I have a date

With myself. That’s right. I bought myself a ticket to a concert. Capercaillie has come to New York, and I am taking myself to see and hear them. Capercaillie is a Scottish traditional music band (“trad” for short); they are really wonderful; I’ve posted lyrics of a couple of their songs here along the way.

Last night was really lovely. A group of women who are or have been married to men but identify as gay all got together around some tables at Rubyfruit’s on Hudson Street. It was really a lively marvelous time as we all sat around, managed to actually have some dinner, and shared our experiences and thoughts and opinions and lots of stuff with each other. We actually already have tentative plans to get together again in November. Of course, I was among the first to leave, because it got to be 10 p.m. and I started getting dizzy from being tired (I am usually in bed before then and sort of at that point of losing the plot of what I’m reading and putting the book down at 10 p.m.). Riding home on the bus was a bit weird; it’s been so long since I have been out in it at nighttime! Two nights in a row; oh my! And tonight … gulp … the subway, in New York City, at night … double gulp!

Oh well. It was really delightful, and I know Capercaillie will be wonderful. After this weekend I need to really hunker down though, and behave like a sensible, frugal woman. There are plans afoot!

I whittered a ton yesterday and last night, but upon looking at it it’s rather psychobabbly and has to do with an issue of eyes wide open that’s rather personal and wouldn’t make any sense to anyone (umm … and do you think your whitters usually make sense to anyone?). Life is moving on in some very good ways. I am seeing some things that I am not liking seeing, but what I like least about it is that I am seeing them for the sixth or tenth time. The definition of insanity is repeating the same behavior and expecting different results. I have engaged in some insanity. I intend to stop engaging in this particular brand of insanity. I am making no sense probably to many of you; that’s all right. I know what I’m typing on about here.

Have a grand Saturday; I might just come back later to post something else. For now, I think I’ll lie down a bit before I need to get up and out to my meeting. Bye!

I don’t know if I should be alarmed… But you’re making sense to me… *S* Have a good one too!

CanadianJade

October 4, 2003

Hugs

Yes, it makes sense to me too. Congratulations. For all its imperfections, life is wonderful. Capercaillie, wow! Have some of their CDs in the car. I’m glad you tried some night life. Hope your day goes nicely. Smiles & Hugs

laerima

Wow I hope you have a GRAND time seeing Capercaillie! I also hope you’re warmer than I am right now. (I think we’ve reached a temperature requiring three sweaters and I just have on a t-shirt) and thankies for the birthday wishes! 🙂 hugs,

*hugs* i’d like to see rubyfruits one day 🙂 keep safe and be careful travelling tonight please

Meginsanity

Ooh–that performance sounds awesome. I’m jealous! And, glad you had a good time with that group 🙂 It sounds like fun. ryn: Hi 🙂

redmoonrising

i hope you have a grand time!!!

Your date sounds great! ryn: thanks for saying that. i needed it today.

Do you know, I just left a note for XistDense that was supposed to be for you – I swear, I’m losing it. I would love to break bread someday also. BTW, I just posted my sponsor’s latest guest entry at the other place. Now, XistDense is going to wonder what my note means…. I really am losing my marbles…WHEEEE!

Fabulous date and group to go enjoy : ) Glad you had your evening out yesterday too. Keep on with the mix of fun and relaxing among all the parenting and work you do. Hugs and Smiles

You make sense to me also….makes me wonder if we’re not all insane or rather…the world is insane and we’re the sane ones???!! Have a great time tonight you wild woman you!! :o)

glitter & wings.

i haven’t written at home in a while. it’s always too loud for my rambles. and work, well…there it’s even worse. the lessons are piling up in my mind, but i’m ignoring them whole heartedly. a good scribble is in order no doubt; i suppose it will come in due time. take care. and much love,

*hugs* ryn: V introduced me to Joni Mitchell…she’s got good taste *nods*

daisymayhem

Wonderful to have dates with one’s self!! Good for you – it sounds amazing… I’m off to see If I can find any of that music on line to sample?!!!

When clicking on the “leave a note” button there I noticed the user name “seven arrows” and thought of the story “Jumping Mouse” by Seven Arrows. Funny how those things pop up when they need remembering. *sigh* You were out at night, and here to tell about it…breathe deep!

Mr. parallelogram

ladies sitting around talking about being gay. Funny that is what my ex girlfriend is doing now. Life is crazy. Much respect.

how wonderful that you got together with some friends. i always enjoy that. it makes me so happy. and you are going to a concert? that is just great. are you going by yourself? when i saw fleetwood mac, i went by myself and it was fun. *smiles* i know what you mean about repeating old behaviors. yes indeed, i know what you mean. *big hugs*

noko

October 5, 2003

Oh the group sounds so affirming for you, and because I am reading backwards I am thrilled your nightime transit was non eventful.

Torin

October 7, 2003

You wild woman, you!! With a grin…