Friday, May 15, 2020

Senses working overtime #262

Lessons on being calm from the stoics



Fear is an initial reaction that is out of our control. But that staying afraid is a choice.

If you're having trouble dealing with things right now - read this!

Poetry Corner

Who Else

i tell the same stories
again and again
because who else is going to
and what are the builders making

apart from a racket
the black mould in my room makes it feel
like the wall is learning something

i tell my computer i'm not a robot
when it asks
because who else is going to

i can't believe you thanked me
for sleeping in your bed

if a tree falls in the forest
that's fine

Crispin Best (2019)


The real Lord Of The Flies


Still from the movie version of LOTF
Excellent piece from the Guardian.

Music is love



Why some people, like me, love music, and others don't.

Schitt$ Creek



Moira Rose arrives for her Merlot Carpet appearance

We're really enjoying this show - Season 6 has just hit Netflix NZ and we are bingeing on Moira and the clan. BTW, Moira Rose is the real star turn of this cast: the outrageous wardrobe and wigs; the language; the vocal inflections - brilliant!

Overtime: Pat Metheny

I've had his American Garage album on repeat for a few days now. Here's a taste - the title track (side 2, track one).


Then stick around for this live track:

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