A Short Paragraph About You

[gurdonark]

An on-line friend from Goteburg sent me two samples of a Swedish instrument called a nyckelharpa. It's got a great sound--like a cross among a zither, a fiddle, a dulcimer and something indefinable. I'm using it to mine samples to slice, but I admire the samples as they stand now, unadorned.

Today marked another very busy day. I am tired.

The newspaper advised that this January is the most rainy since 1898. We do extremes well where I live. Other places are warmer, other places are colder, but we have compelling contrasts.

I like a meme that is going around the internet these days. I'm impressed, too, with the aplomb people bring to this meme.
Thus, I'm going to incorporate that meme into this post, and issue you an invitation:

I'd be delighted to write you a short paragraph about how cool you are, and what I like about you and your journal. There are but three rules:

a. you may not write back to deny any compliments paid;
b. you need not duplicate my feat in your journal;
c. you shall not turn inot a winged monkey.

I reserve the right to:

a. write a long paragraph, or more than one
b. wax effusively
c. go off on tangents
d. give unexpected praise

As you know, I like to start these things with a silly word in reply.

If you are interested, could you reply--

"All about me"

Comments

[reneesarah.livejournal.com]

all about me

(the winged monkey did sound like fun!)

[gurdonark.livejournal.com]

I like that you're always hunting for the right way to be of the most use. I like that you genuinely care about your clients. I like that you dealt very admirably with the misfortune of a bit of unemployment. I think you're rolled some rocks up some hills in life, seen them come back down, and then rolled them up to find, un-sisyphus-like, thta
you can get them to stay up after all.

I like that you are so very loyal to and supportive of your mom. I like to read about your day to day. I like that you're always dealing with bureaucracy. I like that you appreciate nature.

I always meant to get together with you for a cup of coffee when I was in the bay area, but never did--I'm pretty boring during business travel that way. But my thought is that you're an interesting person, and worthy of a good conversation or a journal peruse and comment.

[reneesarah.livejournal.com]

Thank you for your very kind comments.

One of the things I like about you is that you are willing to play. And especially that you are willing to play in areas where you may not feel absolutely gifted.

It was because of your influence I bought a mountain dulcimer- which I still play now and then. And I think of your playing with music when I get out the drums or the flutes.

I really admire this willingness to take chances and see what happens.. and to do so with such open heartedness.

This is something I have increasingly done in my life, and was the cornerstone of my decision to learn to speak Persian. Some people might wonder why a 55 year old woman would want to try something like that, but I believe you would understand.

I love your observations about life in Texas and life in general. I still think you should write a book. Maybe you will.

And if you are in San Francisco and feel like a cup of coffee send me an email to reneesarah@gmail.com and we'll share a little conversation

My best to you.

And thank you.