Thursday, December 18, 2014

Duck and Run

I'm having a difficult night tonight. After many years of my folks "threatening" to sell the family home they are finally going to make that leap. It's strange how hard it's hitting me.  I've lived in this house on and off since I was eight years old.  For those keeping count that's a mighty long time. Even though I knew this was coming down the pipeline it has always felt like it was further off into the future.  Alas, that is not the case.  It feels strange to know that the house that I grew up in will no longer be ours. It's strange how we attach ourselves to material structures.  Even though I've been helping with the many renovations for just this purpose...it feels strange that in a few months it will go up on the market.  Goodness...who is ready for that?  Which of course also means its time to look for a new place to live.  And again, who is ready for that? I've moved so many times in the past seven years that I'm ready to find something all my own. Everything is changing... even me.  I just have to accept how things are transpiring and hopefully the next couple of months will bring interesting opportunities.

Peace,
L~

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Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Wild

Last Friday, I went to see Reese Witherspoon in Wild, written by Nick Hornby and Cheryl Strayed, directed by Jean-Marc Vallee.  This film goes deeper and darker than any movie I've ever seen Witherspoon in and she is really quite amazing in it.  The story is about a young woman who goes on a 1,100 mile solo hike across the Pacific Crest Trail to grieve the loss of her mother and the end of her marriage and to regain a sense of herself again. The emotional center of the movie was right on and I'm so glad I had a chance to see it.  It made me want to buy a backpack and head out for the nearest trail ...too bad I don't know jack about camping.  I may have to do a little research and see about joining a group.  Hmmm we shall see.


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Monday, December 15, 2014

Wasted Love by Matt McAndrew

Wasted Love was sung by Matt McAndrew on The Voice Monday night and it completely resonated...check it out. 


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