I was to be in Gaza right now, but I'm not. I'm in a big, blank square on that calendar on my shelf. There is nothing written on that square because I reserved the day for visiting Gazans, and the vacuum left by the cancellation of the trip has not sucked in any new activities.
It's two minutes until noon and I haven't dressed myself or combed my hair. I did make a gluten-free, sugar-free dessert because the fruit that was thawed for it would go bad pretty soon if it wasn't used.
I've also been thinking about what I am going to say at this Thursday night's vigil which will be held in solidarity with those who are in Cairo attempting to get through the border into Gaza. I thought about it yesterday evening and during the night when sleep left me looking at the ceiling. This morning I read an email and, like that (she snaps her fingers), I knew what is asking to be said. I guess it takes awhile to prime the pump for these things...
Hmmmmm... I wonder if I should go take a nap now. I'm likin' this empty calendar stuff. Whoever it was that insinuated that it's good to be busy and productive at all times had to be a very sick person.
Before I go, here are photos of some very cool Christmas presents I received:
From my super awesome in-laws.
A three-record set. RECORDS! Not even recorded in stereo!My son finds the best stuff.
I haven't been able to find anything about this album on the internet.
All I know from the cover is that it was recorded in 1969 and the cover art was done in 1973 - I'm assuming '73 is the year the album was created.
Good thing I still have my old turntable!
I like that album art. I've been enjoying the big nothing on the calendar too. But, it takes me time to adjust - the first few days of a vacation I feel rather ill at ease, and by the time I'm settled in and enjoying it, it is time to go back to work. :) Good luck with your presentation, I know you will do well.
ReplyDeleteOtowi,
ReplyDeleteYeah, I know what you mean about the settling in time that is needed at first. I think that it only took me a couple of days this time. I hope your next few days are relaxing and rejuvenating.
I'm actually only going to be speaking for about a minute Friday night, so I guess if I don't do well... well, people won't be tortured for very long! ;-)
Carol, You are at one with your jammies! Goodnight always says that's her goal for the holiday days off. And Check out this website for info about your album:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.lysergia.com/LamaReviews/lamaRamDass.htm Maybe it will be helpful.
Thinking of you as you prepare your comments.
If you had gone to Gaza, would you have participated in the fast I heard about yesterday on the news?
Peace.
Gram,
ReplyDeleteYou found it! Thanks for the link. The site, like the album cover, doesn't give too much information, but at least I now don't have to think that this album is some kind of joke someone sold to the used book store. I put the first record on the turntable yesterday just to be sure that it would really have Ram Dass' voice on it.
Yes, I would definitely be one of the fasters. I'm good at that sort of thing and a person for whom I have great admiration, Gandhi, used it for his purposes. I know that I am not Gandhi and not as many people care if I live or die, though. Over the years I have used fasting as a way of commemorating the deaths of our troops - not to change the outcome of our wars, but to change me.
I think that Goodnight is a very wise young woman, wanting to be one with her jammies. It has taken me a long time to figure out the value of such things.
Peace & safe travels whenever you head home.
That blanks spot on your calendar gives you lots of freedom Carol. As for what to say on Thursday night, I think that "I wish I were in Gaza" would be most appropriate.
ReplyDeleteMuch love and a huge hug, my dear friend.