Sunday, April 13, 2008

The old and the new

As I type, it is the calm before the storm. I'm enjoying some CO sunshine on the back porch of my and and uncle's house in D-town. The birds are chirping and the trees are budding. I'm packed and ready to head to Chile. I've made my list and checked it more than twice. If I've forgotten anything it must be an insubstantial item like toothpaste. Tomorrow the storm starts. I fly out at 3ish to Atlanta from whence I depart overnight to Santiago. From there the trip continues south for several more hours on a plane and finally a bus to end the trip approximately 28 hours after I left. That thought is a little overwhelming.

A couple good distractions have kept my mind from the upcoming marathon of travel. One is new and one is old.

The New: The Raconteurs just released a new album called Consolers of the Lonely. Jack White continues to be his versatile, eclectic musical self and the album has some good new songs. There are a few grating moments that I think will grow in appeal over time as good music often does. The i-pod is getting rested up for a marathon as well.

The Old: Star Wars Episodes V and VI were on the TV last night. It has been some time since I've had the pleasure of sitting down and watching them. Once again they proved to weather the test of time and leave me appreciating their greatness. Han Solo is still a badass, Luke still manages to make you like him despite is wining, Lando is still the smoothest operator around, Chewie still makes a great sidekick, and Leia's hair still rocks. Quality story and believable acting...what a novel combination.

Off I go to a land far, far away...

6 comments:

kungfuramone said...

Have fun down south, dude!

And yeah. Lando appreciation is something that only happens when you get a little older and realize what a complete space-PLAYER he is.

SuperJew said...

You're in South America right now...I'm so jealous!!!!

SuperJew said...

Or in route...but still jealous!!!

Soren said...

I don´t know how insubstantial toothpaste is, but either way I doubt that you have forgotten anything in your triple-checking. Have a great time! May the force be with you! oh oh... was that too cliche? Too late, I already said it :)

Marion said...

I just learned about Raconteurs! Very neat.

Rachel said...

i'm so jealous! never been to S. America - hope you're having/had a great time!