fell down and fortunately had a neighbor who could
help her. She called the house, and I hardly recognized her voice and
attitude because of the pain she was experiencing.. Long story short,
Chris cut out of his research lab dinner and met her at the hospital. She’s on her way home now.
But good news,
nonetheless. Get out your tissues. Matt (on the right) told me he was going to buy a
ring, then that he had a ring, then that he was planning to propose….
Waiting and waiting…about a month. This week he called to tell me
they had gone to the beach on Doctors Park in this lovely weather where
he played her favorite song, It’s a Wonderful World, on his guitar and
sang with his beautiful voice. And presently, the two were engaged!
Yay for Matt and Melissa!
So I’ve never stood up in a wedding before, except to go to the
bathroom. This week, Chris told me, “You know you’re gonna be the best
man, right?” OK! Matt asked if I would stand up in his wedding, and I
asked him, “You’re getting that desperate for people?” My wits…that
was impressive for me, actually. I said I would, mainly for the
bachelor party.
With all these people getting engaged, I decided to take advantage of Amazon.com’s 10% off sale and got a ring to save for later. -
As promised, the updates on the garden in the back of my S-10.
The grass is stressed, but I was pleased to see the tulips making it through.
Perhaps I should park it inside at night to speed the process…For consideration: should I sell the truck with the garden? Is it worth more? Can any sports car match this kind of offering?
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Slow down to 100mph, Nick…I wanna study.
Well, the weekend was a success! She said yes!
But we spent $1100
on the trip (plus the ring), so my credit card is reeling… The dinner
was cafeteria quality, they couldn’t afford the entertainment, and we
spent most of the night drawing raffle tickets and taking pictures.
Perhaps the most exciting part
was the drive there and back as we cruised through speed traps and
managed to stay ahead of the cops the whole time. Now I might actually
buy a Dodge Stratus…we put 1300 difficult miles on that poor new car,
keeping it above 85 and never breaking 115mph. At one point, Chris asked me to keep it under 100 so he could study.I wish I had had the Bravery and Kaiser Chiefs in the CD player, but oh well…next time I go to Springfield.
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I’m off to Springfield, Missouri!
Chris (my brother) and I are driving down to wreak mayhem on the
denizens and go to a banquet with his girlfriend on this boat:
Blah blah blah Vegas wannabes blah blah blahThe town won’t know what hit them. Here’s the exciting part! His
girlfriend set me up with her friend for the banquet! Exciting news, no
doubt. Updates to follow!
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