tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672013373020085991.post2102334309142892499..comments2023-09-13T02:47:23.471-07:00Comments on Cowboys and Bohemians: 'The Importance of Art to the Eternal Soul'Bohemian Cowboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17106578522099021236noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672013373020085991.post-16178204528867457632010-12-10T09:53:52.582-08:002010-12-10T09:53:52.582-08:00We all share in the state of being human. Of knowi...We all share in the state of being human. Of knowing our fate even as we start our journey in life. Theatre is a way to share bits and pieces of our emotional life with others. To relate to our own and others experiences and see it acted out in a concrete forum. Our intellects are tied closely to our emotions, informing our decisions, influencing our tastes. One thing I've noticed is that as age comes upon us, for many people, tolerance for frustration and difficult circumstances decreases and we do not want to deal with difficult problems the way we may have in our youth. A difficult person is avoided. Uncomfortable circumstances are circumvented. This is done through experience. I figured out a long time ago that certain battles, situations and problems were worth avoiding at all costs. I used to take on all challenges head on. I was constantly swimming up stream. But I’ve come to realize many challenges are not worth the effort. Writing, on the other hand has become easier for me, and is similar to the dream state. At times I simply feel like I'm writing down what I'm seeing composed in my head and have very little to do with it, except giving it a nudge here and a nudge there. Creativity can be changed by drugs, but not exclusively. I think depression and emotional exhaustion can be crippling, and can come upon you like a wave. The trick is to recognize the symptoms as they build and to head off the “event” with some sort of intervention.Chuckhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17782141434809753377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672013373020085991.post-22796145260742005982010-12-10T07:59:15.655-08:002010-12-10T07:59:15.655-08:00I enjoyed those sharp bits of humor coming through...I enjoyed those sharp bits of humor coming through. Life is a tumbleweed; keep it rolling.kanyonland King 2.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09889895547932287411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672013373020085991.post-17977084256800959062010-12-09T15:19:16.786-08:002010-12-09T15:19:16.786-08:00I think you are blogging well, son, I really enjoy...I think you are blogging well, son, I really enjoy it when you begin to blog. I think of it as a good sign. Remember our date tomorrow at the park with chairs. Doc is anticipating your visit as you can tell. Be prepared to talk about Charley Foster.Gerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00771917880182186281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672013373020085991.post-44101078255536987972010-12-09T14:54:12.415-08:002010-12-09T14:54:12.415-08:00Raymond, I just posted Doc's comment under my ...Raymond, I just posted Doc's comment under my google account, so keep that in mind. Sorry.Gerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00771917880182186281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-672013373020085991.post-9528578000838657642010-12-09T14:53:00.318-08:002010-12-09T14:53:00.318-08:00Hey, Ray, I hope you don't feel like the lone ...Hey, Ray, I hope you don't feel like the lone ranger out there, your mother agreed to actually read this blog entry to me and told me if I made any deurrogatory or sarcastic comments I probably would not be able to sit for two weeks, because I would have to have a footanalectomy, do I have to explain that? I liked the part that you said about going back home again, Boulder or wherever that is. Was it Thomas Wolfe who said you can never go home again. And if you go looking for love, you will never find it. You will find sex, lust, whatever, which considering is a pretty damn good alternative. Love will kick you right in the butt. So be careful about who you turn your back on. Looking forward to you coming over to see where your mom's office is. She had to wash the rugs today and she badrapped me about my moldy stinky bathroom. My aim at night when it is dark is not that good. So you have that to look forward to.Gerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00771917880182186281noreply@blogger.com