Mar. 9th, 2004

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To honor the life of the late, great Spalding Grey, I would like to declare Friday introspective yet possibly humorous monologue day. If people could pass this on, that would be great. Participation is of course voluntary, but recommended.

names

Mar. 9th, 2004 01:43 pm
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one of the interesting things about american culture is that names are so unknowable. I mean, I know what Benjamin means, but most people don't. In ancient times and to some degree in more homogenous cultures, names are more commonly direct from language. In ancient Judea, the name Michael meant who is like god, and if you wanted to say "who is like god" you would say michael. Pierre means pretty basically stone. But in america we all use foreign or invented names, not being able to communicate the information that the name has because of our heterogeneous culture. It's an odd thing.
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My cousin Shawn died today. It's her birthday.

I am the second eldest(after Shawn) and best educated out of my generation and generally am seen as the most eloquent. This is nice sometimes, but right now, it's tough. Because right now I need to start writing a eulogy. I need to say things that make sense of everything. And how can I?
Shawn was born with down's syndrome. She has been developmentally disabled all her life and has never been the fastest mind in the family. But she is easily one of the most loving people that I've ever met. She loves unconditionally, and freely. She loves toilet humor, especially fart jokes, and was bossy and always interrogated me about whether or not I had a girlfriend and whether or not we'd kissed. She could be annoying at times but she had a purity of self that is enviable in anyone. But she has a weak heart. And is probably leaving this world.
I couldn't pray for her not to. I couldn't do anything to prevent it. Because I don't believe in doing those things. If it is her time, then it is her time. I just don't know how to make it make sense.
Death always turns me to Sandman.

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I just wish I could say something to make sense of everything. Nobody should ever die on their birthday.
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season 03
Season Three - A lot of people say that you're the
best, and who could really argue - you're
pretty, witty, and you've got one of Buffy's
best adversaries: the Mayor. Pound for pound,
you're why so many people love Buffy.


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Y'know, I'm crying for me. I'm not crying for her. I've never been more confidant that someone is in a better place. But I and all those who knew and loved her will miss her greatly and thus I cry.

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