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Posted about 5 years ago

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Asha Bhosle
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Hare Rama Hare Krishna

September 04, 2005 at 07:08 AM:I spend all night considering the plight of those who are, for all intents and purposes, struggling to survive even as they realize the complete failure of that which they were told they could rely upon, that which made them a part of something, the best thing. Afterwards I walk out into the world and see the symptoms of a sun just beginning to rise. It's cloudy, summer cloudy. The kind of cloudy that is everything but foreboding, or at least somewhat comforting.Watching the Detectives plays in my head and before long I am singing, poorly. I go back inside and find an Elvis Costello cd sitting on the counter, but Watching the Detectives isn't on it. I fumble through the cds for a minute, but I can't figure out what would be the right thing to hear at the moment. I give up and just hit play on the stereo. Baby Bird, Ugly Beautiful. The UK version. Sometimes life just stands up on its tippy-toes, raises up its arms, and stretches out its fingers just as far as it can and reaches a level slightly above merely tolerable.I love everybody.

In other words:

(just hit play)

Comments (5)

Anonymous says Hang it up, dude. This is a "think" piece, and a good one. Not needed or wanted here. Is there some site you might go to where such things are read? All kidding aside, it is very gratifying when even one person has read an essay I put some sweat and thought into, and is kind enough to feed back with something specific, something that isn't kneejerk or "off the rack". My stuff is not "off the rack", and I appreciate the respect a thoughtful comment implies. I must say, you have a style that is uniquely your own. That's something I don't encounter much here on MOG. To be honest, for my money you're operating at a level that far outstrips MOG's needs. In fact, blue-collar man, I'd be thrilled to hear you'd taken up writing in your spare time, somewhat in the spirit of Bukowski or Henry Miller. You obviously have good stuff in you that I'd be disappointed to see untapped. One of the most encouraging things about you, in terms of your prospects for flourishing as a writer, is that you demonstrate an iron streak of indifference to others' opinions of you or your deeds, though not in any way to the point of arrogance. I think you have just the right amount of indifference. A healthy level. Go get 'em.

Permalink posted 01/14/2007
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Universalis says Meditative moments around the here ? Not all here just pass by and drop a line without even reading what was posted. You don't have to agree you don't have to nothing, just be yourself. And that tiny video was just a pleasure, as night starts here with cold and darkness, it's just like a little light to enlighten and heat one's heart. I second Mr. Fedge now, if you had time to write some a novel or something it'd be worth reading IMHO Thanks.

Permalink posted 01/14/2007
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Smooth Hegemon says Excellent prose, brand X. Very much like Ernie Hemingway in its spare and well-edited yet vivid descriptive power. Do you line up 6 well-sharpened pencils before you sit down to write as well?

Permalink posted 01/15/2007
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brand X says I have no idea how to adequately respond to all of your comments. Your words are so kind and encouraging, I don't think there is anything I can say that is worthy of them. Thank you Fedge, Universalis, and Smooth Hegemon. Fedge: I wish I had it in me to be as unflinchingly wonderful as you. I don't know how you do it, but I admire it tremendously. Knowing that they come from a true friend, your words mean a lot to me. Universalis: I'm glad you like the clip. It's from a movie I have never seen called Hare Krishna Hare Rama. The vocals are by Asha Bhosle along with Usha Iyer. The actress in the clip is Zeenat Aman. Smooth: As a longtime avoidee of Belle & Sebastian, I had never heard that song. I can't imagine there could have been a better way for me to find out about it than the way you made happen.

Permalink posted 01/15/2007
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Smooth Hegemon says Come to think of it, Hemingway would have most likely _hated_ Belle and Sebastian, perceiving them as a touch fey for his liking. I'm glad it was a pleasant surprise.

Permalink posted 01/16/2007