08.23.07
Dreams and more
It’s hard to believe that it’s been so long since I’ve written anything. A friend commented on a post from back in March. That inspired me to write this tonight. I actually forgot about it, that’s how crazy things have been. At least I’ve been writing in my journal every day. I even managed to write a song the other day, and though it wasn’t great, at least I wrote it. I had a dream the other night about getting ready for a gig with X, who is gone - maybe to another life by now. I wonder how long before you jump into another go around. Anyway, we had everything set-up, so I went off to find a quiet place to tune-up and warm-up with my lap dulcimer. I found an empty dining room and started playing an old traditional song, “The Water is Wide.” As I was playing it, I realized that I had never played it on dulcimer before and really liked how it sounded. I usually play guitar and like that version very much, but this was even better with beautiful harmonies. Now I am working it out on dulcimer for future shows. I’ve never had a dream that gave me inspiration for music before this, or at least I haven’t noticed. I have been dreaming tons lately. I think it may have something to do with the medication I’m taking. I’m certainly not complaining. I love remembering my dreams and writing them down. A couple of years ago, I read quite a few dream books. They were all encouraged about writing down dreams as soon as you wake up. I’ve found that it helps me remember them longer, helps me remember more about them as I write and seems to help me continue to be able to remember them as the days go on. I still go through phases of not remembering, but usually remember at least little snippets. It makes it hard to get out of bed in the morning, though. I just want to stay in bed and dream all morning. No chance of that actually happening these days. Grandsweetie’s been home most of the summer. Between work, taking care of her, housework and chores, and doing all the gigs we’ve been getting it’s a wonder I can still stand. So much for getting lots of rest to cure the Graves. School starts in a few weeks. That will help a lot. I’ll also get more work at that time which, though it will keep me a little busier, will relieve the stress around money. Meanwhile, we are entering the big birthday marathon. First comes my birthday on Wednesday, followed by FyreGoddess on Friday, then my youngest son, RC2, on Saturday. Whew! It makes my head spin just thinking about it. Hopefully, I can get back on track in so many ways toward the middle of September. Look for more then.