When I’m gone
I’m undergoing a lot of change, lately. I mean, I’m always moving and growing and doing new things, but this feels different. Almost like I’m undergoing some kind of a transformation. All the new information I’ve been hit with in the past few months has left me feeling a little run over. Recognizing the vast and serious damage that we are doing to our beautiful, nourishing, awesome, primary earth is enough to leave me with a permanent lump in my throat. I’m dealing with feelings of uncertainty and fear, but also experiencing an awakening of spirit and purpose. I’m doing a lot of accepting and soul-searching. I’ve been meaning to write about these thoughts for a while now, but it’s difficult when I’ve yet to realize what it all means. I’m starting to find the words, lately, and I hope to try to organize my thoughts here in the near future.
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My dad and I went to a Phil Ochs tribute concert last night. It was wonderful. He wrote songs that really said something. I wish there was more of that. A few hours of protest songs put you in a… mood. I’m seeing where this will take me.
This is one of his songs (And, actually, one of the best songs I’ve ever heard). I tried to find the original, but happened on this cover by Ani, which is just great, so I decided to post it instead. This song is really in the vein of what I’ve been feeling about things lately, so with that in mind…
Quote of the day:
"There’s no place in this world where I’ll belong when I’m gone
And I won’t know the right from the wrong when I’m gone
And you won’t find me singin’ on this song when I’m gone
So I guess I’ll have to do it while I’m here" (Phil Ochs)
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love this song, never knew the original singer but knew it was a cover
“And I won’t be laughing at the lies when I’m gone
And I can’t question how or when or why when I’m gone
Can’t live proud enough to die when I’m gone
So I guess I’ll have to do it while I’m here”
It’s so good, isn’t it!?
I’d like to hear more about your transformation. Hang out with me soon, okay?
Also, this is completely unrelated, but I just wanted to say that baking soda deodorant=awesome! Thanks for the idea. 🙂
Yes, let’s do it. Making a plan… NOW! When are you free?
I know, right? Works better than anything I’ve ever used, and all I need is a little dusting. Amazing. I sweat less now, too, I think in part because my body isn’t constantly like “what’s this crap you keep putting on me?!” I keep thinking maybe I stink and don’t know it… but if you like it too, then win! That’s so cool.
Almost any weekday before 3:00 works for me.
Cool. I’m thinking a morning in the next week would be really good. It’s been too long again! Any day better than another? Monday is no good, and I’m taking care of my neice (in the afternoon) three days a week now, although I’m not sure which days this next week. Anyway, if we meet in the AM I’m pretty flexible. 🙂
I LOVE PHIL OCHS!!!!!!!!!
I never meet people who know his work. Love that song. There is very little material on YouTube, I’ve searched.
🙂
You know, sometimes I’m sad you live all the way across the country. 🙂 Sending love your way.
I feel the same way. It’s hard to meet people that you can connect with. I have always felt that even in the relatively short amount of time we’ve spent together, that I have a strong connection with you.
And, on a Phil Ochs note (haha, pun not intended) , some of my favorite songs are “No more songs”, “The Highway Man”, “There but for Fortune”, “Is there Anybody Here”…I could go on and on…
🙂 I’m sending you love right. this. minute.
What’s your address, btw? Er, can you message it to me?