Solitude
Sometimes a work of art effects me so profoundly I actually physically feel it, deep in my chest. As if there's something behind my ribcage that is growing; it's not painful, not even uncomfortable, but it makes me walk around in a daze for a few hours. It's one of the most wonderful feelings I know.
Craig Thompson's Blankets, which I've just read in one unplanned session after a coworker loaned it to me, gives me that feeling.
The power just turned off for a second due to a thunderstorm outside. It's late and I should sleep, but I'm tempted to go for a short walk.
Craig Thompson's Blankets, which I've just read in one unplanned session after a coworker loaned it to me, gives me that feeling.
The power just turned off for a second due to a thunderstorm outside. It's late and I should sleep, but I'm tempted to go for a short walk.
I love and miss that feeling. I need to feel inspired again. By anything.
Posted by
Lady K! : |
11:04 AM
I hadn't realised how much I missed that feeling until I spent about fifteen minutes staring into space with the completed Blankets sitting in my lap. I'd recommend it, of course, but I don't actually know if you'll get out of it what I did.
This is a pretty good overview of it, although if you're planning to actually check it out don't read the interview yet, it's good but has some spoilers.
Posted by
Ian |
11:38 AM
Sounds interesting.... I may have to check that out some time
Posted by
Lady K! : |
12:25 PM
You may even be able to find it in your local library.
Posted by
Ian |
1:42 PM
library? what's that?
Posted by
Lady K! : |
3:56 PM
It's kind of like Netflicks for books, only you don't have to pay a membership fee and they have a lot of stuff just in stock. It's pretty cool. I worked in one for five years in high school, so I'm a fan.
Posted by
Ian |
4:14 PM
so they'll just send it to my house and when I'm done, I can send it back in a self-addressed stamped envlope? SWEET.
Posted by
Lady K! : |
5:15 PM
I said kind of. You actually have to go to a building and pick it, but like I said it's 100% free.
Posted by
Ian |
7:17 PM