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February 2009 
Are blue whales really blue?
Posted on Oct 4th, 2008
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Kaius Maximus
Kaius Maximus
A few years ago, someone asked me if I had to go to prison for one year, and I could only bring three things, what would they be. After much deliberation, I came down to:
1. A pen
2. A ream of paper
3. my bed
This is of course, assuming I could bring both my cats with me as a given. And I could call my mother every day.
But I was rethinking things lately, and came up with:
1. my computer
2. a netflix subscription
3. my iphone
Geeze. What a confession. Can I still bring my bed?
Then I thought, wouldn't it be cool if there was a Bookflix? I mean, there's so many books I want to read, and to have them all sent to my door for a monthly subscription would be like heaven.
But then, I guess there's wear and tear, and shipping, and ok, it's not such a great idea.
I know, I know, there already is a Bookflix. It's called, the Library. But is it me or does the library just seem so high pressure? I mean, I LOVE libraries. I wrote a novel about one. But there's due dates, and late fees, and time in the car to get there. I adore University libraries. Public libraries kinda make me feel like I could get in trouble for sneezing.
So, today I was thinking, well, if I did ever have to sit in one room for a year, what would I want to do when I got out?
I like that question a LOT better. It really focused me on bliss. And the list that came out of it made me happy just thinking of the possibilities:
1. See an East Coast autumn (will do Oct 16th!)
2. See the aurora borealis
3. Visit the pyramids on Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands
4. See a blue whale.
5. Have a child, maybe a few
6. Sail the Greek islands reading the Odyssey.
7. visit Ireland and see if I can find kin
8. send my friend Jack to Ireland so he can be happy
9. Take a trip with Heather
10. read the complete works of Shakespeare
11. Kiss a first edition copy of my published novel
12. Make love on a sailboat
13. Teach writing workshops in pretty places
14. love a horse again
15. listen to a choir of children sing Christmas songs
I guess there should be something of a man in there.... but then, I have to keep some things secret, don't I?
I really hope to spend my life helping people, helping the planet. Sometimes I get overwhelmed, wishing i could do more.
It was sad that Paul Newman died this year, but what an inspiration! He did so much good for people. Whoever said acting wasn't noble? How beautiful to be in a position to help so effectively. He inspires me.
I'm happy to say I will see my first East Coast autumn in a few weeks. As a scorpio, I am a child of autumn. It's my season. I sure am sad to see summer go, but I'm looking forward to the hues, the chill, and the light.
Keep checking back. One day, I will let you know if a blue whale is really blue.
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You said ”
I guess there should be something of a man in there…. but then, I have to keep some things secret, don't I?” and I thought wasn't that covered by ” Make love on a sailboat” then I thought, well no stupid :)
Living on a sailboat is great! I spent the summer of my 18th year before going into the Army living on a sailboat….Can't keep a horse on one (well you could but it would need to be a bit one)