The Non-Essential Adventures of D'Art

On the way to work this morning I was listening to the new Coldplay Album, Viva la Vida.  I must admit, I’m not much of a lyric guy.  It’s not that I don’t listen to the word, i do, and I enjoy them, but sometimes I get lost in the music and let the words pass by without grabbing onto them.  But this morning I intentionally listened to what was being sung.  Cue track 3 “Lost”

Just because I’m losing
Doesn’t mean I’m lost
Doesn’t mean I’ll stop
Doesn’t mean I will cross

That’s what I’m talking about.  Incredible lyrics that hit home to us when we want to give up.  When things aren’t going our way, what an great reminder that just because we might currently be losing, it doesn’t mean that we have lost.  There is hope.

While listening to the lyrics in my car on the way to work, I came to a stop light.  In front of me was a Buick with a bumper sticker I have never seen before.  It cracked me up. 

Last night Kellie and I were watching the best show on TV, Hell’s Kitchen, and it’s getting down to the last couple of people.   During one of the interviews one guy said, “Tonight, I have to tell Chef who I want to go home, It’s going to be the toughest thing I’ve ever had to say.”  I told Kellie how sad it was that this was the toughest thing he’s ever had to say.  She looked at me and asked, “What’s the toughest thing you’ve ever had to say?”  I didn’t answer her.  Basically because I’m not sure what that would be.

I’ve never had to tell someone their loved one just passed away, I’ve never had to tell anyone that their spouse was cheating on them, and I’ve never had to address a country and tell of impending doom.  So I’m still trying to figure out what the toughest thing I’ve ever had to say was.  When I think of it, I’ll let you know.

What’s the toughest thing you’ve ever had to say?

I thought that I’d try to get caught up to current technology, by jumping on the Twitter Bandwagon. I must admit that it’s pretty cool, from the little bit I know right now. You too can join me, and be cool by joining the Twitterfest.

Today I had a conversation with a lady while helping her take her apples to her car that she had just purchased at our fruit stand. Our conversation went something like this:

“So what do you plan on doing with this machine?”

“Well, I thought I’d go with your company because I’ve heard so much good stuff. I just couldn’t help my self, plus they just look so cool.”

“So are you just going to use it for basic home use?”

“No, I’m an artist, and I’ve never got into designing on a computer before, so I thought I’d give it a shot, it’s the way that things are headed, I thought I should learn it…I’m parked right over here.”

“Very cool. Here you go. You have a good day.”

“Wait a minute, I’ll go back up with you. I’ve got some more shopping to do.”

“No problem, I’ll hold the elevator.”

“Can you show me where Macy’s is located in this mall?”

“Sure, if you walk straight down this…”

“…That’s what I need, one of those Segways (I’m not making this up, that mall security guard was taunting me again) except my balance isn’t all that good. I’ve ridden before and it was a bit hard to get use to.”

“Really, I’ve been wanting to ride one for a long time.”

“Yeah, I was going to get one for my birthday, but decided to go with the computer instead. Yesterday was my Birthday.”

“Happy Birthday.”

“Yep, 87 yesterday, and still learning. Have a good day, and thank you.”