In another life
You might have been a genius
In another life
You might have been a star
In another life
Your face might have been perfect
In another life
You'd drive a better car
In another life
All your jokes are funny
In another life
Your heart is free from fear
In another life
You make a lot of money
In this other life
Everything is clear
In another life
You're always the hero
In another life
You always win the game
In another life
No one ever cheats you
In another life
You never have to change
In another life
Your friends never desert you
In another life
You never have to cry
In another life
No one ever hurts you
In this other life
Your loved-ones never die
But this is the life you have
This is the life you have
This is the life you have
This is the life
In another life
You're always the victim
In another life
You're always the thief
In another life
You are always lonely
In this other life
There is no relief
In your real life
Treat it like it's special
In your real life
Try to be more kind
In your real life
Think of those that love you
In this real life
Try to be less blind
This is the Life, by Living Colour, from the album Time's Up.
Stop me, won't you, if you've heard this one before: I'm moving from Minneapolis back to Chicago.
Was there a betting pool on this? And if not, why not?
Kidding aside, this wasn't an easy decision, but it seems like the best thing to do right now. I could try explaining why that's the case, but a) I'm not comfortable discussing some of the reasons in public, especially given that other people are involved, and b) I'm still working this out myself.
It's a very long drive. Lots of time to think about things.
I'm borrowing Heather's copy of Loreena McKennitt's Elemental for the trip. So, I'll be back to return that at some point.
(Yes, I could mail it back, but where's the fun in that? And besides, I'm also kind'a leaving quite a bit of furniture, a stereo, probably a computer monitor. . . I know, I know, it's called a U-Haul, I'll look into it)
There may be an interruption in updates. Something else you've doubtless heard before.
Any road up, 'til we talk again, my Twin, G-dspeed and one love.
Do what you gotta do.
Freak updates bro.
BTW, IF I make it to BEA this year, I'll try to catch with you at some point.
Don't forget about the Business of Fancydancing (now in July, according to Birchbark Books)!
....or that you're truly loved to bits, you.
No matter where you are. :)
don't stop there -- have you heard loreena's other albums? she cranks.
i'll be humming "when the levee breaks" to myself the rest of the day in your honor.
goin' to chicago...sorry but i can't take you...goin' down, goin' down now...
Be safe.
walk good.
Well, dayum.
On the bright side, the odds of us meeting are a helluva lot better in Chicago than Minneapolis. I think that classifies as "bright".
You know, that song would be a lot more convincing if it hadn't been sung by a movie/rock star with two tons of natural talent and rock/movie star looks.
Thanks, all.
Well, almost all. Thanks, all but David. How's that?
j. brotherlove, sounds good. Maybe you, me and Ronn can meet up and, I dunno, fight crime? Or at least get kicked out of every bar in Andersonville?
Lynne, VASpider, I'll try.
r@d@r, think I ranted about listening to Loreena here before, but have decided that if no one else uses the search function, why should I? :-)
Heather, love you too, sweetie.
Becca, thanks. And you can give the David Rakoff book back next time I'm up there. Just bring it with you to House of Lalibela.
We will be having dinner at Lalibela, right? Because otherwise, I ain't going.
Ronn, I'm sure I know what BEA stands for. Just as soon as you remind me, there will be the ritual slapping of the forehead. . .
George, I owe you an email. And so much more. Asante sana, good twin.
Man, I'm late. Hope all works out for the best. Living Colour is/was one of my favorite bands. I only saw them live once, in a small club in Atlanta when Stain came out. Live long and prosper...