The party never lasts forever. It always go back to what it was.
BonafideViewJune 23, 2019, 1:00 PM
Succinct visual. Sometimes a day, or week, or month comes my way that is very difficult to work through. Even then, I know my world is filled with riches. The relative ease of modern life, clearly depicted in the graph, allows me more time to enjoy those riches. Presently some of my richest moments are found in a few days a week watching over my two year old grandson as he explores every aspect of this world with great curiosity. He is just starting out. I have had six decades of exploring. Observing him provides a sense of wonder over the continuum of life as he starts to create his life story. Observing him encourages personal reflection upon my own story so far.
Vanderleun, have a good respite. But, please come back to your literary work, “American Digest” when you feel ready. You are a gift of honest reflection and I will miss the lifts to the soul. Thank you.
Note: the video which is about 26 seconds long where Bernists are street fighting viciously with each other until they discover they’re all Bernists, and then they break out chanting “Bernie!” or something stupid like that.
There is a universe available in that few seconds.
You’ve had a whole lot of Life come at you this last couple of seasons, and you’ve given us all a front row seat. Thank you. Time to rest, reflect, recuperate. Our bookshelves are still missing a volume, but all things in their time.
Have some joy somewhere. You deserve it.
JWM
JaynieJune 24, 2019, 4:08 AM
I too, as BonafideView said above, ‘know my world is full of riches.’ Every day I am filled with appreciation, wonder, and heartbreak at God’s creation and at the amazing works of Man. Simply awe inspiring. Thanks GVDL, for that fantastic graph.
And thanks also for so very much rich, edifying writing and links. I cannot even begin to imagine the amount of hard work that this blog requires from you. Your American Digest blog is a huge part of the morning ritual here. Thank you, thank you. You simply cannot know.
Wishing you well, wishing your heart some measure of healing, as you take your step back. God bless you and yours.
Relax. I say that even though in the history of Relax, no-one has ever relaxed by being told “Relax”.
You haven’t said much about the progress on converting your burnt out home back to a domicile. Having been through that myself in the People’s Republic of Massachusetts, I imagine it’s just as torturous in it’s Left Coast counterpart, (“Sorry, we can’t issue an demolition permit. Why? The water meter is Town Property and it’s still attached to the house. We’re very busy, nobody available to go and remove it.”= Seven weeks. )
And I’ve said this before but it’s crucial, Do Not Hire Your Brother-in-Law for anything!
Other than that, enjoy the summer.
ghostsniperJune 24, 2019, 2:46 PM
“…converting your burnt out home back to a domicile…”
I know a fairly decent designer. He does it all, site, concept, structurals, mechanicals, interiors, value engineering. Amazing functional layouts focusing on traffic patterns and furniture placements, stunning curb appeal that blends with the environment yet still stands unique, superb resale value – all styles, era’s and/or trends. Those in the business fear him because he undercuts everyone else’s fees and blows them away in performance. Simply, there is no equal anywhere.
Real World Address for Donations, Mash Notes and Hate Mail
Gerard Van der Leun
1692 MANGROVE AVE
APT 379
Chico, Ca 95926
Green Pants Interior by Klahn
Who Am I? by Carl Sandburg
My head knocks against the stars.
My feet are on the hilltops.
My finger-tips are in the valleys and shores of universal life.
Down in the sounding foam of primal things I reach my hands and play with pebbles of destiny.
I have been to hell and back many times.
I know all about heaven, for I have talked with God.
I dabble in the blood and guts of the terrible.
I know the passionate seizure of beauty
And the marvelous rebellion of man at all signs reading “Keep Off.”
My name is Truth and I am the most elusive captive in the universe.
Duty, Beauty, Liberty, Country, Honor, Family, Faith — Plus a few simple easy to follow rules for guys
Men saw the stars at the edge of the sea
They thought great thoughts about liberty
Poets wrote down words that did fit
Writers wrote books
Thinkers thought about it
Take it where you find it
Can’t leave it alone
You will find a purpose
To carry it on
Mainly when you find it
Your heart will be strong
About it
Many’s the road I have walked upon
Many’s the hour between dusk and dawn
Many’s the time
Many’s the mile
I see it all now
Through the eyes of a child
Take it where you find it
Can’t leave it alone
You will find a purpose
To carry it on
Mainly when you find it
Your heart will be strong
About it
[Chorus]
Lost dreams and found dreams
In America
In America
In America
Lost dreams and found dreams
In America
In America
In America
And close your eyes
Leave it all for a while
Leave the world
And your worries behind
You will build on whatever is real
And wake up each day
To a new waking dream
Take it where you find it
Can’t leave it alone
You will find a purpose
To carry it on
Mainly when you find it
Your heart will be strong
About it
[Chorus]
Change, change come over
Change come over
Talkin’ about a change
Change, change
Change come over, now
Change, change, change come over
I’m gonna walk down the street
Until I see
My shining light
I’m gonna walk down the street
Until I see
My shining light
I’m gonna walk down the street
Until I see
My shining light
I’m gonna walk down the street
Until I see
My shining light
I see my light
See my light
See my shining light
I see my light
See my light
See my shining light
Gerard Van der Leun
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The party never lasts forever. It always go back to what it was.
Succinct visual. Sometimes a day, or week, or month comes my way that is very difficult to work through. Even then, I know my world is filled with riches. The relative ease of modern life, clearly depicted in the graph, allows me more time to enjoy those riches. Presently some of my richest moments are found in a few days a week watching over my two year old grandson as he explores every aspect of this world with great curiosity. He is just starting out. I have had six decades of exploring. Observing him provides a sense of wonder over the continuum of life as he starts to create his life story. Observing him encourages personal reflection upon my own story so far.
Vanderleun, have a good respite. But, please come back to your literary work, “American Digest” when you feel ready. You are a gift of honest reflection and I will miss the lifts to the soul. Thank you.
“The world is too much with us….”
Have a great summer, Gerard. This will be a chart of your rest and relaxation, I hope.
Reformation theology and industry. Clears throat!
Marx may suck on this.
Oh! I’m slow on the draw.
Note: the video which is about 26 seconds long where Bernists are street fighting viciously with each other until they discover they’re all Bernists, and then they break out chanting “Bernie!” or something stupid like that.
There is a universe available in that few seconds.
You’ve had a whole lot of Life come at you this last couple of seasons, and you’ve given us all a front row seat. Thank you. Time to rest, reflect, recuperate. Our bookshelves are still missing a volume, but all things in their time.
Have some joy somewhere. You deserve it.
JWM
I too, as BonafideView said above, ‘know my world is full of riches.’ Every day I am filled with appreciation, wonder, and heartbreak at God’s creation and at the amazing works of Man. Simply awe inspiring. Thanks GVDL, for that fantastic graph.
And thanks also for so very much rich, edifying writing and links. I cannot even begin to imagine the amount of hard work that this blog requires from you. Your American Digest blog is a huge part of the morning ritual here. Thank you, thank you. You simply cannot know.
Wishing you well, wishing your heart some measure of healing, as you take your step back. God bless you and yours.
Relax. I say that even though in the history of Relax, no-one has ever relaxed by being told “Relax”.
You haven’t said much about the progress on converting your burnt out home back to a domicile. Having been through that myself in the People’s Republic of Massachusetts, I imagine it’s just as torturous in it’s Left Coast counterpart, (“Sorry, we can’t issue an demolition permit. Why? The water meter is Town Property and it’s still attached to the house. We’re very busy, nobody available to go and remove it.”= Seven weeks. )
And I’ve said this before but it’s crucial, Do Not Hire Your Brother-in-Law for anything!
Other than that, enjoy the summer.
“…converting your burnt out home back to a domicile…”
I know a fairly decent designer. He does it all, site, concept, structurals, mechanicals, interiors, value engineering. Amazing functional layouts focusing on traffic patterns and furniture placements, stunning curb appeal that blends with the environment yet still stands unique, superb resale value – all styles, era’s and/or trends. Those in the business fear him because he undercuts everyone else’s fees and blows them away in performance. Simply, there is no equal anywhere.
Simply, there is no equal anywhere.
He isn’t married to my sister is he? Sounds like the buildup I got. {grin}
@ghostsniper
“if you build it” he will come.