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In The City of Light -- A Larry Levis Poem

This poem has been on my mind lately. I can't shake it. So here it is. An old favorite, read anew.

LARRY LEVIS

In the City of Light

The last thing my father did for me
Was map a way: he died, & so
Made death possible. If he could do it, I
Will also, someday, be so honored. Once,

At night, I walked through the lit streets
Of New York, from the Gramercy Park Hotel
Up Lexington & at that hour, alone,
I stopped hearing traffic, voices, the racket

Of spring wind lifting a newspaper high
Above the lights. The streets wet,
And shining. No sounds. Once,

When I saw my son be born, I thought
How loud this world must be to him, how final.

That night, out of respect for someone missing,
I stopped listening to it.

Out of respect for someone missing,
I have to say

This isn’t the whole story.
The fact is, I was still in love.
My father died, & I was still in love. I know
It’s in bad taste to say it quite this way. Tell me,
How would you say it?

The story goes: wanting to be alone & wanting
The easy loneliness of travelers,

I said good-bye in an airport & flew west.
It happened otherwise.
And where I’d held her close to me,
My skin felt raw, & flayed.

Descending, I looked down at light lacquering fields
Of pale vines, & small towns, each
With a water tower; then the shadows of wings;
Then nothing.

My only advice is not to go away.
Or, go away. Most

Of my decisions have been wrong.

When I wake, I lift cold water
To my face. I close my eyes.

A body wishes to be held, & held, & what
Can you do about that?

Because there are faces I might never see again,
There are two things I want to remember
About light, & what it does to us.

Her bright, green eyes at an airport—how they widened
As if in disbelief;
And my father opening the gate: a lit, & silent

City.

Soundtracks Make Amazing Mix Tapes 2

Where the Wild Things Are Soundtrack

Karen O is in a category of greatness all her own.

Soundtracks Make Amazing Mix Tapes 1

Yes, This is the New Moon soundtrack. Nerdy? Probably. Totally enjoyable? Heck yes!! This is on repeat during my workday these days. Sigh... no need to make a holiday mix. Here it is.

1. DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE – MEET ME ON THE EQUINOX
2. BAND OF SKULLS – FRIENDS
3. THOM YORKE – HEARING DAMAGE
4. LYKKE LI – POSSIBILITY
5. THE KILLERS – A WHITE DEMON LOVE SONG
6. ANYA MARINA – SATELLITE HEART
7. MUSE – I BELONG TO YOU (NEW MOON REMIX)
8. BON IVER & ST. VINCENT – ROSYLN
9. BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB – DONE ALL WRONG
10. HURRICANE BELLS – MONSTERS
11. SEA WOLF – THE VIOLET HOUR
12. OK GO – SHOOTING THE MOON
13. GRIZZLY BEAR WITH VICTORIA LEGRAND – SLOW LIFE
14. EDITORS – NO SOUND BUT THE WIND
15. ALEXANDRE DESPLAT – NEW MOON (THE MEADOW)

A little Look at the Backyard Bang Rail Jam: Portland

Thanks to Exit Real Word

Ben Moon Photography

I just found these photos while cleaning out my gmail account. Ben Moon's photography is crisp and vibrant. He took these photos of me in Washington Park, wearing clothes from Nau.

It's All in the Details

Richard Avedon in SF

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Hufnagel Cycles Cute New Caps

Jordan Hufnagel makes beautiful bikes. And now hats! These are sweet and cool at the same time. I may not have the cash for a shiny new bike, but $30 for a hat is a steal. http://www.hufnagelcycles.com/

Color: I Need Sunshine

Love, Kickstand

So my friend Eva has the sweetest style and she has just opened up shop at House of Vintage on SE Hawthorne. It's bound to be the bees knees.

The Pen Story on Vimeo

The PEN Story from PENStory on Vimeo.

I think this is fantastic. I happen to use a cannon digital elph, but it's not really about the ad part of the message for me. It's just a beautiful slice of life.

Billykirk Handcrafted Leather Goods

Billykirk from The Scout on Vimeo.

Hmn... it's nice to see people care about quality.

Home Sweet Home From My Dreams

Via Covenger + Kester and Wellplaid

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The 35 Manliest Mustaches of all Time

My opposition to the mustache is finally fading into disgruntled acceptance. Thank God the goatee isn't coming back. Pretty soon everyone will be wearing socks with sandals... but I digress. This link is awesome, just click on the blog title.

Sweet Images from James Mustico

James Mustico is super smart and creative. This is where he posts images. He is one to watch.

NYC

David Benedek on film, the internet, media and more

David Benedek Conversation Part Two from Souney Media on Vimeo.

Adorable

http://www.thestylishwanderer.blogspot.com/

Seth Neefus Makes Art Worth Loving

Shanty Town Installation

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Magical Gathering

Color of Nature

Roxy Chicken Jam Fashion review

Roxy's take on onhill fashion.

Blowing it

At least I'm not responsible for this.
I have been blowing it lately. No posting, no updating, no fun. I think I'm pouting because I don't consider my blog to be pretty, from an aesthetic, design layout type of perspective. I'm lacking the patience necessary to make it look lovely, which is sad. Either a talented, creative friend will take pity on me, or I will rally and motivate to figure this out, or my blog will keep its plain jane appearance. Either way, I vow to neglect it less and post more.

Hipster Olympics... still not old

I just re-discovered this little gem. Amazing.

Charlie the Unicorn

I heart Marc Jacobs. Fall 09

Diesel Fall 09

Doing the Dew at Northstar

Flower Power
Colin Langlois in drug rug Bonfire Hoody and Kevin Casillo in Grenade.

Go Cougars. Airblaster pant and Anon Goggles.

Hand made hoody. Local Tahoe company. Wish I remembered the name!

Man Mittens.

Utah Demo Deux

I loved the Tabloid graphic when I saw it. The bonus? Blue Montgomery's girlfriend posed for every photo in there.

Hmn... Salomon boards. The Gypsy is my new Fave.

Bonfire Blur jacket. Bad ass colorblocking and salvage fabric.

Purple and red are like two peas in a pod.

Snow Basin Demo, Utah

SIA Tradeshow Las Vegas

James has cool style. A Lost World Tee? Yes please.
Hand painted jacket.