Comments on: From: a PrincessTo: a Queen Mother http://fluidimagination.com/blog/2007/01/19/from-a-princessto-a-queen-mother/ Melting down disparate elements to form a new reality. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:44:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Jess http://fluidimagination.com/blog/2007/01/19/from-a-princessto-a-queen-mother/#comment-9855 Jess Tue, 23 Jan 2007 16:33:53 +0000 http://fluidimagination.com/blog/2007/01/19/from-a-princessto-a-queen-mother/#comment-9855 First and most foremost, let it be known before I get my ass chewed out by the Gynie Show, that I never mentioned her name as the irritant (even if smart Calfers can read between lines.) Ha. Now, for the second mentionable...if that will get the two of you married faster, then yes that is my answer, but I am coming for Angie's art show, if her ass ever graduates! So please, either get married at her art show or somewhere far enough inbetween that I won't be going bankrupt with plane tickets, okay? First and most foremost, let it be known before I get my ass chewed out by the Gynie Show, that I never mentioned her name as the irritant (even if smart Calfers can read between lines.) Ha.

Now, for the second mentionable…if that will get the two of you married faster, then yes that is my answer, but I am coming for Angie’s art show, if her ass ever graduates!

So please, either get married at her art show or somewhere far enough inbetween that I won’t be going bankrupt with plane tickets, okay?

]]> By: dawn http://fluidimagination.com/blog/2007/01/19/from-a-princessto-a-queen-mother/#comment-9852 dawn Tue, 23 Jan 2007 16:18:16 +0000 http://fluidimagination.com/blog/2007/01/19/from-a-princessto-a-queen-mother/#comment-9852 Haha, I'm telling Ange that you called her a "constant irritant" on the Word Wide Web! P.S. Lex mentioned to Ange that the next time he would visit VT is to come to mine and Ky's wedding (implying that it would be the ONLY reason why he would make the trek)...is that true for you too? Haha, I’m telling Ange that you called her a “constant irritant” on the Word Wide Web!

P.S. Lex mentioned to Ange that the next time he would visit VT is to come to mine and Ky’s wedding (implying that it would be the ONLY reason why he would make the trek)…is that true for you too?

]]> By: Jess http://fluidimagination.com/blog/2007/01/19/from-a-princessto-a-queen-mother/#comment-9830 Jess Tue, 23 Jan 2007 04:30:18 +0000 http://fluidimagination.com/blog/2007/01/19/from-a-princessto-a-queen-mother/#comment-9830 Ah. yes. Family. It seems so important lately to be connected with someone in that way. The common gene that ties you together. Family seems to be a constant irritant in some ways and a safe place in all others. And yes, that applies to all Calfers also! Ah. yes. Family. It seems so important lately to be connected with someone in that way. The common gene that ties you together. Family seems to be a constant irritant in some ways and a safe place in all others. And yes, that applies to all Calfers also!

]]> By: Kyle http://fluidimagination.com/blog/2007/01/19/from-a-princessto-a-queen-mother/#comment-9829 Kyle Tue, 23 Jan 2007 03:55:07 +0000 http://fluidimagination.com/blog/2007/01/19/from-a-princessto-a-queen-mother/#comment-9829 The writing helps. I've now written two long, long pieces (one: my application essay to Goddard College [for their undegrad], and the second, my senior thesis at Green Mountain) where my late grandfather is a major character. I was only ten or eleven when he died, and though I knew him as my grandfather, I never got to know him as a man. Not that the character I've written about is in any way, shape, or form, the man my grandfather actually was (i.e., I've never done my research), I do feel like I have a special bond with him because I've spent so much time thinking about him. It's the type of bond that comes from wanting to love one's ancestors, the type of bond that makes you a part of their line, the type of bond that can only be described as family. The writing helps.

I’ve now written two long, long pieces (one: my application essay to Goddard College [for their undegrad], and the second, my senior thesis at Green Mountain) where my late grandfather is a major character. I was only ten or eleven when he died, and though I knew him as my grandfather, I never got to know him as a man. Not that the character I’ve written about is in any way, shape, or form, the man my grandfather actually was (i.e., I’ve never done my research), I do feel like I have a special bond with him because I’ve spent so much time thinking about him. It’s the type of bond that comes from wanting to love one’s ancestors, the type of bond that makes you a part of their line, the type of bond that can only be described as family.

]]> By: Sam http://fluidimagination.com/blog/2007/01/19/from-a-princessto-a-queen-mother/#comment-9812 Sam Mon, 22 Jan 2007 04:44:10 +0000 http://fluidimagination.com/blog/2007/01/19/from-a-princessto-a-queen-mother/#comment-9812 It never goes away, but perhaps get a little easier to live with? It never goes away, but perhaps get a little easier to live with?

]]> By: dawn http://fluidimagination.com/blog/2007/01/19/from-a-princessto-a-queen-mother/#comment-9803 dawn Sun, 21 Jan 2007 21:24:49 +0000 http://fluidimagination.com/blog/2007/01/19/from-a-princessto-a-queen-mother/#comment-9803 Hey lady, great piece. You really captured the feeling of being a child: in the moment, sensual; and also the regret felt when we attempt to attach emotions and thoughts to a childhood moment that we know wasn't there at the time. Sorry to hear about The Queen Mother, Princess. Hey lady, great piece. You really captured the feeling of being a child: in the moment, sensual; and also the regret felt when we attempt to attach emotions and thoughts to a childhood moment that we know wasn’t there at the time.

Sorry to hear about The Queen Mother, Princess.

]]> By: dana http://fluidimagination.com/blog/2007/01/19/from-a-princessto-a-queen-mother/#comment-9767 dana Sat, 20 Jan 2007 14:03:20 +0000 http://fluidimagination.com/blog/2007/01/19/from-a-princessto-a-queen-mother/#comment-9767 Very moving, Jess, Your words remind me of a folk singer who sang of her aunt's suitcases, which she received upon her death. She revels in the possibilities the suitcases bring to her own life, and while she is deeply saddened by the loss of her aunt, she is flattered that of all the relatives she could have left such a legacy of travel and future possibilities to: her aunt chose her. "Aunt Miriam's Suitcases" is the song by singer/songwriter Susan Piper. No endorsements, meant, here, btw. I just always liked that song in particular; I even have an "Aunt Miriam" suitcase of my own: left to me by my grandmother and which travels with me to Goddard each semester. Thanks for your honest, soulful reminiscing here. It's brought back memories of my own GG, my grandparents, and my father. Peace, Dana Very moving, Jess,

Your words remind me of a folk singer who sang of her aunt’s suitcases, which she received upon her death. She revels in the possibilities the suitcases bring to her own life, and while she is deeply saddened by the loss of her aunt, she is flattered that of all the relatives she could have left such a legacy of travel and future possibilities to: her aunt chose her. “Aunt Miriam’s Suitcases” is the song by singer/songwriter Susan Piper. No endorsements, meant, here, btw. I just always liked that song in particular; I even have an “Aunt Miriam” suitcase of my own: left to me by my grandmother and which travels with me to Goddard each semester.

Thanks for your honest, soulful reminiscing here. It’s brought back memories of my own GG, my grandparents, and my father.

Peace,
Dana

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