Quite possibly the lovliest moments I spend, I spend with the stereo on. Last Sunday night, with an iMix spinning, candles blazing, and blankets keeping us warm, Kevin was quietly reading his book as I did my Su Doku puzzle. I looked up at him and said, I can't tell you how happy I am right now. His brain was sticking to the page and so I got a Hmmpft in return. Even his half-hearted attempt at a response made me happy. When people are this buoyant, the small flaws of a scene only warm their hearts more.
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Dear Terami,
What a beautiful sentiment. Thank you for sharing that moment.
Have you ever seen "Stardust Memories" directed by and starring Woody Allen? There is a similar moment with Charlotte Rampling with Louis Armstrong playing in the background.
It also reminds me of something, Chuck, my brother-in-law shared with me once. One source of joy and amusement for him is the memory of the wedding of Matthew, his best friend. Evidently Matthew was so overwhelmed with joy and love for his bride that he bawled through his own wedding service to the point where he could barely say, "I do." Of course, guys being guys, Chuck has teased him about it ever since, or at least up until Chuck witnessed his daughter, Katie my niece, being born. This time it was Chuck who bawled like a little baby.
I do not want to sound like I am disapproving. In fact, I am touched by my brother-in-law's overt display of emotion and affection. One of the things that I take great comfort in is the fact that he adores and is so very devoted to my sister. His devotion for my sister, his wife, is now only rivaled by his adoration for his daughter.
I too am having my prefect moments of love and joy and bliss. I have just returned from a ski vacation / wedding planning long weekend up in Vermont with, Jennifer, my fiancée and her family. Last Thursday after a long windy, icy day of skiing we retired to my little vacation house in the mountains, where we had a fire going and a lovely Bordeaux and something wonderful simmering on the stove. And I do not think it was the circumstances, nor the fire, nor the wine but simply being present to one's own life that made that moment so wonderful to the point of being almost unbearable. Another way I would put that would be to be willing to be vulnerable - a true act of courage. Although I do not know you that well nor as well as I would like, I would say that you convey a splendid and inspiring quality of vulnerability and courage through your music.
By the way, you met Jennifer once in New York. Your performance was one of our first dates together. In fact, I would go so far as to say you caused or provided the catalyst for our perfect moment. When are you going to perform on the East Coast, specifically New York, again?
Walter J. Lee
Posted by: Walter J. Lee | on March 13, 2006 10:24 AM