Teeny Tiny Mantras
Today is Patti Smith.
Patti Smith - Horses (full studio version) (by Twentysixbillion)
Kind of stuck on this song.
Elvis Costello, “When It Sings” (by Iain Halliday)
may my heart always be open to little birds
who are the secrets of living… (by ee cummings)(photo by catene)
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Today is yes
Posted on January 8, 2013 | 2 CommentsHe said he was a corporate lawyer, born in Bolivia and that I probably wouldn’t like his politics. He looked like he was 12. It was late. I danced with... -
99 problems, but no yogurt ain’t one
Posted on October 20, 2010 | 2 CommentsGiggles erupted from my backseat a few days ago. My son could not stop laughing. “Mom… do you know what…” (more laughing), “do you know what my friend John said... -
Urban explorer
Posted on April 16, 2009 | 2 CommentsI hug him tight. He kisses me on the side of my nose. “Thanks, mom,” he says, rolling over and heaving a sigh. “Good night.” This is how he falls... -
Beginnings of a solar system magnum opus
Posted on February 15, 2009 | 1 CommentWe’ve had a concert here all morning yesterday. It featured extended thoughts about all the planets in our solar system, but we had to listen to it through the bedroom... -
Some advice for you
Posted on February 7, 2009 | 1 CommentWhile on our way out to watch some ice melt in the woods, the boy graced us with the following wisdom: “If Illinois is empty, try the universe.” Once again,... -
Mantras
Posted on October 28, 2008 | No Comments“The darkness doesn’t hurt anybody. It’s just a little bit famous.” “I want to dance in Saturn’s rings.” “Don’t forget to focus!” “You are the dark side of the moon.”... -
Celebrity darkness
Posted on August 25, 2008 | 2 Comments“The darkness doesn’t hurt anybody. It’s just a little bit famous.” - Mantra of unknown origin, repeated whenever Dec crosses the dark divide of the big upstairs room at night.... -
Karma bombing
Posted on August 14, 2008 | 2 CommentsI believed in karma long before I knew the word. I imagined it as though it was a cosmic superhero, capable of righting all injustices. It’s also known by the... -
Dancing in the rings
Posted on July 28, 2008 | 4 CommentsSleep was interrupted for a long while in the wee hours of this morning, when Dec woke up weepy. “I want to dance in Saturn’s rings,” he cried. “I do... -
New mantras from our mini professor
Posted on April 2, 2008 | 4 Comments“Eat your colors today.” I’m not sure if this taken from pro-fruit and veggie spots on Sesame Street or what. He’s been asking for foods on the basis of their...
