Didn't Carl Sandburg say something about little cat feet?

[geo4real]

I keep doing this to myself.  I keep seeking out the opportunities to be alone and isolated, even though I know they'll result in me feeling alone and, well... isolated.  Even though I tell myself I need to do the opposite, to be out in the world more, I invariably find yet another way to retreat.

It's as if I'm looking for something that I can't

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[sue_parsons]

*inhales deeply* I SOOO can dig this. Nearly every word. Is it our age, I wonder? Turning in towards the next phase of our lives?

[geo4real]

I think you're absolutely right. I've missed our communications - they always seem to harmonize just so. Must make that right.

[miaokuancha]

silence challenges everything.

[geo4real]

The challenge - and possibly the answer?

[ciastulek]

and maybe that's just something you need :) you know, this in limbo state, to rest or recuperate or whatever there is to see... and I do believe in March. I don't know about the six month stuff, but there is something about the spring after all, isn't it? ;) take care!

[geo4real]

It's wonderful to see you!

You're right about Spring. But I keep trying to make it Spring all the time... in any casse, I'm very curious about March now!

[quiller77]

Nice to see you back here, Geo. Your posts always make me think. In this case I think everything is cyclical. And every change, even the good ones, is stressful and needs a time of adjustment. In the meanwhile (having much IRL stress in my life right now), I can completely empathize with your desire to retreat and embrace the silence. Here's to peace in the quiet.

[geo4real]

It's great to see you, too! I tried Facebook, but I hate it. Just not my thing. Too... brief. And what's with all those weird games?

I've thought about this business of things being cyclical, and then sometimes I wonder whether it isn't more like a syn curve. Either way, there is definitely a larger pattern of some kind. Iguess the trick is to go with it, see where it takes us...

BTW I've been trying to find your new book on American Amazon. No luck so far, so I'll order from Canada...

[quiller77]

I actually like Facebook. It has commenting setup, similar to LJ, and I like that I can use it to connect with family and friends. And the picture sharing is great. I've even used the instant messaging to talk to an old high school friend who's now in New Zealand. It's very all-in-one. I ignore the games, actually hide the ones that show up in my news feed. It's Twitter that I can't seem to find it in me to like. I've been trying, at the insistence of some writing pals, but so far ... ugh.

As for the book, I'm pretty sure Coteau hasn't released it in the U.S. yet, so yes, if you're wanting to read it you'll have to order from the Canadian site.