We got some kites for the boys, which was an exciting new experience. Gainesville is in a natural declivity, so it gets almost no wind, ever. Previous kite-flying attempts were sad disappointments. We're up near The Windy City now, though, and we've taken to the field behind the elementary school (just 2 blocks from our home) a couple of times with spectacular results. Rick took some pictures on his phone, so maybe he'll share them here (hi, honey!).
Rick and I had been planning for months to attend a Glen Hansard concert, and last weekend it occurred to me that I'd love something to wear that wasn't faded, stained, torn, and plain Worn Out like 99% of my wardrobe. So I snuck over to DeKalb, intending to get JUST ONE outfit (okay, maybe two)... but I didn't reckon on the very flattering attentions of the staff at Maurices (darn and bless you, Darcy-the-salesclerk), and I came out with about nine. I felt guilty about spending so much money, but Rick reminded me that Being Able to Replace Things That Are Worn Out is the whole reason we made this drastic move, after all, so I'm almost over it. And my closet is beautiful.
So, Tuesday was the concert, and it was amazing. Best date we've had in ages. Hansard's music (see also: The Frames, Marketa Irglova, Swell Season) has a lot of meaning for us, having discovered it at a stressful time in our lives when we needed something to bond over. Getting to see him live in Chicago felt kind of like a benediction for our new life up here. We are well begun. :)
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It sounds like you are doing very well. That is great that you found a babysitter already! Have you seen "Once?" Darren and I watched it for the first time a few months ago, even though it was released in 2006. I had wanted to watch it for years after hearing Glen Hansard perform at the Grammy's the year the movie was nominated. I'm sure the concert was unforgettable, as the movie was.
ReplyDeleteIt is no exaggeration to say that "Once" changed my life. We rented it in 2009, and by the end of the scene where they play "Falling Slowly" together in the music store, there were tears streaming down my face. It brought to the surface how badly I missed making music with other people, and that's when I took up the mountain dulcimer.
ReplyDeleteRick and I have been exploring all of their music together ever since. I'm happy to geek out on album recommendations, if you like. ;) I still need to check out the Avett Brothers -- Darren recommended them highly. Maybe that'll be my reward when I get all these boxes unpacked...
Yes - we are all fans of the Avett Brothers (theavettbrothers.com). Joshua has almost all of their songs memorized. Some of their songs are pretty energetic, so it might be good background music as you unpack. :) I mostly listen to music as I'm running, so if you have any fast songs (150 bpm) to recommend, I'd love it.
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