Morning Meditation
A thank you to everyone who posted comments on my last entry “Aging Out.” It generated numerous responses, but most significantly, many lengthy, well-thought-out comments. I sense the topic resonated with many people and perhaps there needs to be more of a dialogue on some of the challenges we all face moving from young people to middle age to senior citizens. I admit to having more questions than answers, so I’ll try to pose some of them in the weeks to come. I invite fellow bloggers to also raise the topic on your sites.
Speaking of fellow bloggers, a quick look over at my list of “Fellow Travelers” and you will note a few additions, or re-additions in some cases. Welcome Andres to the blogosphere with his new blog Blabbeando . He is one of the most active community activists in New York City and a long time correspondent on listservs I belong to. New to my list but certainly not new to others out there are Tim’m and Nalo. At Front Porch Storytellin, Tim’m shares deeply personal and deeply emotional insights into his life in ways I am far too afraid. Nalo Hopkinson is a Caribbean Canadian science fiction and fantasy author. Finally, returning from hiatuses that were far too long are Elle and Nova, both of whom seem to have had some changes in their lives since last I read them. Welcome back.
I know that who bloggers link to can often be a touchy subject or political statement, but none is intended here. For the most part these are people whose lives or work or style of writing I just find interesting, and who keep their sites fairly current (although some more current than others). Some are longtime friends. Nothing should be inferred by the absence of anyone else.
For the third time in a row, filmmaker Thomas Allen Harris will have a film making its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival. Twelve Disciples of Nelson Mandela (a son’s tribute to unsung heroes), will make its debut as part of the Reel to Reel documentary category. This follows screenings of two previous installments of what is intended as a trilogy, Vintage: Families of Value (1995) and E Minha Cara/That’s My Face (2001).
“This is such a unique honor,” he said, “Twelve Disciples completes the chronicle of my family’s history over the last forty years as an African and American family at the epicenter of major social, political and cultural changes in America and the world.”
Singer Lizz Wright has released her second CD, Dreaming Wide Awake and is now out on an international tour to promote it. I have not as yet picked it up, and missed her shows here in NYC, but hope others won’t miss out on the opportunity. Her debut album, Salt, just stirs the soul. She’s got a marvelous voice.
Posted by bernie at August 13, 2005 11:23 AMTrackBack
Also, a warm welcome back to you... the blogoshere did not feel right without you here...
Posted by: Maurice at August 14, 2005 7:26 PMHey B - Thanks so much for this! I think I am getting the hang of it and so far I wonder why I didn't start blogging years ago! Talk to me in a few weeks and I'll let you know if the blog fever has worn off. Tee-hee.
Posted by: Andres Duque at August 14, 2005 7:31 PMI got to see Lizz on Sunday at the San Jose Jazz Festival and on Tuesday at The Independent in San Francisco. A review will be coming very soon. Both shows were wonderful and I have photo posted from each show on my flickr site.
Whilst you are promoting sites, Simply J Life, is back on the scene after being on hiatus for a few months.
Posted by: James at August 18, 2005 2:29 PM