Roller coaster week

[gurdonark]

This afternoon my wife advised me that she and my sister in law planned to take a night out together, which placed me into "decision mode"--hiking the local Trinity Trail, fishing for catfish in our park pond, playing in the local weekly chess tournament, renting a video she'd be uninterested in, finishing the Burns biography, watching Sci Fi channel specials, or some other of a myriad of choices. I finally decided I was just weary, week-weary as well as weak-weary, got some dinner at a sandwich place, and then just went home. By the time I got home, it turned out their "night out" had just been an early supper, so I did not have to spend my evening alone after all. Now I'm sitting at the computer, listening to Ros Bandt, the Australian composer whom androkles recommended to me. Her CD "Stack" features compositions played on a 55 meter chimney in Melbourne--fascinating stuff, which makes me want to do more with odd instruments and curious percussions.

I've had quite a week--a gloriously productive business trip, a solid set of deadlines met and things accomplished, an interesting week or two on LJ, some good family news, some disquieting family news, a ton of work ahead, and a weekend before me which I've largely planned out. I'm going to take a walk first thing in the morning, then do some legal work, then go to my brother's to finish up my friend Scott's jewel case inserts, then to a performance of Carmina Burana. Sunday I will hike in the morning, perhaps work a bit more, and then head to meet with LJ friends before mowing my yard and hiking some more. Next week I have one or two days of travel, and a great number of things to do.

But right now I feel as though I've climbed on and off too many roller coasters. I'm really not a roller coaster guy. I like the sedate rides which take me past interesting dreamy things--a bit fake, a bit child-like, sure, but keep my heart securely in my vest--or, if I am forced to be consistent from post to post, on my sleeve. I see the clearing in the distance, through the heavy woods, and it seems to me so far away, and yet the open spaces remain so inviting.

I got two more of my own CD mailed out to LJ friends, this time in Australia. I also got the money order for an eBay purhase. Somehow I managed to pay with Paypal, only to learn my seller doesn't take it. I'm glad it's Friday night.

Comments

[gurdonark.livejournal.com]

Great recommendation. Quirky, fun stuff. I'm going to send her my CD, for fun, and offer her a free field.

Hey, I got your copy of my CD mailed today! It's a better story than an artifact, as is so often the way with me, but I'll bet you'll get the joke anyway.

Like all Americans, I'm simply ugly :).

[nancyjane.livejournal.com]

hey Robert -- a while back i thought i was on a list of yours to receive a postcard. i haven't rec'd it yet. did you send one?

i was concerned maybe you did and somehow i didnt get it, and therefore you were waiting for my return postcard that i had promised. didn't want you to think i had rec'd yours and not sent one back -- because i was really looking forward to sending you one!

if you haven't sent one to me yet, no hurry. none at all. just wanted to touch base with you on that in case you did.

have a great friday evening.

[gurdonark.livejournal.com]

I sent out half of those cards, and then set it aside to travel week before last. I hope to get the other half out this weekend, though the person who picks up our house every 2 weeks seems to have hidden my list. I'll get your name off the poll if I don't find it this week, because the photos, while ordinary, are fun.

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[nancyjane.livejournal.com]

ok ok ! no problem. just didn't want to think you were wondering where your postcard from me was...

btw, i know you like poetry... and do you like dogs? anyway i stumbled across a book today, you might like, i loved it. if you are in the bookstore look for it don't be dismayed that it's in the kid's section ( i was buying books for my god daughter's bday)

here's a link to the book - it's cheaper on amazon than in my bookstores but too late, already bought it !

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0064409597/qid=1054958831/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/103-1584918-8776623?v=glance&s=books

[nacowafer.livejournal.com]

Hi Bob. Just wanted to say 'thanks' for all your kind, encouraging words. Please know that it really is appreciated. It seems you could use a few kind words yourself. I'm at a loss, but just know I'm trying to think of some!

I hope you have a relaxing weekend!

Best wishes,
catherine

[gurdonark.livejournal.com]

Thanks. For some reason, I just deflated today. I think I know why. Now I'm in one of those self-conscious moods when every little thing makes me weary. I even worried over losing a friend in my poetry journal, although, quite frankly, I'm amazed that anyone would friend that one for long no matter what. So much for the part about knowing it's "bad". So it's that kind of futile LJ-type silliness, when the real issue is hundreds of miles away, and beyond my control.

But your kind words do help, and I'm grateful.

[coollibrarian.livejournal.com]

it wasn't me was it?

[gurdonark.livejournal.com]

I think so, but I'm not sure. But it doesn't matter. It's perfectly okay to friend and defriend anything, particularly a "literary" journal. So I didn't say that to make anyone who chose to defriend it feel badly! Never! I get bored sometimes of "literary" exercises myself.

I like you, Deb. Read or not read, friend or not friend my poetry as you like. I'm just weary!

[coollibrarian.livejournal.com]

*hands over cuppa tea and a pillow for your weariness*

[gurdonark.livejournal.com]

thanks :)

[laruth.livejournal.com]

I've never heard of Ros Bandt before, but I should go check it out!