Jimmy Carter

Human identity is no longer defined by what one does but by what one owns.

(photo kidnapped from serenemusings)

8th and Vine

Before Boarding the Ship to Jamaica

It's Always Something

Gilda Radner's book, It's Always Something, was one of the best autobiographies I've read. And I've read plenty. I had bought it at The Book Trader on South Street back on June 10th 1996 with Lori for $5.95. Its previous owner, Denise Kobos, had left a small yellowed newspaper clipping about the book's release just inside the title page. I do so love used books that include something from the previous owner; a signature, a bookmark, something.

Having gotten around to reading It's Always Something about three years ago, I already knew the ending because Gilda is no longer with us. However, with every turn of the page, reading about how she dealt with her diagnosis - her positive outlook, her drive to beat it, her supportive husband, friends, and family, and her change in diet - I kept hoping that she'd kick cancer's ass. But she didn't. It's incomprehensible that she did everything right and should right now be walking to raise money for the fight against cancer and speaking about her survival. But she's not and that is what makes it so hard to close the book that ends with hope, but in reality know that it just came to an end. Oh, how I love that Gilda Radner, though. The short time she was here, she rocked the house, baby.

Autumn at Grounds

Went to Grounds for Sculpture with Melissa today and it was another perfect day. Not terribly crowded, overcast skies and absolutely gorgeous, vibrant leaves. See for yourselves:

Tea Garden - Golden Gate Park

AM Gold

This mix takes me back to the late 70s and early 80s, sitting in the back of my dad's Honda or my mom's old Comet and listening to the radio. These are the songs I remember hearing.

Gino Vannelli -  I Just Want to Stop
Jim Croce - Operator
The Carpenters - For All We Know
Stephen Bishop - It Might Be You
Ambrosia - How Much I Feel
Dan Fogelberg - I'd Really Love to See You Again
Robbie DuPree - Steal Away
Michael McDonald - I Keep Forgettin'
Orleans - Dance with Me
Chicago - Saturday in the Park
Bee Gees - Too Much Heaven
Christopher Cross - Ride Like the Wind
Bread - If
Johnny Rivers - Swayin' to the Music
Cat Stevens - Wild World
John Denver - Rocky Mountain High
Player - Baby Come Back
Gordon Lightfoot - If You Could Read My Mind
Little River Band - Reminiscing
Seals & Croft - Summer Breeze
Kenny Loggins - This Is It