Sweet Divine Sunshine
It only takes a few days of constant cloudiness for me to realize how much I prize sunshine. After 10 days of toting around an umbrella (the first one I brought had to be relegated to Umbrella Heaven, poor thing), I am sooo grateful to feel some warmth and see the blue sky. I can’t imagine living constantly under grey skies. This is one reason I can’t see myself moving to Vancouver, for example.
Since returning from Montreal, I realize that the gourmet part of my brain is still expecting large bowls of steaming lattes and fresh croissants. Not the healthiest of diets, but there is something so appealing about indulgence nonetheless. Raisin Bran is so anglo, as is tea. Alas, I can no longer afford to live as if I’m on vacation anymore, although I hope to hold on to the free spiritness of the whole affair.
Last night I made a conscious decision to fluff away my time by watching American Idol (I can’t deny it resembles Star Search in far too many ways. I was always Pro-Solid Gold and Anti-Star Search as a young’un.) Neil Sedaka was the guest judge and NOT uncoincidentally, Neil Sedaka was one of the three singer/musicians my mom had tapes of when I was four/five years old (along with Neil Diamond and George Benson). So I confess to knowing all the Neil Sedaka “hits”. Luckily I had the apartment to myself so I didn’t even have to pretend I wasn’t really interested in the show. I was! Neil Sedaka is gay, yes? Not that I care, but this leads me to a tangent…I recently came across a chart in a magazine which put well known cartoon characters on a scale. (I’ll have to find the source again.) According to this chart, Bugs Bunny is gay, which I’m not sure I agree with. I think old Bugs is comfortable playing many roles — from a Sevillan barber to a viking maiden — He’s a very rabbit, and I admire his confidence. I don’t like the idea of pigeonholing Bugs Bunny in any way. Porky the Pig on the other hand, OK.
In characteristic fashion, I stray from my topic…which was?
I actually teach writing and stress the importance of keeping to the point, but no way am I going to observe that rule on my time off! I’ve just applying for a second writing instructor position — I’ll let you know how that goes.
Hope you’re enjoying the sunshine wherever you are. If not, go to a cozy cafe and ask for some honey.
Now I have “Solitaire” playing in my head. Any Neil Sedaka fans out there? No, I don’t expect you to admit to anything, although I would be interested in hearing about some guilty pleasures.
Posted on April 30, 2003 04:02 PM