tidbits and procrastinations

Right now i am in the midst of doing what is traditionally spelled out as p-r-o-c-r-a-s-t-i-n-a-t-i-n-g. Which you probably are doing right now by reading this here post, eh? ha! I really should be writing a press release for the lecture series I'm putting together (will fill you in later), as well as a host of other productive and fruitful things. But alas!

Let's partake together in the distractions, shall we?

My friend Jovi sent me this tidbit of joy:


Read this lovely writing in the paper today: author and local Rebecca Solnit on a "prediction" of the future between now and 2027. Of course it's ultraprogressive but great to see spelled out. My heart was filled with a strange sense of joy and possibility, actually...

Want to read this book that was also reviewed in today's paper: Barbara Ehrenreich's new tome on the history of public displays of joy (i.e. dancing). You know, the stuff of bacchanalian festivals, rock concerts, dance parties (like my NYE variety!), parades, and even perhaps art openings? Here's to more public displays of joy!!!