Brer Bear’s: Oh Man! This is Really Livin’! January 23, 2006
Posted by Yvonne in Distinctions.trackback
This conversation started with How You Know You’re Dead and when we’d had enough of the blazing truth in our faces, we moved onto Signs of Life, from which we’ve graduated, though not fully, to this further distinction of “really livin’.” [Some people just can't be with reality! So ...] On to fantasy!
Inspired by Brer Bear who, when getting a perfect back scratching from one of the other creatures; wriggled into it saying in a low and lusty growly voice, “Oh man! This is really livin’!”
- An afternoon with Camille, going for mani-pedi at Silk in SF, nice puffy chairs, chocolate, lots of time to relax and that warm, yummy smelling heavy cream they massage your legs and arms with - ooooo! Guys and gals enjoy!
- Riding my very sincere, tomato red and cream vintage Vespa on a bright spring day with a heavy leather bike jacket, classy black boots and Gucci sunglasses.
- May and October, eating fresh figs right off the tree with some special soft goat cheese (was it from Spain?), hand picked to match the taste by the so very knowledgable and gracious folks at The Cheesboard Collective
Please comment with your version of “really livin’”! Those who are dead or near dead do need your help!
(Just so you know, I’ll be watching and might just have to try a few of your suggestions!)
Ooo! *raises hand*
- Putting on brand new socks for the first time! I love the sensation … my only foot fetish.:)
- Knowing there are specific places like Paris and Scotland on this earth, (combined with memories of being there, and hopes of returning), plus the general experiences of Nature, like an awesome sunset.
- Looking upon my beautiful children. It’s hard to describe the states of love, gratitude, hopes and fears.
- Good memories
From a dear friend in Melbourne, Australia…Jenny hibbens:
WARM FUZZYS…
Think about them one at a time BEFORE going on to the next one..
IT DOES MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD, especially the thought at the end.
1. Falling in love.
2. Laughing so hard your face hurts.
3. A hot shower.
4. No lines at the supermarket
5. A special glance.
6 Getting mail
7. Taking a drive on a pretty road.
8. Hearing your favorite song on the radio.
9. Lying in bed listening to the rain outside.
10. Hot towels fresh out of the dryer.
11. Chocolate milkshake. (or vanilla or strawberry!)
12. A bubble bath.
13. Giggling.
14. A good conversation.
15. The beach
16. Finding a 20 dollar bill in your coat from last winter.
17. Laughing at yourself.18. Holding a newborn baby
19. Midnight phone calls that last for hours.
20. Running through sprinklers.
21. Laughing for absolutely no reason at all.
22. Having someone tell you that you’re beautiful.
23. Laughing at an inside joke.
24. Friends.
25. Accidentally overhearing someone say something nice about you.
26. Waking up and realizing you still have a few hours left to sleep.
27. Your first kiss (either the very first or with a new partner).
28. Making new friends or spending time with old ones.
29. Playing with a new puppy.
30. Having someone play with your hair.
31. Sweet dreams.
32. Hot chocolate.
33. Road trips with friends.
34. Swinging on swings.
35. Making eye contact with a cute stranger.
36. Making chocolate chip cookies.
37. Having your friends send you homemade cookies.
38. Holding hands with someone you care about.
39. Running into an old friend and realizing that some things (good or bad) never change.
40. Watching the _expression on someone’s face
as they open a much desired present from you.
41. Watching the sunrise.
42. Getting out of bed every morning and being grateful for another beautiful day.
43. Knowing that somebody misses you.
44. Getting a hug from someone you care about deeply.
45. Knowing you’ve done the right thing, no matter what other people think.
Wow! I’m inspired … here’s just a few …
1. my favorite squishy pillow
2. lovely tasty butternut squash soup, ravoili or anything
3. sitting in the sunshine on my window seat