I would like my newest entry to resemble light and fluffy, like a marshmallow. I would have said snow, but my love of snow is dwindling amidst the clear staying power it has around my homestead.
I've decided snow is just an illusion. When it starts to fall (back in December) your overcome with a sense of peace and silent contemplation of your surroundings. Snow muffles the hustle and bustle of life and hints at the simple things like hot chocolate, cozy blankets and Christmas.
However, after the snow has landed, and stuck like Elmer's glue for well over a month, it takes on a whole new essence. Stark. Blinding. Plain. Monochromatic. Being presented with a monochromatic world conflicts with my abstract mind. It breeds a simple cliche called "Cabin Fever" of the worst kind. I want the hell outta here.
Thank you everyone, for your well wishes for my Father. He's doing as well as can be expected. I've assessed the damage and told him to blame my Mother for the amazing eye shiners he has acquired. (She didn't love that idea, but I know I detected a smile in his swollen canvas) His face is not monochromatic in the slightest. The body can produce a brilliant hue of colors when aggravated! As for his nose, only time will reveal what he ends up with. At the moment, no one is saying a word about it's appearance. It's hard to offer up an opinion on something that has what looks like a million stitches from forehead to bottom lip.
Light and Fluffy. Fluffy and Light, like a feather swirling in the wind. I don't think I can achieve fluffy and light today. I'm just not feeling the vibe of such a squishy idea. Perhaps if I had more caffeine in my system I would feel the bounce of a light and fluffy day. Hmmm, now I'm just adding fat to some filler to achieve some filled up space. Not a good idea, nope, never, because even I know that comes off as erratic and sporadic and will land firmly at the foot of whacko.
Speaking of whacko, I would like to try something. But as I put this out there, forget I ever said whacko. Just clear thy mind and thing pink posies and white daisies, the vision of pure and innocent, nice and sweet.
As for that something I would like to try, it would take a measure of trust and curiosity on your part. Oh, and an email and home address in my box would help. That's right, I'm openly stepping over the boundaries of Internet guidelines and requesting the address of anyone who would enjoy receiving a note via snail mail. In case you all forgot, that sort of mail requires an old fashioned thing called a stamp, typically purchased from a post office. Unlike email (which I know I am horrendous at) , it's something I rather enjoy doing, a hobby of mine, (mind) I suppose. And just so it's clear, nothing whatsoever, is expected in return. Nadda, nothing. I know snail mail is my thing, and would never expect one in return...I am just of the belief that sometimes, occasionally, it's nice to receive something in the mail other then a bill or tree killing junk and I like to be the one sending. Confidentiality is of course treated like a vault.
References provided if needed...... from people (actual Internet friends) I've been writing for some time... (you know, to prove I'm not a maniac whacko) So, go for it, email me, you never know....right? <grin>
~~Carry On~~~

22 comments:
I'm not much of a winter person myself, even around Christmas.. I'm a scrooge lol! glad to hear your dad is okay, although I think I missed the entry explaining what had happened to him. I think the letters sound like fun! I know I am new to your journal but wouldn't mind having a pen pal. I haven't had one in years. When I was a teenager I used to write people who were in jail, group homes, or detention. Yes, I was a weird teenager but I did it because I liked the idea of having someone to write. Of course, I have always had a P.O. Box, so everything went to that. Anyway, who better to write than an inmate! Lol, They love to write and listen and learn and hear about everything going on in the world. When the were released, I never heard from them again lol! What did my parents say about it? Oddly enough, nothing.. I really could never believe that myself! They were always in my business lol.. but for some reason, I never heard a word accept.. "Missy, you got a letter". I'll e-mail you. Have a great day! -Missy
Not a maniac whacko?
And here I thought life was just about to get exciting by sending you my address...
-Dan
Yanno, it's likely a GOOD idea for someone (ah, trustworthy) to have contact info, really. Who knows what could happen, and then someone could learn what had happened, possibly. Then again, this is to be light and fluffly, today will be near 70F degrees amazingly............
Light and fluffy. Light and fluffy. I wish you some balance right now, a get out of dodge aka, reality, and some sense of reaching peace. For you, for your father, and even your mother. I think I must have missed an entry I'll look for shortly.
I'm horrendous at snail mail. My hands hurt when I handwrite for more than a couple sentences (hands and wrists), I have to coordinate the address, an envelope, and a stamp, AND mailing it. Those are sometimes more steps than I can accomplish. Sadly. Seriously. (But, if you want e-mails, just let me know lol.) I'm glad handwriting isn't a completely lost art, however:) I like the idea!
Somehow I never thought of whacko when we agreed to the snail mail exchange.....perhaps I better rethink this one (winks) NOT a chance...Feel free to put me down as a reference hon. I would gladly point out the wonders a letter from you brings...(Hugs) Indigo
Rebecca,
I too have been looking at the snow since December. A trip south, or say, the islands sounds like a great idea.
Smiles,
David
You are amazing..... and I will attest to your non wackiness and trustworthiness for anyone who asks!!!!
Glad you dad is well... he is in my prayers!
be well,
Dawn
LOVE IT! ;) I'm on board. ;) C.
Sorry I missed your last post about your father. I've gone back and gotten caught up and I must say I'm glad to hear he is on the mend. That was funny what you told him about your Mom causing the black eyes, LOL. Sorry the cabin fever is setting in. Now I remember why I only like snow for a day or two at most. I'm in, by the way! :)
Sam
Come to New York and take in the early Spring. We're having great weather here for the middle of February. So much for my anticipation of cabin fever. I like your mail "surprise". As a little girl nothing would get me more excited than the sound of the mail coming in through the slot on a Saturday morning. Unless, of course, it was from the school! Anyway, I'll send you my address via e mail. http://journals.aol.com/kellwitch/one-way-trip/
Wait. Dawn says you're non-wacky. I'm disappointed.
-Paul
http://journals.aol.ca/plittle/AuroraWalkingVacation/
Glad to hear dad is on the mend. I would give anything to have some snow instead of this infernal rain that we seem to get day after day over here in the winter, on and that wind that never dies. I am starting to develop webbed feet! Quack quack!
Marie
http://journals.aol.co.uk/mariealicejoan/MariesMuses/
A sudden urge to send something out? I'm picturing a light and fluffy Rebecca in a Santa hat at the office party, sitting on a copy machine and running off a couple dozen copies of her ass. (Might just be wishful thinking) Glad your dad's come through it.
Fred
You got my address girl! I would love you to drop line-but may I have a return address? (I may have one actually) Just to see your beautiful penmanship is a treat for me!!
I just wrote my (letter form) best friend in OR because I love to get real mail-nothing yet-dissappointing.
And I don't want to hear another word on snow! We had 4 in Mon,3 today , more to come tomorrow and again on Sat!!! but I would rather have frequent white snow than the brown shit just lingering;)
Hope Dad is doing well-I'm sending some good energy your way!
LOL!
I can attest she is not a whacko(snicker)...And a note from Rebecca just brings much joy to my little world!
Peace my friend!
Hello Rebecca,
Its nice to hear from you again. I am glad to hear that your Father is doing well. As you already have my home address feel free to send me a letter and I will do the same. I am going to be sending you a card for Valentines Day which should arrive before Valentines Day. I do enjoy your letters they are quite a treat for me to find when in the mail. I must say that hearing from you is an absolute joy so thanks. Thanks again for sharing this entry. Do take care and enjoy your weekend.
I'll vouch for Rebecca;) She's had our address for years and has never showed up on our doorstep, stalked us, or the like! Just the occasional unexpected note or card that makes your day.
Hello again
I was over at your other place "Lavender Black" and I wanted to thank you for sharing your words and so much more there. I was touched at your entry and I printed it out and I just have to say what a wonderfu wonderful writer you are and what a huge heart you have. Thanks again for Lavender Black its heart warming to go there and visit. Do take care.
(((((((((Rebecca)))))))))))) Congrats! ;) C.
Hello, i am new to blogging. I came across yours by searching and clicking on every entry. lol the quality of some of the blogs is not what i expected. then there the ones that are interesting and i look at the dates and they havent been updated in years. how disappointing. i hope that i do not become one of those. i also agonize over my entries.
i have been very fortunate to have already collected a small group of loyal readers. they have become my friends.
something struck my interest in yours.I met a friend on line who was a widow. She was the mother of 4 teen agers ,that she was raisng alone. Her husband worked outdoors. he had a beard f or many years but decided to shave it. the beard was concealing a skin cancer. less than 3 years later he was gone. i corresponded with her for quite a while so i understand some of the emotions that you and your father are feeling. my prayers are with you.
about the tea...i drink green tea. the first green tea i had was in japan. As one of your comments mentioned the loose tea is the best. i am too lazy for that. tea gives me indigestion. to alleviate this i either drop a slice of apple in it and enjoy the apple after the tea is gone or just drink the tea and eat an apple.
coffee is and can be just as much as a religious experience as tea. lol I put a slice of sugared ginger in mine. sometimes i squirt on whipped cream from a can ,sprinkle cinnamon, and top with a cherry. please visit my blog sometime!
I am snail mail junkie too! My attempts to swap mail, or even to send my absolutely home made cards have been met with stoney silence. lol! Glad to hear that your's was such a success (as I read in an entry above)...perhaps we should swap addresses too. You know, there is nothing like sending a card or letter. The people I do have this type of relationship with, family, close friends, are always thrilled to receive something that takes effort and, lets face it, sealed with a kiss.
mary
rereading my comment I am struck by how horrible my punctuation is and my spelling...my card are suppose to read "absolutely stunning"...lol
As a walker/bus-rider, i'd have to agree with you. Snow sucks, yet ice is even worse. I almost broke my leg taking the garbage bin down our driveway. And the sidewalks, lets just say our city does a better job plowing the roads....
Hope your dad is doing better. It makes me kinda want to call my dad.
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