Archive for September, 2006

uphill

b. medusa 27 September 2006 7:23:47 pm

intellect is valued more when acquired & cultured late in life, but this is accompanied by an almost crushing weight of melancholy. “if only . . .” add to that the overwhelming need to help others cultivate the gift they’ve achieved early. “if i had youth, intellect, AND an older person’s hindsight . . .” only an old person can see the value of that equation of course (beyond lip service that is). the youth wish to be left to find their own way, only to come to the same frustrating conclusions as their elders. it is maddening to watch & realize life is nothing more than a sisphyean task – on every level.

ad nauseum

b. medusa 15 September 2006 7:31:04 am

why aren’t there more people of color @ our events.” she said.* another statement – has to be a statement, the answer is obvious if its a question – that i’m thoroughly sick of. however, as if to prove me wrong regarding how obvious the answer is, a young man replies, ” we have to find ways to involve people of color in what we’re trying to achieve.” Continue Reading »