by Sarah Morgan on November 12, 2008
Sometimes I feel bad for quoting from Patti so much. But if it’s the best there is - and it is - y’all deserve the best, right? So, then. Recently she wrote about a bit of poetry written by her daughter. I’ll let you read it …
…and now you’ll see why it’s been in my head.
My heart needs hopes and dreams.
I don’t think there’s anything much truer than that.
As a general temperament, I tend to be happy, but also with life in particular, because, well, I’m lucky - blessed, fortunate - whatever word you like.
But that’s not enough. At least, that’s not the end of the story. I don’t mean that it’s not important to be happy, to pay attention to all the beautiful moments in the day. If you don’t do that, you’re missing the point of life, I think. But if that was all , we really might as well be house cats. You can’t just sit in a patch of sun all day. There has to be a goal line - and not just one but lots of them.
People say life is a journey, but it’s more than that. It’s a journey to a destination, and really it’s more like an ongoing round-the-world trip, with one destination after another. Or at least that’s what I want. I don’t ever want to stop figuring out what my hops and drems are, figuring out how to win them, finding more.
Thank you, small Tess, for making me think about such important things today.
by Sarah Morgan on November 5, 2008
I’ve got nothing coherent and useful to say. I am overtired and walking around with an enormous grin. I keep crying. I’ve never been prouder of being an American before. I’ve never spontaneously prayed for our President before. I’m so excited. So happy.
Now with that said, since I clearly can’t be eloquent, I want you all to go read Andrew’s post, “A simple request,” because he’s right, and he’s written some of the truest words I’ve read in this entire election. This is the beginning.
by Sarah Morgan on October 12, 2008
My current Facebook status says, "Sarah could not possibly be any more in love with fall," and… yeah. I’ve had an utterly glorious weekend - the kind that makes you wonder how you can possibly deserve it. If yours has had half the friends, family, fun, fresh air, time, perfect weather - and I hope it did - you can identify.
This week’s roundup:
- Health and how my chiropractor is a miracle worker. He’s really my sports medicine doctor at this point. There’s always something. As soon as he sees me he asks, "what did you do this time?" Currently he’s fixing the arch of my foot. I adore him. I know chiropractic is something people have strong opinions either for or against; I’m definitely in the "for" camp.
- Music and how iTunes hasn’t worked right for me for months. I don’t really miss it because I love Sirius and my Sportster 5 . But today’s attempt is because I’d like the latest Fort Minor and Cowboy Mouth . We’ll see if it works after this latest update. (In passing, Apple , stop trying to install Safari every time you update iTunes .) But in the meantime, check out the latest Britney video . Zero artistic talent or worth, but it’s stuck in my head anyway. (Also, may I please look like that after two kids.)
- Money and how this three-year-old blog post is the first thing that’s comforted me in a few weeks. It suggests that the market goes in generational cycles. (Thank goodness I’m young enough for that to be comforting.)
- Science and how I’ve been fascinated by how little we know about the oceans since Bill Bryson made me realize it in A Short History of Nearly Everything (read it or watch him talk about it ). So I’m glued to this TED video (you know I love me some TED ) that talks that.
Your goals for the week:
- Register to vote . Before Tuesday if you live in New Jersey.
- Tell me a secret anonymously in the comments.
