Replace the tape with a new one

~ Live & Learn

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Michael Brown prompted the wheels to turn last night.
And the wheels on the bus go round and round.

“The thing is, I could choose to replace the tape with a new one.”

But what tape is playing?
And what tape will be playing?
The Good Enough tune?
The Patience beat?
The Acceptance rap?
The Gratitude melody?
Or does a sharp gust of wind blow it over.
And scramble it all up.

Y. That perfect letter. The wishbone, fork in the road, empty wineglass. The question we ask over and over.
— Marjorie Celona, Y

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24 thoughts on “Replace the tape with a new one”

  1. What can I say, David? I am truly honoured that you chose to feature my article.

    What you don’t realise is that the reason I put what I do into my Blog is the inspiration I get from you. Your Blog is like a beacon of light, leading the way in the beauty of your writing, the range of content, and the generosity of spirit you display. How you find the energy to keep it up so rigorously, day in, day out, is beyond me.

    I feel like I just found myself wandering accidentally onto the platform in the middle of a performance of Lohengrin, with you conducting the New York Philharmonic, when all I wanted to do was find the restrooms! Startled and mildly embarassed. A not unfamiliar feeling in my world!

    Thank you.

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    2. Ahhhhh, Red Faced. Too kind Michael. Thank you. But this one, this one was all you. And you should know, I don’t get into the car on any morning, and drive down I-95 without thinking that some guy in London that I’ve never met would be scolding me now to take another route, change it up, get a fresh perspective….EVERY TIME. You are in my head Friend!

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      1. Mwahahahahaaaaaaaa. Inside your head very morning, huh? I need to know more. Is it when you turn on the indicator to move onto I-95, or is there a moment before that when you weigh it up; “Shall I take I-95 today or maybe try something different? Nah, stick with what you know, even if that guy in London thinks I’m lazy, what do I care?”

        Just curious, wanted to know how just how much daily angst I am costing you.

        I could give you permission, you see, to move on. I wouldn’t like to think I am causing you any undue pain.

        Yep, I’m all heart……

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        1. 🙂 It goes something like this. I’m 500 feet before the turn to I-95 and I tell myself. Same. Michael would suggest go straight. Take a different path. So, it will take you 5-10 minutes longer. You’ll be better for it.

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  5. my tape gets stuck on replay at times, until i correct the glitch. once i do, it moves on ahead. at times, ii has also gotten tangled, or i couldn’t hear it well enough, it wasn’t clear, and just kept getting more and more muddled up, and needed to just cut it and get a new tape. all strategies for moving on to a better tape, one that is clear and calm and balanced.

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