tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671126986494558700.post7759924554120282238..comments2023-05-29T02:51:14.348-06:00Comments on warm fuzzies and hand snuggleez: behind the red doorkwistinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12687225380171299948noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671126986494558700.post-14133466687580312252010-07-11T16:41:22.781-06:002010-07-11T16:41:22.781-06:00yes, that pretty much is what it's like when y...yes, that pretty much is what it's like when you call a girl you really like for a first date. you're a thoughtful young lady.<br /><br />i'm glad that you were soon able to connect with the people around you, despite feeling totally alien at first. and i saw this not only in rejoicing with you, but also because that's pretty much exactly what i'll be doing come the end of august and it's nice to know there's a happy ending in it all…<br /><br />maybe it's just been a while since i've read your blog, but i love your writing oh so much….<br /><br />i'm glad you had a tender mercy even on your very first day. even reading that brings a warm fuzzy.<br /><br />hey! i've actually heard of al hirschfeld, but i don't know where….<br /><br />no, wait, that's a different guy i'm thinking of. never mind. you might need to clue me in.<br /><br />even though i'm reading this a month late (to the day) i'm excited for you and look forward to reading the rest (and to hearing about it all in real life. with hand gestures.)--jeff *https://www.blogger.com/profile/10924343100485992100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671126986494558700.post-20717648509154972252010-06-22T12:57:23.630-06:002010-06-22T12:57:23.630-06:00Glad you are having a blast! NY is a great place.Glad you are having a blast! NY is a great place.Kevin Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08741699093256874162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671126986494558700.post-15460085251993278592010-06-13T21:00:23.719-06:002010-06-13T21:00:23.719-06:00You sound SUPERRRRR busy. But it looks like loads...You sound SUPERRRRR busy. But it looks like loads of fun. Keep on keepin' on.debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05050465433382764690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671126986494558700.post-53770141231831355922010-06-12T22:31:37.643-06:002010-06-12T22:31:37.643-06:00Looks like a blast, awesome!Looks like a blast, awesome!Sam Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357780170767081289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-671126986494558700.post-26029379612308015632010-06-12T13:09:09.751-06:002010-06-12T13:09:09.751-06:00Ah, the city. I think, for you at this time of yo...Ah, the city. I think, for you at this time of your life, the density of life and energy and thought you'll find there will be exhilarating and powerful. I remember the feel of it. Always something fascinating in every tiny corner, for those not so jaded that they have stopped looking. And meeting people who are very different in thought and life philosophy than you are is also tons of fun and interesting and invigorating.<br /><br />At some point, Cam wrote from his mission: other missionaries mock me for coming from my little "Utah Valley bubble." While I resent the bubble crap, I have to say, if there is one, I love it. And I can't wait to go back to it.<br /><br />I love diversity of thought - as long as it all adds up to goodness, kindness, openness of heart, generosity of spirit, true respect for others' feelings, respect for property, sexual freedom (read: purity, joy, unencumbered light), honesty, respect for law, and desire to see people be healthily, joyfully, peacefully and truly free.<br /><br />Depth of thought is not measured by drama and intensity, but by hope, truth, curiosity, gratitude, determination to create healthy, productive order and peace. The city was full of shadows and posing when I was there. And The City - all of them - I've noticed are pretty much like that - a whole strata of people who seek for self-respect by climbing on top of everybody else in terms of measuring style, education, vocabulary, clothes, with points taken off for open hearts and faces and too much joy.<br /><br />Funny, isn't it, little K - how in the background of the romantic arts, there's so much bubble wrap and menial labor?Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040714440875408436noreply@blogger.com