Sinatra is playing in another room, "I Have Dreamed". It is cool, today -- but perfectly bright. The trees are swaying slow, leaves glimmering in the sunshine. Lightly into August, and things are smooth and gentle as a smile.
I am under a crystal blue sky.
Momentum has kept me out and about for a bit -- not much computer time. On days like these, however, it's better to be in the landscape anyway. I have definitely sold myself on buying a laptop computer the next time I upgrade. I'm hooked on Net access -- but don't want to be tethered in one room all the time. When I get the funds it's going to be a Titanium Powerbook with Airport for me.
On the other hand, on the list of "Things That Can Keep Me Inside On Days Like These" is a video game that I got a week or so ago. I have been completely hooked by Final Fantasy X for the Playstation 2. It is an amazingly rich and beautifully rendered game -- some of the scenes are almost photo-realistic...in a surealistic way. I've never played a Final Fantasy game before but if the previous games are anything like number 10 then I can easily see why they've become so popular.
And movies. A couple of month ago I pre-ordered The Fellowship of the Rings dvd. I'm looking forward to getting that. I saw the movie back when it came out and loved it. The Lord of the Rings has always been a major favorite of mine. I read the books for the first time when I was in grade school. Seeing the scenes and characters come to life on the screen is a very cool experience.
Ah, and anyway (and before I totally geek-out): welcome to August (a bit belatedly). Here's to more of these perfect crystal hours...
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