The best quote I read today:

"A funny thing about desire though, is that sometimes you chase after your own light, only to find it doesn’t match up with the Universe, that people followed stars to sail or grow crops because those cycles of time worked. But sometimes there’s just too much light pollution; I didn’t see any falling stars last night. But sometimes the act of stepping out and looking up, of letting the natural world be significant regardless what appears, even when thwarted can be such as incredible and inspiring as diamonds tumbling through the atmosphere."

From a great little piece on viewing (or not viewing) the Perseid meteor shower.

And gravity pulls and no matter how hard you try you can't fight it.

She's been finding Walden hidden in storybooks and pictures, tucked away on tanning pages. Notes in margins of broken hearts and heavy chests. Brilliant yet speechless.

There's no reason in madness or love. No sense in weightlessness. She wants to go home.

Meticulously detailed plans and letters written and stored away deep within a trunk of safety, the key strung loosely on waxed twine around her neck.

life's a beach

today we woke up early and headed east.
left turns. right turns. wrong turns.
tempers. doubt. silence.
forgiveness on water.
the knowing that this means more than anything.

weddings and more weddings

Today I went to a wedding with s; her friend from grad school was getting married. What an amazing ceremony with amazing people. the couple (straight) handed out marriage equality buttons to all their guest, as both bride and groom are fully supportive of same-sex marriage. The energy the entire day was fabulous and everything perfect. Friends and family all gave witness to their union, it was hard to see the bride dance with her father and know that I may not have that experience, unless of course my dad shifts some of his viewpoints (see prior posts). I hope that with continued dialogue my father will come around. if not, I know that I will someday have a beautiful ceremony surrounded by friends and family (mom and sister) who support me. I think my niece would make a lovely flower girl :-) I am so grateful that I was able to attend this wedding with s and meet so many wonderful people and have such great conversations - and I won't even get started on the wine and food - Italians, what can I say, incredible! There is so much more to say, I hope I can upload some pics soon :-)

the anticipation for this is sometimes paralyzing...

My favorite Scorpio's Release, possibly Feb.

...in the meantime, read ideolect