While I was away, and why

 

 

Moving is always tiring, but this time... wow. It took a long, long time to settle in and to recover. So many boxes, so many trips. Scorching heat and monsoon rains. A failing computer. A severe bout of bronchitis - phew! Falling, exhausted, into a hitherto unimagined lassitude, I tomorrow-and-tomorrow-and-tomorrowed. I could neither put pen to paper nor fingers to keys. Instead, I rested, and reread the first book in Diane Duane's Young Wizards series. And then I reread the second book. And then I had to reread them all. Because, as Duane writes in So You Want to Be a Wizard, "Reading one book is like eating one potato chip."

(Eating just one chip is both impossible and improbable, and so is reading just one of her books).

So, now I am restored. And there are no more boxes in my apartment. And if that ain't wizardry, I'll eat my hat potato chip.

 

 

 

 

Comments

[Linnie in Dayton]

So glad you are restored! How is Mrs. Peel?

[Noddi28]

Dear Laurel
Please excuse the intrusion. By a chance remark from a friend a couple of months ago, I was reminded of my..er...youth, 1978/9 or thereabouts, and the sensational music you produced with Manhattan Transfer. To be specific it was a legendary appearance on 'Top of the Pops' on the BBC that had popped into his mind. I was 19 around that time and just starting my studies in Architecture in the UK.
Suffice to say I was transfixed by this gorgeous flame haired singer! (That was quite an embarrassing admission from a 53 year old - please excuse my candour, but there it is.)
I was unaware of what subsequently happened, and was delighted to see you still performing Jazz classics, and other more exploratory work. I chanced upon your blogs, very insightful and touching - you have a gift.
To get to the point, I cannot help but think you should write the book. You clearly have the talent. And I am sure you could make a truly original statement. I am really unaccustomed to writing to someone out of the blue like this, but thought it important to say. My partner ( who I met in 1979, but were parted for 30 years until recently) writes, so I know this is not a small thing to suggest!
Once again please excuse the intrusion
Good luck with the music et al
With regards
Paul

[Laurel Massé]

Hi, Linnie -
Mrs. Peel is doing very well. Her things were, of course, the first to be unpacked, and much of the arrangement of the new space has been created to increase her contentment. She will be the subject of an upcoming post. In the meantime, she commends you for being attentive to the more important thing: Herself.

Blessings, Laurel

[Laurel Massé]

Oh my, Noddi28, you cannot imagine how grateful I am for your comment. Thank you thank you thank you.
Blessings, Laurel

[Noddi28]

Noddi 28...daft screen name, sorry about that.
In performance, as much else in life, authenticity is everything. It is what imprints on the mind and has lasting quality.
The pleasure is mine, thank you for taking the time to kindly reply.
Once again,
Best Wishes
Paul