I almost forgot to write today. I’m glad Pete reminded me.
I read the poem just now and parts of it really resonated with my current mood. The quotes below ring true to me for art and parenting and just being human.
I could also have chosen kiddo’s interpretation of Smashmouth’s “All Star” which current goes something like “somebody once told me the world is macaroni, the world is going to fart fart, shape of an L on her forehead”
I had a moment of inspiration and asked her to draw “en plein air” with me this afternoon. I enjoyed scribbling away trying to add layers of mountains. She drew lupine, the basketball hoop, the water from the sprinkler, and the big metal yeti in the yard. Her skills are really coming along.
Tonight was trivia night and it felt good to know a few of the answers. Team Bear Party got second place. Woot.
Today’s reading
Poem – Adieu to Norman, Bon Jour to Joan and Jean-Paul by Frank OHara 1964
Essay – vampires in Serbia and beyond 2010
Short story – “humorous” slice of life from 1840
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