I spent six years of my life living with a partner – during that time we did things many people only dream of doing. When I look back, it was like I lived a lifetime of life in those years. Our time together ended over twenty years ago, though we are still in touch.
His father passed away last week. I felt more sad than I expected I would.
And I was suddenly sad all over again that David Bowie is not here anymore.
My friend wrote this of his father’s passing:
This morning my Father left his body
And is now Free
Just like that Bluebird.
Sometimes on the walks, the rides, I get to thinking how different my life is today – and – how I am also so grateful for the trip. Even the peace and loneliness and quiet.
Missing David Bowie, missing my friend and his family, missing my friends from back “home”, missing New York City – I posted this image and words below.
Photo of David Bowie by Nils Jorgensen/REX Shutterstock, for Rolling Stone Magazine, article “David Bowie Box Set Reveals Darker, Revamped ‘Beat of Your Drum’”
Love it, Holly! David Bowie gets one of my highest awards for something he expressed in an interview I watched years back. It stands as one of those wonderfully indelible life experiences expressed with no charge and full-on accuracy like a Heartfelt Silverback Hierophant instantly tattooing a just as wonderful memory inside.
“Religion and Heaven are for people who don’t want to go to Hell. Spirituality is for those of us who have already been there.” ~ David Bowie
He is the Heartfelt Silverback Hierophant of the highest order. A big teacher in my life for sure. Even after his passing. Yesterday, Blackstar arrived in the mail – I haven’t bought a physical cd in ages – and I felt rich excitement placing the cd in the player and listening on a big stereo while sharing dinner with Paul. Anticipation! Oh! it’s a weird and spooky album, not one to listen to everyday – but deep and rich and surprising for sure.
And now – I must practice my guitar and do my vocal exercises! It is oh so much easier to do when feeling inspired by the best!
holly troy ~ sacred folly 
Love it, Holly! David Bowie gets one of my highest awards for something he expressed in an interview I watched years back. It stands as one of those wonderfully indelible life experiences expressed with no charge and full-on accuracy like a Heartfelt Silverback Hierophant instantly tattooing a just as wonderful memory inside.
“Religion and Heaven are for people who don’t want to go to Hell. Spirituality is for those of us who have already been there.” ~ David Bowie
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Oh this is so perfect! Truth.
He is the Heartfelt Silverback Hierophant of the highest order. A big teacher in my life for sure. Even after his passing. Yesterday, Blackstar arrived in the mail – I haven’t bought a physical cd in ages – and I felt rich excitement placing the cd in the player and listening on a big stereo while sharing dinner with Paul. Anticipation! Oh! it’s a weird and spooky album, not one to listen to everyday – but deep and rich and surprising for sure.
And now – I must practice my guitar and do my vocal exercises! It is oh so much easier to do when feeling inspired by the best!
❤ HT
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❤ That!
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