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Author Archives: Gabriel Lawson
New Hampshire
New Hampshire was great. I got the pleasure of meeting some great people, Andy and Christine and their 3 kids, made a quick trip to Boston to meet Fenway (the press box is really an awesome view), and had a great hike in the NH woods. I also learned I am really good at tickling kids and playing like a camel. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
Million Dollar Wreck
La Marque, Texas: DRIVING FAIL. The driver of this $1,000,000 Bugatti drove his ride into a river because of what he described as “low flying pelicans and a dropped cell phone.”
Hate it when that happens.
Lesson Learned: This goes to show that the combination of pelicans and cell phones only result in disaster.
Stanford Fools
Really guys?? I mean, i am all for being a fan of your team and all, but really?? Because you all look like fools. I am just sayin…
Overcast @ Highbridge
M and I at Highbridge. November 2009. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
Song of the Day
Ben Folds – 'Not the Same' – It's fantastic. Check it.
Caffeine, instruments, music, et al.
I used to think that caffeine didn’t have an effect on me. However, i am beginning to think that it does all of a sudden – hence why i am awake at this hour.
One of the most awesome, yet underrated, instruments is the Lap Steel Guitar. Me and M went to see The Decemberists here in Lexington, and they utilized the aforementioned instrument to perfection. It’s one of those instruments that can make a good song a truly great song. It adds an element of emotion and depth to a song that a lot of instruments just can’t do. I’ve always thought this of the cello, harmonica, and Hammond B-3 organ as well. By the by, the Decemberists were incredible this time around. They did the entire Hazards of Love set, without stopping. It was truly amazing. I had seen them once before, on their last tour in Louisville, and that was awesome. This one, however, was fantastic. I recommend it. It’s been quite a year, it’ll be interesting to see how it wraps up. I am sure it’ll be better going out than it was coming in… Other music that i have been listening to quite a bit, other than the Decemberists, is Neko Case…a fantastic vocalist whose songs are deep and layered and almost mysterious, yet fun. Lupe Fiasco, my favorite rap artist right now. Here’s a great lyric From ‘Hip hop Saved My Life’: “He turns down the beat writers’ block impedes, crying from the next room a baby in need, of some pampers and some food and a place to sleep, that plus a black Cadillac in D’s is what pushes him to be a great MC.” He’s the best on the stage right now, arguably. Katie Herzig – a great singer/songwriter – “I want to feel your hands, i want to feel your fire burnin from where i stand…” David Gray – British singer/songwriter – brilliant – “I’m the bottom line of the joke, i am ecstasy spilling like bright egg yolk, I’m the thoughts you’re too ashamed to ever share, i am the smell of it you’re trying to wash out of your hair…” from the song ‘Nemesis’ – really deep and fascinating. A Fine Frenzy – Good band, front woman Allison, has a beautiful voice – “is there a chance you’ll change your mind? Or are we ashes and wine?” From the song Ashes and Wine. Great song. And finally Modest Mouse – great band, different, rocking, fantastic: “The truth had stopped and the skyline rose Exchanging comfort for more fashionable clothes. I’d left the hills at this point in time To run on treadmills in a perfect line” from the sweet song Guilty Cocker Spaniels. This is just to name a few… I think the caffeine finally wore off.Thoughts on the Atlantic
The rain and thunder rolled across the Floridian Atlantic coast today. The lightening bolts flashed out of the sky like electric javelins that at once appeared, then disappeared into the stirring ocean. And as i was sitting on my balcony while the rain was coming down in waves, i realized how beautiful life really is. I realized, as the lightening flashed across the sky and the horizon, that i have such a peace. And as the hot air and the cold air clashed in the sky above, making the thunder that would shake the building, i was amazed that everything has really worked out for the good (Rom 8:28).
People will always make choices. And those choices, many times, will be hurtful, confusing, and frustrating. They will not make sense. What can you do about it? You can keep living. You can trust that Yahweh does have you in his hand. You can keep making choices, keep moving forward with Him. Don’t let what others do affect what you know to do. Don’t give power to the choices others make.
It is then, after a period of time, when you will see that he does work things out, that he does see the big picture, that he will give you the desires of your heart (Ps. 37:4). You will see that he can make the situation better than you ever imagined. I have realized this this year.
So, i’ll be here in Cocoa Beach for another 5 days – and then off to Charleston! It’ll be a great week. Here’s a few shots from what we have done.
From Georgia to Florida
Me and my flight (FALCONS) at Andersonville National Cemetary
Victory, Not Loot
This is a new venue for me to post my goings-on,* thoughts, musings, etc. I have an old one that has been around for years (www.xanga.com/gabe1983), but i figured it was time to move on. So here i am.